DUCATI MULTISTRADA V4 PIKES PEAK 2025
The V4 Pikes Peak is the Ducati for those who love the sportier side of Multistrada, enjoying its performance on the curves of mountain passes and being won over by the charm of the single-sided swingarm, the precision of the 17-inch wheels with forged rims, and the boldness of the MotoGP-inspired livery. The Multistrada for enthusiasts who want a crossover that is at the same time exhilarating to ride, elegant and
comfortable.
With the presentation of the new Pikes Peak, Ducati raises the bar once again, applying to the technical base of the new Multistrada V4 2025 chassis, electronic and ergonomic solutions designed to give it a decidedly sportier attitude compared to the latter.
Renewed design
The design of the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is developed starting from the characteristic elements of the Multistrada V4 family, and integrating them with the two historically distinctive elements of the Pikes Peak from an aesthetic and functional point of view: the 17” front wheel and the single-sided swingarm. The racing nature is underlined by the new “Pikes Peak” livery, inspired in colours and graphics by those of the Ducati MotoGP, Superbike and Motocross, with number plates on the side panels that accentuate the reference to racing competition.
To further underline its innate sportiness, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak mounts numerous carbon fibre parts and a homologated Akrapovič titanium silencer. Other distinctive aesthetic elements are the low smoked plexiglass, the unmistakable gold anodization of the Öhlins fork sleeves and the seat with the V4 logo and the Ducati Corse shield applied to the beak.
Sporting chassis
The chassis of the V4 Pikes Peak differs significantly from the Multistrada V4, and is developed around the 17” front wheel to ensure great precision and reactivity for the rider. The bike is equipped with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV sports road tyres, in the sizes 120/70 front and 190/55-17 rear, and mounts new five-spoke forged aluminium rims.
The Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspensions have been optimized in strategies to offer greater comfort in touring use and, at the same time, more support in sports riding. The system works according to “event based” logic, as on the Panigale V4 S and Streetfighter V4 S, self-regulating based on the rider’s riding style.
The aluminium monocoque frame changes the steering head angle (25.75° compared to the 24.5° of the Multistrada V4) and the trail and wheelbase dimensions have been recalibrated based on the different types of intended bike use. The single-sided swingarm is mounted on a pivot repositioned 1 millimetre higher than the previous Pikes Peak, increasing the anti-squat effect of the suspension to make riding more
precise and effective.
The braking system confirms the Brembo Stylema monobloc radial calipers, controlled by radial pumps with adjustable levers and a double 330 mm front disc. At the rear, the new system offers greater braking power, with a single 280 mm diameter and 6 mm thick disc on which a floating caliper, also Brembo, works.
MotoGP-derived electronics
Thanks to the new DVO (Ducati Vehicle Observer) function, introduced on the 2025 Panigale V4 S, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak becomes safer and more effective, thanks to electronic controls that can act with greater precision. This function estimates the position of the bike in space and its overall mass more accurately, simulating the input of 70 sensors to integrate the data provided by the inertial platform. The Ducati Vehicle Observer, developed by Ducati Corse in MotoGP, refines the strategies of ABS Cornering, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) and Ducati Traction Control (DTC).
The new Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is now also equipped with EBC (Engine Brake Control) adjustable on three levels, which allows the rider to customize the engine brake according to their riding style and the context. Finally, the Electronic Combined Braking System offers the front-to-rear strategy, which manages the rear brake even by operating only the front control.
New V4 Granturismo Euro 5+ with extended deactivation
The 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo engine is now Euro 5+ homologated, maintaining its performance unchanged, and is now equipped with an extended deactivation strategy for the rear bank that reduces emissions levels and fuel consumption by up to 6%. In the version mounted on the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, it delivers 170 hp (125 kW) at 10,750 rpm and 123.8 Nm at 9,000 rpm, with a particularly linear torque curve to ensure a smooth and progressive response at all speeds. The performance of this engine, combined with its total weight of just 66.7 kg, allows the V4 Granturismo to confirm itself as the category benchmark for power and lightness. These numbers are combined with refined technical solutions, such as a counter-rotating crankshaft, derived from the experience gained by Ducati Corse in MotoGP, which works “against” the gyroscopic inertia of the wheels, but also the torque curves dedicated to each individual ratio to combine smooth power delivery at low revs, robust torque at medium revs and power at high revs.
