Ducati Multistrada V4
2027 Ducati Multistrada V4: 1,158 cc V4 adventure bike, 170 hp, 229 kg, €21,590. Full specs, versions, press reviews and rivals.
At a glance
The Ducati Multistrada V4 is a road-biased adventure bike with a 19-inch front wheel, powered by a 1,158 cc, 170 hp V4 Granturismo engine: it is the entry point to the Multistrada V4 family. Priced at €21,590 in France, it differs from the V4 S (€25,690) in its manual suspension, 5-inch screen and lower-spec brakes, but keeps the quickshifter, cruise control and a 4-year warranty. The press, which has only tested the V4 S, praises its engine and handling but criticises a seat that tires on long stints, motorway buffeting and a high price.
World press review
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Press ratings
Test of the 2025 V4 S: safer and easier, but the seat gets uncomfortable after a few hours, motorway buffeting, a stretch to the bars and a high price.
Test of the 2025 V4 S: subtle but effective changes, comfier and easier to ride; the benchmark big adventure bike on the road.
Test of the 2025 V4 S: more comfortable and versatile, still very sporty; manually adjustable screen and high price.
Test of the 2025 V4 S: useful but not revolutionary additions to an already excellent platform; rear brake pedal less precise than the lever.
Test of the 2025 V4 S: smarter and safer adventure bike, neutral handling and great brakes; above-average fuel consumption, unfinished connectivity.
Test of the 2025 V4 S: outstanding chassis, suspension, electronics and riding position; V4 too refined in the midrange, front brake lever that stiffens, some plastics.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
None of the reference publications has tested the base Multistrada V4: every review of the 2025 generation, from the October 2024 launch, covers the V4 S. It shares the V4’s engine, frame and core electronics, but adds semi-active suspension, 330 mm Brembo Stylema brakes, a 6.5-inch screen, radar and automatic lowering. MCN points out that the base V4 does without electronic suspension and has lower-spec brakes and 10 mm smaller discs. The overall score of 100/100 shown on this page is therefore based on the V4 S test: it is the only numeric score available, MCN’s 5/5 (which named it best adventure bike over 1,000 cc in 2025), as no scored review of the base V4 exists.
What reviewers like: according to Visordown, the Multistrada is the best-handling and quickest big adventure bike on the road; Cycle World calls it “the king of the asphalt”, RevZilla stresses how good the platform already was and 1000PS praises its neutral handling and brakes. Le Repaire des Motards praises the chassis, comfort and riding position.
What they criticise: MCN mentions a seat that gets uncomfortable after a few hours, motorway buffeting, a stretch to the bars and a high price. Cycle World regrets a manually adjustable screen, 1000PS above-average fuel consumption and unfinished connectivity. Le Repaire des Motards finds the V4 too refined in the midrange. Criticism of the combined braking (MCN, Le Repaire des Motards) concerns the V4 S, on which it is confirmed.
Key quotes
"The seat can get uncomfortable after a few hours, it can suffer typical 'tall-rounder' buffeting on motorways, there's a fair stretch to the bars and it's far from cheap, but the Ducati is beautifully built, still makes you feel special and touring tour de force."
"If you are looking for the sweetest handling and quickest of all the big ADVs for on-road riding, the Multistrada is a bike that is impossible to overlook."
"Ducati makes a compelling case that the 2025 Multistrada V4 S is the king of the asphalt in the ADV world."
"Ducati spends most of its resources calling attention to the Multistrada's new features, and understandably so. However, what the brand forgets to emphasize is just how potent the platform already is."
"Technologically mature and more customisable than ever, Ducati takes the model to a new level – thumbs up for a motorcycle that is adaptable, powerful and forward-looking all at once!"
"It is effective, powerful and pragmatic, but the magic is missing unless you ride to excess."
Pros
- Strong, flexible 170 hp V4
- Chassis praised by the press, the best-handling big adventure bike on the road
- Standard quickshifter, cruise control and cornering ABS
- Valve clearance checked every 60,000 km
- 4-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- €4,100 less than the V4 S for the same engine
Cons
- Manual suspension and only a 5-inch screen
- Bluetooth is optional
- Tiring seat and motorway buffeting (V4 S reviews)
- 6.6 L/100 km fuel consumption
- Single colour
- No A2 version
Our review
Which Multistrada V4 in France?
