Ducati Multistrada 950
The Ducati Multistrada 950 has a top speed of 220 km/h (estimated), produces 113 hp and weighs 215 kg. Motoryk rates it 8.5/10.
ืืืงืืื ืืืืืืกืืจืืื 950 ืืืฆืื ืืฉื ืช 2017 ืื ืงืืืช ืื ืืกื ื ืืืฉื ืืงืื ืืืชืจ ืืืฉืคืืช ืืืืื ืืืจืคืชืงืืืช ืืืืืืกืืจืืื, ืืืืฉืืช ืืชืืช ืืกืคืื ืช ืืืื Multistrada 1200/1260. ืืื ืืืคืขื ืขื ืืื ืื ืืข Testastretta ืืืืืื 937 ืกื"ืง ืืงืืื ืขืืืื ืืฉืืขืืชื ืืฉื ืช 2019 ืขื ืชืืกืคืช ืฉื ABS ืืคืื ื ืืืงืจืช ืืฉืืื, ืืฉืื ืืฉื ืช 2021 ืขื ืืจืกืช 950 S ืืชืืงื ืช ืืืืืืช ืืืืืื ืืืืืจืื ืืืืงืืจืื ืืงื ืืขืืืื ืช. ืืื ืืชืืื ืืื ืฉืืื ืืฆืืข ืืืง ื ืืืจ ืืืืืืืช Multistrada ืืืืืจ ืืืฉืงื ื ืืืืื ืืืชืจ, ืืคืื ื ืืืืืื ืจืื ืืืชืจ ืฉื ืจืืืืื.
113 hp
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96 Nm
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215 kg
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220 km/h (estimated)
ืืืืจืืช ืืจืืืช
5.5โ6.5 L/100km (approximately 15โ18 km/L real-world average)
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๐ง Service Schedule & Parts
Affiliate ยท we may earn| Service item | Every | Typical cost | Parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ข๏ธ Engine oil + oil filter | 15,000 km / 9,500 mi or 12 mo | $60-100 | ๐ข๏ธ Buy โ โ๏ธ Buy โ |
| ๐ฌ๏ธ Air filter | 15,000 km / 9,500 mi | โ | ๐ฌ๏ธ Buy โ |
| โก Spark plugs | 30,000 km / 18,500 mi | โ | โก Buy โ |
| ๐ง Valve clearance check | 30,000 km / 18,500 mi | $300-600 | |
| ๐ Chain & sprockets | 20000-35000 km (replace) | $150-300 | ๐ Buy โ |
| ๐ Brake pads | 15000-25000 km | $40-80 | ๐ Buy โ |
| ๐ง Brake fluid | 24,000 km / 15,000 mi or 2 yr | โ | |
| ๐ง Coolant | 30,000 km / 18,500 mi | โ | |
| ๐ Tires | 10000-18000 km | $250-450 | ๐ Buy โ |
| ๐ฉ Major service | 30,000 km / 18,500 mi | $400-800 |
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Desmo Service Costs
The Multistrada 950 requires Desmodromic valve service every 15,000 miles, which can cost $600โ$1,200 at a dealership. Budget for this when buying used, as skipped services are common and can lead to engine wear.
Strong Resale Value
The 950 holds its value well compared to Japanese adventure bikes, typically retaining 70โ80% of its value after two years. Its Ducati badge and relatively low production numbers keep demand steady on the used market.
Electrical Gremlins Watch
Some owners report issues with the throttle-by-wire system and occasional dashboard glitches, particularly on pre-2019 models. A pre-purchase inspection checking for fault codes with a Ducati diagnostic tool is strongly recommended.
ืืืจืืช ืืืคืจืืื ืืคื ืฉื ื
ืืืฆื ื- Testastretta L-twin 937 ืกื"ืง, ABS ืืคืื ื, ืืงืจืช ืืฉืืื, ืืจืืขื ืืฆืื ืจืืืื, ืืกืืจืช ืกืืจื ืคืืื.