The engine has been optimised to enhance the characteristics of the bike, with the inclusion of the Race Riding Mode, developed specifically for this version. The Race map is added to a more racing strategy for the limiter, which enters more gradually than the Multistrada V4, in order to alert the rider in advance and allow for more effective sporty riding in terms of gear changes in the high rev range. The quickshifter has a dedicated calibration that allows very aggressive downshifts, in addition to the implementation of an even more direct grip-throttle link in the High Power Mode.
In addition to switching off the rear cylinders at idle when the bike is stationary, the V4 Granturismo keeps the rear bank deactivated in other operating conditions for the benefit of fuel consumption and emissions. With this strategy, deactivation also occurs when the bike is moving. As speed increases or above a certain power request from the throttle grip, the rear cylinders are reactivated, guaranteeing the character and performance of the V4 Granturismo. The system is active in all Riding Modes.
Ergonomics
The new Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak offers ergonomics specifically designed to ensure maximum control and optimize lean angles. The riding position differs from that of the Multistrada V4, with higher and more rearward footpegs to increase the maximum lean angle and facilitate body movement, and the handlebars are lower, narrower and have a less accentuated curvature. This ergonomic combination translates into a better feeling in sports riding, while still maintaining a good level of comfort.
Safety and technology
The Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak naturally confirms the advanced and sophisticated electronics package of the Multistrada V4 S, which includes, among other things, radar technology as standard on both the front and rear, which enables the functionality of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and the introduction of Forward Collision Warning.
The Multistrada V4 2025 Pikes Peak also offers the rider better visibility when riding at night, with Ducati Cornering Lights that are more effective in illuminating the road when leaning and an optimised light cluster to reduce the shadow cone in front of the front wheel. Furthermore, again to increase safety, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak offers a rear fog light as an accessory.
The 6.5-inch colour TFT dashboard has been updated in the user interface, with more efficient and versatile control of the suspension, which similarly to what happens on the V4 S now allows the choice of Suspension Mode independently of Riding Mode. The rider can then change the suspension control strategy with a dedicated button, choosing between Track, Dynamic, Comfort, and Low Grip, increasing comfort or support and precision based on the type of route and conditions without changing the engine response or the behaviour of the electronic controls. The system naturally maintains the map navigation functions thanks to the Ducati Connect application, which also supports the use of the phone to answer calls or listen to music, using a helmet equipped with an intercom system.
More comfort for the passenger
The 2025 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak incorporates the updates applied to the Multistrada V4 S to maximize the comfort of the travelling companion. The cases have been moved back by 25 mm to offer more space in the leg area for the passenger. The new die-cast frame offers the passenger better support and a greater sense of robustness when the top case is installed.
Availability
The Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak Model Year 2025 is available in a single trim level, which includes front and rear radar as standard, and will arrive in dealerships starting October 2024.
Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
• Colours
o “Pikes Peak” livery with five-spoke forged wheels
• Main standard features
o 1,158 cc Ducati V4 Granturismo engine with extended rear bank deactivation and valve clearance check every 60,000 km
o Aluminium monocoque frame, steel tube subframe
o Single-sided swingarm with raised pivot (+1 mm)
o Carbon fibre parts
o Semi-active “event based” Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 electronic suspension with improved strategies
o Wheel travel 170-170 mm
o 17” forged aluminium wheels with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres, 120/70 ZR17 front and 190/55 ZR17 rear
o Bosch-Brembo ABS 10.3ME Cornering braking system with front-to-rear strategy
o 330 mm diameter front discs with Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial calipers
o Oversized rear brake
o Full LED headlight with DRL and Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL)
o TFT dashboard with 6.5” colour screen
o Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
o Power Modes
o Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Touring, Urban)
o Front and rear radar technology (Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning and Blind Spot Detection)
o Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
o Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
o Hands Free Start
o Ducati Connect with phone, music and map navigation apps
o Ducati Quick Shift (DQS)
o Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)
o Engine Brake Control (EBC)
Design
The Multistrada V4 MY 2025 maintains the stylistic elements that have always distinguished the Multistrada models: loaded masses on the front end, slim and light tail, compact front, which interpret the stylistic elements of the Ducati Superbikes from the 916 onwards in a crossover key.