The base Multistrada V4 is the entry point of a family that lists six versions in Ducati France’s range: V4 (€21,590), V4 S (€25,690), V4 S Grand Tour (€28,990, new in October 2026), V4 Rally Radar (€29,490), V4 Pikes Peak (€33,590) and V4 RS (€39,990). The base V4 only comes in Ducati Red. Options range from a heated seat (€240) to the Touring (€1,350), Sport (€1,970) and Adventure Touring (€2,310) packs. In the United States it sells for $19,995, plus a $1,295 destination charge. There is no A2 version.
Which model year?
In Ducati France’s configurator, the base Multistrada V4 is listed as a 2026 model year (October 2026). The bike has not changed since the generation unveiled on 19 September 2024 (“MY 2025”): no 2026 or 2027 update has been announced for the base version. That 2025 generation brought Euro 5+ homologation, extended rear-bank cylinder deactivation (−6% fuel consumption on the WMTC cycle according to Ducati), a rear disc enlarged from 265 to 280 mm, 3-level engine brake control, Enduro and Wet modes and a redesigned front end.
How good is the engine?
The 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo makes 170 hp (125 kW) at 10,750 rpm. For torque, Ducati publishes several figures: 124 Nm at 9,000 rpm on the French spec sheet and in the owner’s manual, 123.8 Nm in the 2024 press release and 125 Nm in the French range menu. Unlike the brand’s sports V4s, this engine is not desmodromic: its valves are closed by springs, which pushes the valve clearance check out to 60,000 km. Sport and Touring modes deliver the full 170 hp; Urban, Enduro and Wet are limited to 114 hp.
How does it ride?
The aluminium monocoque frame carries a 50 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork and a Marzocchi shock, both fully adjustable by hand (remote rear preload), with 170 and 180 mm of travel. Ducati’s website quotes 24.2° of rake and 100.6 mm of trail, with a 1,566 mm wheelbase; the owner’s manual gives 24° and 103 mm. Braking uses twin 320 mm discs and Brembo M4.32 calipers. Ground clearance is not published for this generation. All reviews cover the V4 S, with semi-active suspension: Visordown rates it the best-handling big adventure bike on the road, MCN a little less sharp than some rivals.
What equipment?
Standard: 5-inch TFT screen, two-way quickshifter, cruise control, cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, engine brake control, hill hold, cornering lights and full LED lighting. Bluetooth connectivity (Ducati Multimedia System) is optional. The 2024 press release credits the Multistrada V4 with combined braking featuring a new rear-to-front strategy, but Ducati France’s page only describes it for the V4 S and does not list it in the V4’s equipment: its presence on the base version is not confirmed. Radar (adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning), the 6.5-inch screen and automatic lowering are reserved for the V4 S.
Fuel consumption and maintenance
Ducati quotes 6.6 L/100 km, giving a range of about 333 km from the 22-litre tank. The manual calls for an oil change every 15,000 km or 24 months, an annual service and a valve clearance check every 60,000 km. The warranty is 4 years with unlimited mileage.
Who is it for?
The Multistrada V4 targets riders who want the V4 S’s engine and chassis for €4,100 less, giving up electronic suspension, radar and the larger screen. It takes on the BMW R 1300 GS, KTM 1390 Super Adventure S and Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro, all priced around €21,000.
Where does it come from?
The Multistrada was born in 2003 with an air-cooled 992 cc Desmodue twin. It grew to 1,078 cc in 2007, moved to the 150 hp, 1,198 cc Testastretta in 2010, to DVT variable valve timing in 2015 and to a 1,262 cc twin in 2018. The V4 arrived with the 2021 model year.
