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34-495: Designed by Pierre Terblanche as an evolution to his previous design, the Cagiva Gran Canyon , the original Multistrada drew mixed reviews for its unconventional aesthetics. The word Multistrada is Italian for "many roads". Motor Cycle News described the original Multistrada 1000 as "a truly versatile motorcycle", but let down by "a smallish tank and limited performance". Motorcycle Consumer News categorised

68-404: A 1,000 cc engine , but a smaller 620 cc version was introduced in 2005. The 2003 model Multistrada received most of its criticisms because of its seat, described as "a vinyl covered sheet of plywood" by Motorcyclist magazine, and windscreen that caused undue buffeting. In 2005, the 1000DS Multistrada received an improved side stand (the 2003–2004 side stand was too short and made

102-569: A Multistrada instead of the "Enduro" one, a mode recommended for circuit riding. the new Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 electronic suspension, the approved Akrapovic titanium and carbon silencer, the forged aluminum rims and various carbon racing details such as the mudguard and front part to lighten the bike. Also in 2022, the V4 version is presented a Rally version dedicated to travel, with semi-active suspension with increased travel to 200 mm, Power Mode dedicated to off-road use, Auto function levelling, which guarantees

136-459: A Sachs rear shock. In order to make the S-model more appealing, it was fitted with fully adjustable Ohlin's suspension front and rear. Ducati also claimed to have improved fuel gauge accuracy, improved vibration isolated handlebars were introduced to reduce rider fatigue. A closed loop fuel injection system replaced the open loop FI system on the 1,000 cc models and the characteristic dry clutch

170-619: A constant set-up as the rider, passenger and luggage configuration changes and a new 30-litre aluminum tank. The Ducati Multistrada V2 replaced the Multistrada 950 for the 2022 model year. It has a 937 cc V-twin engine, and weighs as little as 489 pounds (222 kg), less than its predecessor. Pierre Terblanche Pierre Terblanche is a South African motorcycle designer born on 6 November 1956 in Uitenhage , Eastern Cape . He started his career in advertising but felt

204-842: A designer and not a manager. Subsequently, Pierre Terblanche worked for Piaggio on the Moto Guzzi and other brands, along with former colleague Miguel Angel Galluzzi , who designed the Ducati Monster. Terblanche left Piaggio to join Norton Motorcycle Company in January 2011. In early 2013, it was announced that Terblanche had joined Confederate Motors in Alabama, United States, as head of product development, and in August 2014 his first Confederate design,

238-454: A more classic spring return of the valves. The V4 Granturismo engine adopts deactivation of the rear bank at idle so that there is no combustion in the cylinders, reducing consumption and improving thermal comfort thanks to lower temperatures. The frame was also revolutionized: from the steel tube trellis to the aluminum monocoque. As already seen on the previous Enduro and 950 models, the double sided swingarm and 19" front wheel are adopted across

272-708: A number of manufacturers. Until 2007, fork production was based in Italy (apart from the entry level OEM parts, which are produced by the Taiwanese SR Suntour in Taiwan). Since 2008, all forks have been made in Taiwan. *Notable models Marzocchi Monster Triple (1999–2005) Marzocchi Super Monster Triple (2003–2005) Marzocchi Shiver (2001–2005) Marzocchi Z1 (1996) Marzocchi RAC (2001) Marzocchi 66RC (2005) This Italian corporation or company article

306-431: A rear disk and two 300 mm front disks with floating callipers operated by a new front master cylinder. The 620 has an APTC wet clutch . According to Ducati, the wet clutch reduces lever operating effort, ensuring gradual engagement, and incorporates a racing derived "slipper" device to reduce the tendency for the rear wheel to lock up or chatter during aggressive downshifting. The first version to be sold in 2003 had

340-608: A sharp decline, the Marzocchi brothers thought of diversifying production, taking up a gear pump project already started within Ducati during the Second World War . In 1961, the Marzocchi brothers became convinced that it was necessary to diversify production. The growth of the two production sectors therefore led to the establishment of two distinct companies: Marzocchi Pompe S.r.l. and Marzocchi S.p.A. The first dealt with

374-409: A single-sided swingarm, with a Showa fully adjustable rear shock coupled with a rising rate, height-adjustable suspension system at the rear. Brembo "Serie Oro" four piston brake callipers are used in the front and rear disc brakes . Front 320 mm discs, single 245 mm rear disc, and steel-braided brake lines are used throughout. The discs are now mounted directly to oversized hubs, eliminating