With the 2025 model, the Multistrada V4 offers a more aggressive and sophisticated look without falling into overdesign. The proportions are pushed more to the front by the lowering of the body line on the front fairing. The painted parts form an “X” in the front view, framing the light clusters as already happens on the
new Panigale V4.
The tank area, in the side view, also plays a very important role in the design of the Multistrada V4. The combinations of different surfaces and materials, highlighted by new colours, help to give the front area a very technical and sporty image, especially in three-quarter views.
The design of the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, in particular, develops starting from the characteristic elements of the Multistrada V4 family, and integrating them with the two historically distinctive elements of the Pikes Peak from an aesthetic and functional point of view: the 17” front wheel and the single-sided swingarm. The racing nature is underlined by the new “Pikes Peak” livery, inspired in colours and graphics by those of the Ducati MotoGP, Superbike and Motocross bikes, with number plates on the side panels that accentuate the reference to racing competition.
To further emphasize its innate sportiness, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak mounts numerous carbon fibre parts and a homologated Akrapovič titanium silencer. Other distinctive aesthetic elements are the low smoked plexiglass, the unmistakable gold anodization of the Öhlins fork sleeves and the seat with the V4 logo and the Ducati Corse shield applied to the beak.
Engine
The new Ducati Multistrada V4 is powered by the 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo engine in Euro 5+ homologated version. Despite more restrictive constraints on emissions, the Multistrada V4 confirms its performance. It is in fact capable of delivering 170 hp (125 kW) at 10,750 rpm and 123.8 Nm (12.7 kgm) at 9,000 rpm, with a particularly linear torque curve for a fluid and progressive response. Performance that combines with a
weight of just 66.7 kg to define the picture of an engine with power and lightness characteristics that are a benchmark for the category.
The V4 Granturismo features a counter-rotating crankshaft solution, developed from experience in MotoGP, which works “against” the gyroscopic inertia of the wheels. Particular attention was paid to defining the gear ratios which, across the entire Multistrada V4 range, feature a short first gear to facilitate off-road riding and low-speed manoeuvres, even with heavy loads. At the same time, the sixth gear is long enough to maintain a cruising rpm that is not too high when travelling on motorways.
The engine has been optimized to enhance the bike’s characteristics, with the inclusion of the Race Riding Mode, developed specifically for this version. The Race map is added to a more racing strategy for the limiter, which comes in more gradually than on the Multistrada V4, so as to alert the rider in advance and allow for more effective sporty riding in terms of gear changes in the high part of the rev counter. The quickshifter has a dedicated calibration that allows very aggressive downshifts, in addition to the
implementation of an even more direct grip-throttle link in the High Power Mode.
Even in the 2025 version, the V4 Granturismo maintains benchmark maintenance intervals, with the oil change scheduled every 15,000 km, while the valve clearance check and adjustment is required every 60,000 km. No production bike reaches this level.
Extended deactivation system
To improve emissions and consumption, the 2025 Pikes Peak V4 also introduces the extended electronic deactivation strategy for the rear cylinder bank. While on previous Multistrada models, the V4 Granturismo only deactivated the two rear cylinders during stops with the engine running, with the 2025 Model Year Ducati also introduces on the Multistrada V4 the strategy that extends deactivation to low-rev riding in specific conditions.
With this new strategy, even with vehicle speeds other than zero, the control unit, depending on the gear engaged and other engine parameters (such as throttle opening and engine speed), interrupts combustion of the rear bank at low speeds.