Specifications
| Displacement | 1158 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp (125 kW) @ 10,750 rpm |
| Torque | 124 Nm (12.6 kgm) @ 9,000 rpm (Ducati France spec sheet; 123.8 Nm in Ducati's 2024 press release) |
| Weight | 229 kg (kerb, without fuel) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 1.35 |
| Seat height | 840 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L |
| Fuel consumption | 6.6 L/100 km — 152 g/km CO2 (Ducati France figure) |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 15,000 km or 2 years, annual service — Valves: 60,000 km (Ducati owner's manual) |
| Engine type | 90° "V4 Granturismo" V4, 4-stroke, 4 valves per cylinder with spring return, counter-rotating crankshaft, Twin Pulse firing order, semi-dry sump, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive, assist and slipper clutch |
| License | A |
| MSRP | €21,590 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 83 x 53,5 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 14:1 |
| Fuel system | Continental electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies (46 mm equivalent), ride-by-wire |
| Valve train | 4 valves per cylinder, spring valve return (not desmodromic) |
| Max power RPM | 10750 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 9000 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5+ |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Aluminium monocoque, double-sided aluminium swingarm |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 24.2 ° |
| Trail | 100.6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1566 mm |
| Front suspension | 50 mm Marzocchi upside-down fork, fully adjustable (manual compression and rebound), 170 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable Marzocchi monoshock, remote preload adjustment, 180 mm travel |
| Front brake | Twin 320 mm semi-floating discs, Brembo M4.32 four-piston radial monobloc calipers, radial master cylinder |
| Rear brake | 280 mm disc, Brembo two-piston floating caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR19 (Pirelli Scorpion Trail II) |
| Rear tire | 170/60 ZR17 (Pirelli Scorpion Trail II) |
| ABS system | Bosch Cornering ABS, switchable |
Electronics & rider aids
| Riding modes | Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro, Wet |
|---|---|
| Traction control | Yes |
| Anti-wheelie | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Two-way, standard (Ducati Quick Shift) |
| Cruise control | Yes (Conventional cruise control; radar adaptive cruise control is reserved for the V4 S) |
| Dashboard | 5-inch colour TFT |
| Connectivity | Optional Bluetooth (Ducati Multimedia System module) |
| Other features | Cornering ABS, Engine Brake Control (3 levels), Vehicle Hold Control, Extended rear-bank cylinder deactivation, Ducati Cornering Light, Ducati Brake Light EVO, Backlit switchgear, Full LED headlight with daytime running lights |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Road adventure: upright, wide handlebars |
|---|---|
| Wind protection | Tall manually adjustable screen, handguards |
| Max total weight | 470 kg |
The standard seat adjusts from 840 to 860 mm; Ducati also offers low (810-830 mm), mid-high (855-875 mm) and high (870-890 mm) seats, as well as heated versions (€240). The suspension lowering kit is not available on the base V4. The tall screen is adjusted by hand and handguards are standard. On the V4 S, with the same ergonomics, MCN finds the seat uncomfortable after a few hours, the bars a fair stretch away and the protection marred by motorway buffeting, while Le Repaire des Motards praises the riding position and comfort. The maximum permitted weight is 470 kg and luggage must not exceed 30 kg in total.
Ownership & maintenance
~~333 km (calculated from Ducati's figure: 22 L tank / 6.6 L/100 km)
km
Estimated range
| Oil change | every 15,000 km or every 24 months |
|---|---|
| Valve check | every 60,000 km |
| Coolant change | every 60,000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 60,000 km |
| Chain | Checked and lubricated at every service; chain kit to be replaced before 20,000 km (Ducati advice) |
Warranty
4 years / Unlimited mileage (24 months standard + 24 months 4Ever Ducati included, subject to servicing within the network)
Ducati’s owner’s manual specifies a first service at 1,000 km or 6 months, then an oil and filter change every 15,000 km or 24 months, and an annual service every 12 months. The valve clearance check and spark plug replacement come every 60,000 km, the air filter is replaced every 30,000 km and the fork oil every 45,000 km. Coolant is changed every 60,000 km or 48 months, brake and clutch fluids every 24 months, and Ducati advises replacing the chain kit before 20,000 km. In France, the warranty is 4 years with unlimited mileage: 24 months standard plus 24 months offered by the 4Ever Ducati programme, provided servicing is done within the network. Roadside assistance is included. No average service cost is published.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati Multistrada V4 | €21,590 | 170 hp (125 kW) @ 10,750 rpm | 229 kg (kerb, without fuel) |
| BMW R 1300 GS2026 | €21,300 | 145 hp | 237 kg (DIN unladen weight) |
| KTM 1390 Super Adventure S2026 | €21,149 | 173 hp | 227 kg (without fuel) |
| Triumph Tiger 1200 GT Pro2026 | €21,595 | 150 hp | 245 kg (wet) |
| BMW S 1000 XR2026 | €20,800 | 170 hp | 227 kg (wet) |
Generations
- Multistrada 1000 DS2003 – 2006
992 cc · — · — · —
The first Multistrada: air-cooled Desmodue twin, trellis frame, 17-inch front wheel and split fairing; Ducati quoted 195 kg without stating the weighing condition.