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408-470: A timer switch for the lights (the lights come on with the ignition and have no off switch) that shuts them off after 60 seconds if the engine has not been started, helping to increase battery life. The factory fitted immobiliser, for better security, remained standard, as it was since 2003 with the model's release. The 1100s model was fitted with Ohlins suspension. A new model called the Multistrada 1200

442-416: Is not included on the 620 models (although the locking version can be retrofitted if desired). The frame is as big as the Multistrada 1000 DS frame, but is different at the rear, where the single sided swing arm has been replaced by a double sided swing arm. Suspension features Marzocchi 43 mm upside down front forks and a Sachs rear monoshock with adjustable preload and rebound. The braking system has

476-582: Is still in the hands of the Marzocchi Family and produces gear pumps and motors in Bologna. In the 4th quarter of 2015 the motorcycle suspensions assets and the historic Zola Pedrosa plant was acquired by the Italian company VRM Group which continues to produce suspensions in Italy. The two brothers Stefano and Guglielmo Marzocchi (former Ducati employees) founded Marzocchi in 1949 which started

510-573: The Qianjiang Motorcycle group) for the construction of a second production plant in the Chinese province of Zheijang, south of Shanghai, to provide the suspensions for the domestic market and Chinese customers. Up until the 1980s, Marzocchi were original equipment manufacturers ('OEM') for a number of Italian motorcycle marques including Moto Morini and Ducati , their oil shock absorbers also being OEM for Triumph Motorcycles in

544-520: The 2022 model year, the Pikes Peak trim level returns, which is now clearly different from the rest of the range: the sporty characterization of the model includes the new single-sided swingarm (unpublished on the V4) and the 17" front wheel, combined with specific geometries for wheelbase, trail, steering head rake, raised footrests and narrower handlebars, and the "Race" configuration is making its debut on

578-621: The 80s the collaboration with manufacturers of large-engined road motorcycles such as BMW Motorrad , Moto Guzzi , Ducati expanded and Marzocchi established itself as a leader in Europe in the production of suspensions. In the 1990s, the market diversified further. In the United States the sport of mountain biking begins to spread even at a competitive level and Marzocchi has the happy intuition of starting to produce bicycle forks that combine high technology with high performance. In 2008

612-462: The CEO of the company. American company Fox Factory acquired only assets of Marzocchi's mountain bike product lines. In recent years Marzocchi Motor has become a supplier of forks for numerous motorcycle manufacturers to pass a turnover of 8 million euros in 2016 to a turnover of 32 million euros in 2021. In January 2022 an agreement was signed with Zhejiang Mazhuoke Machinery Manufacturing (part of

646-727: The Multistrada as an "Open Standard" . The Multistrada 1000DS was released in 2003. There were two basic Ducati Multistrada models in 2005, the 1000DS and the 620. There was also the 620 Dark entry model. For 2007, there were Multistrada 1100 and 1100S models. The 2005 Ducati Multistrada 1000DS has a 992 cc air cooled 90° V-twin engine with a 40 degree included valve angle, based on Ducati's existing engines, with twin-spark plug heads, pressure fed plain camshaft bearings, redesigned crankshaft , higher oil pressure and volume, and new alloy clutch basket, drive and driven plates. The 2006 1000DS uses Ducati's signature trellis frame with fully adjustable 165 mm travel Showa forks up front, and

680-606: The X132 Hellcat Speedster, was shown. In late 2014, Terblanche left Confederate to join Royal Enfield in India. After working for 20 months at Royal Enfield, Terblanche resigned from his post on 2 August 2016 for reasons unknown. At the 2019 EICMA show, carbon fiber wheel manufacturer Blackstone (BST) unveiled the hyperTEK. The motorcycle is the first in-house electric motorcycle; Terblanche, who designed

714-456: The bike prone to accidental tip-over), redesigned seats with softer padding and less angular shapes, improved mirrors with longer stems for better visibility and the optional touring screen from the 2003–2004 model year became standard. 2005 also saw the introduction of the 1000DS S model that came with Öhlins suspension, black wheels and carbon fiber belt covers and front fender. The S-model also came with an aluminum oversized handlebar that

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748-420: The company was acquired by American automotive parts manufacturer Tenneco . Until 2007, Marzocchi manufactured the mountain bike suspension forks in Italy. Since December 2015 Marzocchi brand was taken over by the Italian company VRM Group together with the historic Zola Pedrosa plant with the birth of the subsidiary Marzocchi Motor and the reinstatement of 70 employees for production. Florenzo Vanzetto become