As the speed increases or if you want to fully exploit the engine power, the cylinders are re-ignited, guaranteeing the character and performance of the V4 Granturismo.
The system is active in all Riding Modes, with different calibration for each ratio. However, it never comes into operation with the first gear engaged to avoid starting from a standstill with the rear cylinder bank deactivated.
Chassis
The chassis layout of the V4 Pikes Peak confirms the lightweight and compact aluminium monocoque solution, characterized by chassis dimensions specifically defined to ensure the rider maximum precision and reactivity thanks to the 17” front wheel.
The aluminium monocoque frame changes in the inclination of the steering head (25.75° compared to the 24.5° of the Multistrada V4) and the trail and wheelbase chassis dimensions have been recalibrated based on the different types of intended use of the bike. The single-sided swingarm is mounted on a pivot repositioned 1 millimetres higher than the previous Pikes Peak, increasing the anti-squat effect of the suspension to make riding more precise and effective. The bike is equipped with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV sports road tyres, in the sizes 120/70 front and 190/55-17 rear, and mounts new five-spoke forged aluminium wheels.
The Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspensions have been optimized in the strategies to offer greater comfort in touring use and, at the same time, more support in sports riding thanks to the recalibration of the Suspension Modes associated with the Riding Modes, and now selectable independently of the latter. The system works according to “event based” logic, as on the Panigale V4 S and Streetfighter V4 S, selfregulating based on the rider’s riding style.
Suspension Mode
The Ducati Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 system, in the version implemented on the V4 Pikes Peak 2025, adds the possibility of customizing the hydraulic braking of the suspensions even while on the move. Through the dashboard, the rider can in fact choose the calibration of the hydraulic component to change the response of the suspension, regardless of the selected Riding Mode, to enjoy greater comfort in relaxed riding or
more support and feedback when tackling the curves of a mountain route.
Tyres and rims
The V4 Pikes Peak is equipped with 17” five-spoke forged aluminium rims with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres measuring 120/70 ZR17 at the front and 190/55 ZR17 at the rear.
Brembo braking system
The braking system of the new V4 Pikes Peak is at the top of the segment and derives directly from that of the Panigale V4. At the front, the system includes 330 mm diameter discs and Brembo Stylema monobloc calipers, similar to the Multistrada V4 S, to which the pads of the Panigale V4 are added with the aim of guaranteeing the deceleration typical of a racing bike.
At the rear, we find a new system with greater power, with a single 280 mm diameter and 6 mm thick disc on which a floating caliper works, again Brembo. The foot control is characterized by a new regressive kinematics that improves modulation, and a brake pedal with an increased surface area that improves the feeling of the rider.
Electronics
The Multistrada V4 family, therefore also the Pikes Peak, confirms itself as a benchmark from a technological and safety point of view. The Multistrada V4 S was the first motorcycle equipped with a front and rear radar system to support Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which makes riding less tiring on long motorway stretches, and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) which signals the presence of approaching vehicles in
the blind spot of the mirrors. To these, on the 2025 model, the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) functionality is added, which warns the rider of potential collisions with a vehicle in front.
The 2025 Pikes Peak V4 also offers the rider improved visibility when riding at night, with Ducati Cornering Lights that are more effective in illuminating the road when leaning and an optimised headlight cluster to reduce the cone of shadow from ahead of the front wheel.
Thanks to the new DVO (Ducati Vehicle Observer) function, the Pikes Peak becomes even safer and more efficient, thanks to electronic controls that can act with greater precision. This function estimates the position of the bike in space and its overall mass more accurately, simulating the input of 70 sensors to integrate the data provided by the inertial platform. The Ducati Vehicle Observer, developed by Ducati Corse
in MotoGP, refines the strategies of ABS Cornering, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) and Ducati Traction Control (DTC).
The 2025 Pikes Peak V4 is also equipped with EBC (Engine Brake Control) adjustable on three levels, which allows the rider to customize the engine brake according to their riding style and the context. Finally, the Electronic Combined Braking System, evolved in its strategies and functions, modulates the action on the front and rear brake to always guarantee ideal performance, now also in function of the load.