- Multistrada 1100 DS2007 – 2009
1,078 cc · — · — · —
Twin enlarged to 1,078 cc, suspension and ergonomic refinements.
- Multistrada 12002010 – 2014
1,198 cc · 150 hp · 118.7 Nm · —
All-new "four bikes in one": 150 hp Testastretta 11° engine, riding modes, traction control and electronic suspension.
- Multistrada 1200 DVT2015 – 2017
1,198 cc · 160 hp · 136 Nm · 232 kg (road-ready)
DVT variable valve timing and an IMU (cornering ABS, cornering lights, cruise control).
- Multistrada 12602018 – 2020
1,262 cc · 158 hp · 128 Nm · 232 kg (road-ready)
1,262 cc DVT twin from the Diavel with more torque, revised chassis and ergonomics, quickshifter.
- Multistrada V4 (1re version)2021 – 2024
1,158 cc · 170 hp · 125 Nm · 215 kg (dry)
Fourth generation: V4 Granturismo engine with spring valve return (valve clearance at 60,000 km), 19-inch front wheel, aluminium monocoque frame, radar on the V4 S.
- Multistrada V4 (génération 2025)2025 – today
1,158 cc · 170 hp · 124 Nm · 229 kg (without fuel)
Euro 5+, extended rear-bank deactivation (−6% fuel consumption on the WMTC cycle), 280 mm rear disc, 3-level engine brake control, Enduro and Wet modes, redesigned front end.
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multistrada 1000 DS2003 – 2006 The first Multistrada: air-cooled Desmodue twin, trellis frame, 17-inch front wheel and split fairing; Ducati quoted 195 kg without stating the weighing condition. | 992 cc | — | — | — |
| Multistrada 1100 DS2007 – 2009 Twin enlarged to 1,078 cc, suspension and ergonomic refinements. | 1,078 cc | — | — | — |
| Multistrada 12002010 – 2014 All-new "four bikes in one": 150 hp Testastretta 11° engine, riding modes, traction control and electronic suspension. | 1,198 cc | 150 hp | 118.7 Nm | — |
| Multistrada 1200 DVT2015 – 2017 DVT variable valve timing and an IMU (cornering ABS, cornering lights, cruise control). | 1,198 cc | 160 hp | 136 Nm | 232 kg road-ready |
| Multistrada 12602018 – 2020 1,262 cc DVT twin from the Diavel with more torque, revised chassis and ergonomics, quickshifter. | 1,262 cc | 158 hp | 128 Nm | 232 kg road-ready |
| Multistrada V4 (1re version)2021 – 2024 Fourth generation: V4 Granturismo engine with spring valve return (valve clearance at 60,000 km), 19-inch front wheel, aluminium monocoque frame, radar on the V4 S. | 1,158 cc | 170 hp | 125 Nm | 215 kg dry |
| Multistrada V4 (génération 2025)2025 – today Euro 5+, extended rear-bank deactivation (−6% fuel consumption on the WMTC cycle), 280 mm rear disc, 3-level engine brake control, Enduro and Wet modes, redesigned front end. | 1,158 cc | 170 hp | 124 Nm | 229 kg without fuel |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
No known recalls for this model.