ืื ืืข ืชืืื Euro 5 ืืขืืืื, ืืจืืื ืืืื ืืชืืงื ืช, ืืื ืืืืื ืื TFT ืืืฉ, ืืืืืช ืืืงืืจืื ืืงื ืืฉืืคืจืช, ืขืืฆืื ืืืฃ ืจืขื ื.
ืกืงืืจืช ืงืื ื ืืฉืืืฉืช
"Italy's most practical adventure bike rewards buyers who do their homework."
$8,500-$13,500 usedThe 950 is essentially a detuned 1200 with better manners, and that's not a bad thing. The 113hp V-twin pulls hard from low revs, the ergonomics are genuinely all-day comfortable, and it handles better than anything this tall has any right to. Find a good one and you'll understand why Ducati owners get that look in their eyes. Check the service history obsessively โ these need valve checks every 15,000 miles and dealerships charge serious money for it. The Testastretta engine is bulletproof if maintained, but neglected examples will haunt your wallet. Avoid any bike without a full paper trail. Electronics are the real selling point over older Multistradas. Cornering ABS and traction control work seamlessly, and the riding modes actually change the character meaningfully. Budget for suspension setup if you're buying pre-2019 โ the non-Skyhook units need professional attention to shine. Used prices are strong because demand stays high, so don't expect a bargain, but you will get your money's worth.
Top 10 Accessories
Curated picks for the Ducati Multistrada 950 โ owned, ridden, recommended.
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๐ฅ 1 CRITICALAsk for service records, due every 15k miles
Hard starting, stalling, or hesitation under load
Uneven idle, surging at low RPM in traffic
Fluid near left engine case, spongy clutch feel
โ ืจืฉืืืช ืืืืงื ืืคื ื ืืจืืืฉื
Reliable if maintained, expensive when neglected
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are common problems with the Ducati Multistrada 950? +
Desmodromic valve service overdue: Ask for service records, due every 15k miles (serious) | Fuel pump failure or weak pressure: Hard starting, stalling, or hesitation under load (moderate) | Throttle body sync issues causing rough idle: Uneven idle, surging at low RPM in traffic (minor)
Is the Ducati Multistrada 950 a good motorcycle? +
Italy's most practical adventure bike rewards buyers who do their homework. Rating: 8.5/10. Best for: Long-distance riders wanting sportbike performance and comfort. Avoid if: You want cheap running costs or hate dealers.
What is the horsepower of the Ducati Multistrada 950? +
The Ducati Multistrada 950 produces 113 hp @ 9,000 rpm, with 96 Nm @ 7,750 rpm of torque. Top speed: 220 km/h (estimated).
Is the Ducati Multistrada 950 good for beginners? +
Not really โ the Ducati Multistrada 950 is better for experienced riders (113 hp can be intimidating). Long-distance riders wanting sportbike performance and comfort Avoid if: You want cheap running costs or hate dealers
Is the Ducati Multistrada 950 reliable? +
Owners report 1 critical issue to watch for on the Ducati Multistrada 950, notably: Desmodromic valve service overdue (Ask for service records, due every 15k miles). Buy with a pre-purchase inspection.
Is the Ducati Multistrada 950 good for daily use? +
Long-distance riders wanting sportbike performance and comfort Fuel: 5.5โ6.5 L/100km (approximately 15โ18 km/L real-world average).
How fast is the Ducati Multistrada 950? +
The Ducati Multistrada 950 reaches a top speed of 220 km/h (estimated), producing 113 hp at 215 kg curb weight. Real-world performance depends on rider weight, gearing, and road conditions.
What gear should I buy for a Ducati Multistrada 950? +
Motoryk has curated a Top 10 gear list specifically for the Ducati Multistrada 950, covering engine oil, tires, chain, battery, and brake pads โ see motoryk.com/bikes/ducati/multistrada-950/top10. Each pick is matched to this bike's spec.
