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also easier to maneuver at low
speeds. Here is where another
electronic game can be played,
that of the now separately ad-
justable suspension.
We'll focus only on the S
model here, as that is all I rode
in Spain. The S gains the lat-
est generation Ducati Skyhook
suspension for the Marzocchi
fork and shock, with four differ
-
ent modes available in Dynamic,
Comfort, Off-Road and Low
Grip (Rain). Whereas before the
suspension was linked to your
individual riding mode, they
can now be altered separately,
regardless of your mode.
The new motor is paired to a
completely new chassis in the
aluminum monocoque main
frame, mated to a new steel
trellis subframe. Weight saving
was the name of the game here,
as well as increased cornering
agility. Combined with the motor
lightening, the V2 Multi weighs
a claimed 40 pounds less than
the old 950. That's a substan
-
tial weight reduction in an age
where a five- to 10-pound drop
is noticeable, let alone 40 pounds.
This has made the Mul-
tistrada a more agile and
sporty proposition for when
the road gets twisty, but
Revised ergos have
allowed the rider
a little less of an
acute knee angle, so
you'll get more blood
flow and be more
comfortable over
longer rides.
