The 1200 Multistrada in touring mode.

The new Multistrada 1200 is the first Ducati to incorporate fly-by-wire throttle control, and power can be tailored through four different riding modes.

A new liquid-cooled 1,198 cc Testastretta 11° engine claims 150 horsepower. The “11°” signifies a change in valve overlap from the 41-degree overlap of the 1198 engine to 11 degrees, which results in smoother combustion and reduced exhaust emissions and fuel consumption.
 
Ducati Traction Control (DTC) is standard on the three Multistrada 1200 models (standard, S Sport and S Touring), and selecting one of the four riding modes adapts the DTC for specific riding environments.

Ducati also introduces an electronically controlled suspension on the Multistrada 1200, similar in function to BMW’s ESA system. Called the Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES), the rider can choose from one of four settings that automatically adjust the preload and damping for a rider only, to rider with passenger and luggage.

And in red.

The S Sport has some carbon-fibre bits and standard DES and ABS, while the S Touring subtracts the Sport model’s racy carbon bits with panniers that offer either 57 litres capacity, or large lid versions with a 77-litre capacity, as well as heated handgrips and a centre stand.
 
All Multistradas have a windscreen that is adjustable over a 60 mm range, keyless operation (a key fob in the pocket activates the ignition when within two metres of the bike) as well as a 20-litre fuel tank.

The standard Multistrada sells for $17,495; ABS adds $1,000 to that. If you chose the S Sport or S Touring, you'll be paying $20,995. 

The 796 drops 20 mm of height over the 1100.

Ducati now offers its popular Hypermotard in a new size.

Everything has been reduced on the new Hypermotard 796: engine displacement, weight, seat height, and the price too.

Ducati claims the air-cooled V-twin is an all-new two-valve-per-cylinder design claiming 81 horsepower and 56 lb-ft of torque. An APTC slipper-type wet clutch will smooth deceleration.

Weight savings are due in part to many new components, including redesigned tripleclamps and a new frame that does away with many of the forgings used on the Hypermotard 1100 frame. Claimed dry weight is 167 kg (368 lb).

Seat height has been dropped 20 mm to 825 mm compared to the 1100, which also makes the 796 Hypermotard a lot less ganguly in appearance.

Price is $11,495 and it's available in black, red or black with white tank covers.

Check out CMG's launch report on the new Hypermotard here and/or Ducati North America's website here.