Race Riding Mode
The Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak introduces the Race Riding Mode, undoubtedly the sportiest Riding Mode ever adopted by a Multistrada. Thanks to this riding mode, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak offers the best possible performance in terms of engine and chassis, drawing fully from the 170 hp of the V4 Granturismo engine and the excellence of the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0, also taking advantage of an extremely direct grip-throttle link introduced in the High Power Mode. The interventions of Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Wheelie Control are reduced to a minimum and the ABS is set to level 2, also allowing controlled lifting of the rear wheel so as to make the most of the braking phase, even on the track. The Race Riding Mode is undoubtedly the ideal choice for expert riders who want to make the most of the performance of the new V4 Pikes Peak and also for those who want to use the bike on the circuit.
Sport Riding Mode
The Sport Riding Mode is designed for sporty riding on the road. With this Riding Mode, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak sets the engine to maximum power (170 hp) with a particularly reactive throttle response and adopts a sporty suspension setup. The Ducati Traction Control and Ducati Wheelie Control interventions are slightly more conservative than the Race mapping and the ABS is set to level 2, allowing controlled lift of
the rear wheel to maximize braking performance.
Touring Riding Mode
In the Touring Riding Mode, maximum power remains at 170 hp, but the throttle response and power delivery of the V4 Granturismo engine become softer and more progressive. Active safety is increased thanks to the greater intervention level of DTC and DWC. The ABS is set to level 3, perfect for touring, and capable of communicating the maximum feeling of safety to the rider thanks to the activated rear wheel lift
detection, the optimization of combined braking and the active Cornering function. The suspensions have a set-up that offers the perfect mix of support and comfort, ideal for tackling long journeys without tiring the rider and passenger.
Urban Riding Mode
The power output of the Urban Riding Mode is reduced to 115 hp and the suspension setting is perfect for easily overcoming frequent city obstacles such as speed bumps, manhole covers, etc. DTC and DWC switch to a very high intervention level to ensure the maximum level of safety in all road conditions that can be encountered in the city. The ABS is set to level 3.
Wet Riding Mode
The Wet Riding Mode is designed for riding on low-grip surfaces, or on wet surfaces. The RM limits the maximum power to 115 hp with a particularly smooth throttle response (Power Mode Low) and the default level of the electronic controls is set to offer maximum stability, ensuring better grip and stability even when grip conditions are not optimal.
Ducati Vehicle Observer
The controls dedicated to traction management (DTC) and wheelie management (DWC) have evolved in their operation thanks to an algorithm, developed by Ducati Corse, called Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO). This algorithm allows an instantaneous estimation of physical, kinematic and dynamic quantities that cannot be measured in practice, which impact the forces on the ground, acceleration and maximum torque
that the vehicle can withstand in various riding conditions.
Thanks to the additional quantities calculated by the DVO, the DTC and DWC controls are able to define the skidding and wheelie targets with much greater precision than was possible using only the data provided by the inertial platform. In this way, the controls intervene in an almost predictive way, allowing the rider to exploit the performance of the bike more effectively in maximum safety.
ABS Cornering
Pikes Peak V4 offers maximum active safety thanks to the cornering functions of its Bosch 10.3ME ABS, applied to the Brembo system, capable of modulating the braking power independently on both wheels even when the bike is leaning, thus avoiding the risk of a fall due to the wheel locking. The Cornering ABS receives the bike’s inclination data in real time from the inertial platform, and by interacting with the Riding
Modes, it adapts its action to the conditions and riding situations.
The Ducati ABS can be set to three levels that change its behaviour and functionality. These levels are associated by default with the different Riding Modes. Lifting of the rear end when braking, locking of the rear wheel and potential locking of the front when the bike is leaning are situations that are managed differently by the three different levels, which range from the most cautious associated with Urban, Wet and Touring, to the one most suited to dynamic riding for Sport, up to the freest, associated with Race
mode.