782-500: The design and production of hydraulic pumps , the second with motorcycle suspensions After 1965, the second generation of Marzocchi entered the scene. Adriano, son of Stefano and Paolo, son of Guglielmo. For Marzocchi Sospensioni, the products were aimed at the high-end of the market: motocross and large-engined bikes. The company decision to focus on sports with the aim of product development proved successful. Marzocchi champions have dominated motorcycle circuits throughout Europe. In

816-418: The disc carriers. The wet weight is 504–505 lb (229–229 kg). Entry level Multistradas feature a number of individual components, like the double sided "Monster" style swing arm, the integrated die cast front and rear footrests, and the three spoke alloy wheels. The cheapest Multistrada is the 620 Dark, with its matt black colour scheme and single 320 mm front disk. There are also parts that look

850-461: The entire range. On the V4 the suspension is fully adjustable Marzocchi mechanicals, while the V4 S is equipped with Ducati Skyhook semi-active Suspension Evolution with auto-leveling function for automatic height adjustment from the ground. An absolute first is the ARAS system featuring front and rear radar, through which it is possible to implement adaptive cruise control and blind spot detection. With

884-477: The intake and exhaust valves can vary the timing. There is a later update with a new engine, the 1262 cc Testastretta 11° DVT that was used to power the Diavel . The 2021 range brings the fourth generation to its debut, featuring important innovations. The most obvious concerns the new 1158 cm³ and 170 HP at 10,500 rpm V4 Granturismo engine: it is a four-cylinder that abandons the historic desmodromic distribution for

918-743: The latter stages of their production at the Meriden plant. Their later 'Strada' model introduced a degree of air suspension to motorcycling and, like the oil shocks, were available as aftermarket fittings for a large number of models. Strada units were OEM for Triumph's T140LE Royal Wedding and TSS models. A big advantage of the Marzocchi shock was its ability to be rebuilt, seal kits and service manuals being readily available. Meriden also experimented with using Marzocchi front forks which were also used on some Italian models. Meriden however closed down before any such forks reached production models. Marzocchi shocks, albeit of more modern design, are still OEM for

952-404: The motorcycle, stated that the hyperTEK is 'the best work I have ever done.' Terblanche designed the following motorcycles: Marzocchi Marzocchi is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1949 by brothers Stefano and Guglielmo Marzocchi. The company profile doesn't include hydraulic industrial pumps anymore but only suspension components for motorcycles and bicycles . The Marzocchi Pompe

986-402: The need to move into the design world. After moving to Germany and working with Volkswagen design, he worked at Cagiva 's research center at San Marino under the direction of Massimo Tamburini . When Cagiva decided to sell Ducati to US-based Texas Pacific Group , Pierre Terblanche chose to follow Ducati. In December 2007, he left Ducati to pursue other interests, believing that he should be

1020-615: The production of suspensions for large-engined motorcycles in the cellar of their home in Via Zannoni, in Bologna . In 1953 production had reached 200 pieces a day, the workers had become 25 and the basement in via Zannoni had become insufficient. We then begin to plan for a necessary expansion. In 1957 the company was transferred to a more suitable "shed" in Casalecchio di Reno . In the mid-1950s, when motorcycle production suffered

1054-403: The same, but aren't, like the fuel tank which although of identical size as the 1000s, due to design simplification will only hold 15 liters until the bike is ridden a short distance and refilled, to full 20 liter capacity and the simpler instrument panel without on-board computer functions. All body panels are identical to those of the 1000, and 1100: except the locking right front glove box which

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1088-535: Was presented at 2009 EICMA in Milan. It includes throttle by wire , a detuned version of the 1,200 cc liquid-cooled engine from the Ducati 1198 sportbike, and optional electronically adjustable suspension. With the third generation of Multistrada, Ducati focused particularly on the engine mechanics which includes a Testastretta DVT with 160 HP and 136 Nm of torque. It is equipped with Double Variable Timing - both

1122-417: Was replaced with a conventional wet-clutch. Ducati also increased the valve adjust interval from 6,000 to 7,000 miles (9,700 to 11,300 km) for a claimed 50% reduction in maintenance costs. In 2008, the bike received minor tweaks to the decals changing to a font that closer resembles the graphics on the Ducati 1098 . The closed loop FI systems also got some fine tuning to make it more refined. It also got

1156-469: Was said to reduce vibration and improve handling. In 2007, the 1,000 cc engine was replaced with a 1,100 cc engine that was claimed to produce an extra 5 ft⋅lbf (6.8 N⋅m) of torque and the 620 model was dropped. Both the S and standard models came with black wheels but the suspension on the standard model was changed from the Showa components of previous years to a Marzocchi front fork and

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