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Ducati Multistrada 1260 (2018–2020)
Ducati Multistrada 1260: adventure bike, 2018–2020. This page covers 2 powertrains from 158 to 158 hp: Petrol. Each version’s dates help distinguish changes within this generation.
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Engines
1262: Ducati Testastretta DVT 1262, 158 hp (116 kW), 2018 to 2020 1262 S: Ducati Testastretta DVT 1262, 158 hp (116 kW), 2018 to 2020
Maintenance
Typical interval: oil change every 12,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Brake fluid every 2 years. On chain-driven models, lubricate and adjust the chain every 500 to 1,000 km. Plugs, valve clearance and air filter depend on the engine: see each version.
Body style and inspection points
On a motorcycle, tyres, final drive and brakes matter as much as the oil change. Check the tyre manufacturing date, steering-head play and fork-tube seals; an oil film on a tube means a fork seal needs replacing. A notched steering bearing can be felt when braking at low speed.
Maintenance: choosing the correct powertrain
The guidance below applies to the versions named in each group. Individual pages identify the engine and gearbox; this editorial guidance is not a manufacturer schedule matched to a VIN. Petrol — 1262 158 hp (2018–2020); 1262 S 158 hp (2018–2020) • Oil and filter change : ≈ 12,000 km or 1 year • Brake fluid : Every 2 years • Fork oil : ≈ 30,000 km • Chain kit (chain and sprockets) : ≈ 25,000 km • Timing belts : 30,000 km or 5 years • Spark plugs : Every 30,000 km • Air filter : Every 30,000 km • Valve clearance : Every 30,000 km • Coolant : Every 3 years