Thanks to a processor that controls the ABS, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak uses a combined braking system between the front and rear (Electronic Combined Braking System) optimised at level 3 for the Wet, Urban and Touring Riding Modes. In Sport and Race modes, the ABS is set to level 2, where it allows a slight lift of the rear wheel. The rider can still further raise the level of sportiness by activating level 1 from the menu,
designed for more sporty road use; in this case, the ABS function (non-cornering) remains active only on the front axle, while it is deactivated on the rear wheel, allowing it to drift when braking in more sporty riding.
EBC (Engine Brake Control)
The EBC engine brake management system derives from the one developed by Ducati for racing and allows the rider to choose the intensity of the engine brake applied by the rear wheel when the throttle is closed. The EBC system offers three levels of intervention.
Brake Light EVO (BLE)
To increase the visibility of the bike for those following during strong decelerations, the Multistrada V4 is now equipped with the Brake Light EVO system. When the deceleration exceeds a certain limit, the rear brake light switches from fixed to a high-frequency flash. In addition, the system now also activates the emergency flashing hazard light at the same time, deactivating it when the rider starts accelerating again.
DTC (Ducati Traction Control)
An integral part of the Ducati Safety Pack, the DTC manages loss of grip of the rear wheel by integrating data from the wheel speed sensors and the inertial platform, also considering the lean angle. The DTC is therefore able to control rear wheel slippage, increasing the performance and active safety of the bike. The system allows you to choose between 8 different intervention levels that can be selected based on the
conditions, riding style and rider skills.
DWC (Ducati Wheelie Control)
The system increases rider safety by analysing the bike’s setup, detecting wheelies and managing engine power accordingly. The DWC is integrated into the Riding Modes and can be adjusted to 8 levels.
DQS (Ducati Quick Shift) up/down
The DQS with up/down function, developed on the Panigale V4, uses information on the lean angle to maximize the stability of the motorcycle during gear changes when cornering. In addition to minimizing gear shift times, the system allows for downshifting without using the clutch, ensuring even more effective deceleration.
The extent and duration of the various actuations is designed to ensure maximum fluidity of engagement in both touring and sports riding, working in synergy with the anti-hopping clutch and Engine Brake Control (EBC).
Hands Free Ignition
The Pikes Peak V4 uses a Hands Free ignition system, a solution introduced in the Ducati range by the Multistrada in 2010, which allows the user to keep the key in their pocket and start the bike (or simply unlock the steering lock) with the appropriate button. The tank is opened by the mechanical “flip” key integrated into the electronic key, alternatively the user can choose the optional keyless tank cap.
More, from another press release issued by Ducati:
Ducati unveils the new Multistrada V4, V4 S and Pikes Peak 2025
The new Multistrada V4 2025 is more efficient to ride, comfortable for the passenger and thanks to extended deactivation it reduces consumption by up to 6%, increasing autonomy.
The automatic lowering device makes the Multistrada V4 easier to handle and manoeuvre at low speeds and when stopping
The Ducati Vehicle Observer, the new Skyhook EVO suspension and the advanced electronic strategies for the braking system make the Multistrada safer and more fun to ride
The Pikes Peak V4 is even sportier and more effective thanks to all the innovations introduced on the Multistrada V4 and the optimizations on the Öhlins event-based suspension
Borgo Panigale (Bologna, Italy), 19 September 2024 – With a new episode of the Ducati World Première 2025, the Bologna-based company presents the new Multistrada V4 MY 2025, introducing important innovations that make it more sophisticated, more fuel-efficient and comfortable for the passenger. It is joined by the V4 Pikes Peak, the crossover that celebrates the sporting successes of the Multistrada, which – sharing the electronic, mechanical and aesthetic evolutions of the Multistrada V4 – becomes even more exciting to ride, effective and fascinating.
The new Multistrada V4 is the Ducati aimed at those who love to travel in great comfort on any type of road, while enjoying the sportiness that has always characterized Borgo Panigale motorcycles. A Multistrada V4 improved and more customizable to offer an even more exciting experience.
