Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020

The Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020 is a great adventure touring motorbike with thrilling performance, cutting-edge technology, and a wide range of options. The Multistrada 950 S stands out with its striking form and strong presence. It promises to be a thrilling bike to ride. This motorbike has a responsive 937cc Testastretta engine that gives it a lot of power, smooth torque, and great gas mileage, making it great for both daily commutes and exciting trips. The Multistrada 950 S has state-of-the-art technology like the Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo, cornering ABS, traction control, and multiple riding modes. This makes sure that the bike performs well, stays stable, and is safe no matter what the riding conditions are. It has a comfortable and adjustable riding position, heated grips, and useful features like built-in side panniers that make it very comfy and easy to use on long trips. The Multistrada 950 S keeps riders connected, informed, and entertained during their trips thanks to its full-color TFT display, built-in navigation system, and smartphone connection. The Ducati Multistrada 950 S 2020 is a great choice for riders who want an exciting and capable adventure touring motorbike. It has a great mix of versatility, performance, and technology that makes it perfect for both rough terrain and highways.

Information (Info)

This Function allows viewing the vehicle battery voltage and the RPM “digital” indication.
Enter the SETTING MENU.
Select the “Info” option, by pressing buttons (1) or (2). Once the function is highlighted, press button (4).
When entering this function, the instrument panel displays:

• “Battery” with battery voltage value;
• “rpm” with the number of engine rpm in digital format.

To exit the menu and go back to the previous pag highlight the ” Back” indication and press button (4).
“Battery” information is displayed as follows:

• if the battery voltage is equal to or lower than 10.9 V, the “LOW” message will be displayed in red and flashing;
• if the battery voltage is between 11.0 V and 11.7 V the reading will be displayed in red and flashing;
• if the battery voltage is between 11.8 V and 14.9 V
  the reading will be displayed steadily with the battery icon on a standard background;
• if battery voltage is between 15.0 V and 16.0 V the reading will be displayed in red and flashing;
• if the battery voltage is equal to or higher than 16.1 V, “HIGH” will be displayed in red and flashing.

The engine “rpm” indication in digital format is recommended for improved accuracy when setting idle rpm.
The display shows the numerical value of the engine rpm with a precision of 50 rpm.
If the instrument panel is not receiving RPM value, a string of five steady dashes “- – – – -” is displayed to indicate an undefined reading.

Infotainment

Multistrada can fit the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS) only when the Bluetooth control unit is available; thanks to the DMS system the user can answer phone calls, select and listen to music tracks, and receive SMS notifications by means of Bluetooth technology.
In this model, the Bluetooth control unit can be purchased by a Ducati Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.
In FULL and CITY layouts, the Infotainment functions are visible by default on the instrument panel. In the TRACK and OFF ROAD layouts, the Infotainment functions are not visible on the instrument panel, but calls can nevertheless be answered/rejected/terminated with buttons (1) and (2), without being displayed on the instrument panel.

Note
Download the Ducati Link app available for iOS and Android devices to activate different services such as: journey recording, motorbike data saving, motorbike maintenance data consultation, parameter setting, and much more.

If Bluetooth is active, apart from the Bluetooth icon, also connected device indication is displayed, such as:

1. Smartphone;
2. Rider helmet earphones;
3. Passenger helmet earphones;
4. Ducati GPS navigator.
   It is possible to connect up to a maximum of 4 devices.

Phone
Use the PHONE function:

• to manage incoming calls by means of button (1), button (2) and button (4);
• to recall the last calling number within 5 seconds from call interruption (RECALL function);
• to recall any of the last 7 calling numbers from the list under the LAST CALLS function (page 110).

Note
It is not possible to make a call by selecting the name/number from the contact list through the function buttons.
In the TRACK and OFF ROAD layouts, when there is an incoming call, the instrument panel will not display the caller’s name or number. The rider will hear the ringing tone through Bluetooth earphones upon any incoming call.
To answer the call, press button (1).
To reject the call, press button (2).
To end the call once accepted, press button (2).

If there is an incoming call while the Player is active, the latter is paused throughout the phone call and will resume operation when call is over.
If the motorbike is in FULL or CITY layout, during the 5 seconds after hang-up, the rectangle corresponding to the Recall function is activated to allow the recall. After this 5-second time, the rectangle of the Recall function is disabled.
To activate the Recall function within the 5 seconds, press button (1).
In TRACK and OFF ROAD layouts, no Recall function is provided.

Note
If a call is in progress and the instrument panel shows the missed call symbol, the current call view has higher priority over the missed call.

In case of missed calls from the moment the smartphone is connected to the bike to the moment it is disconnected, the missed call symbol will be displayed.
The number of missed calls is not displayed.
In case there is at least one SMS/MMS/EMAIL not read from the moment the smartphone is connected to the bike to the moment it is disconnected, the unread message symbol will be displayed.
The number of unread messages is not displayed.
Both symbols flash for 3 seconds and then stay steady on the instrument panel for 57 seconds.

Player
If one Smartphone is connected, Menu will show the PLAYER function.
Use button (1) or (2) to scroll the Menu functions and view the PLAYER function in FULL or CITY layouts (Info Mode) only.
If the Player is not active the instrument panel displays “PLAYER OFF” (Fig 157).
Press button (4) to switch it on. The instrument panel shows “PLAYER ON” and displays the Player menu above the Menu (Fig 159).
To deactivate the player menu display, keep button (2) pressed for 2 seconds.
If the Player is active the instrument panel displays
“PLAYER ON” (Fig 158).
To display the Player menu, keep the button (1) pressed for 2 seconds.
To turn off the Player press button (4), and the instrument panel will now display “PLAYER OFF” (Fig 157).

Note
The Player function cannot be activated when a call is incoming, in progress or in the recall. If the smartphone is disconnected, the player is turned off.
When the Player is turned on, within the Player control page (Fig 159), button (1), button (2) and button (4) can only be used to control the Player:

• Volume up: Press button (1) once.
• Volume down: Press button (2) once.
• Pause / Play: Press button (4) for 2 seconds.
• Skip / Next track: Press button (4) once. Each press corresponds to a track skipped.

Press button (2) for 2 seconds to quit the Player menu while maintaining the Player ON. The instrument panel will display “PLAYER ON” in the menu but will deactivate the Player menu (Fig 158).
After quitting Player controls:

• Player and its volume can no longer be controlled via the instrument panel;
• button (1), button (2) and button (4) have normal functions.

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