With the new Multistrada V4 S 2025, Ducati takes the touring attitude of the Multistrada V4 to an even higher level, thanks to greater efficiency in riding, even when fully loaded, greater comfort for the passenger and new electronic systems that make it safer and more performing in all road conditions. The new Automatic Lowering Device makes it even more usable. In sports riding, the Multistrada V4 is more precise and exciting to ride, thanks to an optimized chassis. And with the V4 Granturismo engine in the Euro 5+ version equipped with extended deactivation, performance (170 hp), reliability and running costs (maintenance intervals every 60,000 km, Oil Service every 15,000 km/24 months and the 4 year warranty Multistrada 4EVER**) remain top-notch. Extended deactivation, in particular, reduces consumption by 6%*, increasing autonomy and travel pleasure.
The 2025 Multistrada V4 is also new in style. Redesigned at the front, with more aggressive proportions on the front end, its line clearly expresses dynamism and sportiness. The front view, in particular, brings it closer to the style of the new Panigale V4. The double front headlight is highlighted by the new painted parts that completely frame it, taking on an important stylistic presence as on the 916 and 1098. The new silencer has a sharper shape and an even more personal sound, helping to underline the Ducati sporting DNA of the new Multistrada.
At ease on any road
Living up to its name, the Multistrada V4 S is a bike that further improves its ability to tackle all roads, especially those with imperfect surfaces. This Multistrada can in fact count on semi-active suspension with Skyhook DSS EVO control strategy, even more precise and efficient thanks to the new sensor mounted on the fork, and equipped with predictive functions, such as bump detection, which allow it to adapt the rear suspension response to road roughness in real time.
The new Multistrada V4 S is equipped with self-levelling functionality, which guarantees a constant setup in “rider”, “rider+passenger” and “luggage” configurations in order to always keep the characteristics of the vehicle unchanged. Furthermore, regardless of the selected Riding Mode, the rider can now change the suspension response even while on the move, using a dedicated button, to enjoy greater comfort in relaxed riding or more support when tackling the curves of a mountain route.
Safety and technology
The Multistrada V4 S was the first motorcycle in the world equipped with a front and rear radar system to support Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which makes riding less tiring on long motorway stretches, and Blind Spot Detection (BSD), which signals the presence of approaching vehicles in the blind spot of the mirrors. To these, on the 2025 model, the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) function is added, which warns the rider of potential collisions with a vehicle ahead with a pop-up on the dashboard. In emergency braking, the new Ducati Brake Light now also activates the direction indicators to signal the danger more immediately to vehicles following.
The 2025 Multistrada V4 also offers the rider improved greater visibility when riding at night, with Ducati Cornering Lights that are more effective in illuminating the road when leaning and an optimized headlight cluster to reduce the shadow area in front of the front wheel. In addition, the Coming Home function allows you to leave the low beam headlight on for a few seconds after switching off the ignition, making it easier to open the garage door when returning home in the dark.
With the new DVO (Ducati Vehicle Observer) function, the Multistrada V4 becomes even safer and more efficient, thanks to electronic controls that can act with greater precision. This function estimates the ground forces acting on the motorcycle and the loads that it can bear in various riding conditions, simulating the input of 70 sensors to integrate the data provided by the inertial platform. The Ducati Vehicle Observer, developed by Ducati Corse in MotoGP, refines the strategies of ABS Cornering, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) and Ducati Traction Control (DTC).
The new Multistrada V4 also features three levels of EBC (Engine Brake Control), allowing the rider to customize the engine brake to suit their riding style. Finally, the Electronic Combined Braking System, with its advanced strategies and functions, modulates the action on the front and rear brakes to always guarantee ideal performance, now also based on the load. In addition to the front-to-rear strategy, which manages the rear brake even when only using the front control, the new Multistrada V4 is now equipped with an unprecedented rear-to-front strategy that optimizes braking power when only using the rear control.
The new Multistrada V4 is also easier to handle when stationary and at low speed. Thanks to the introduction of the Automatic Lowering Device, the bike “lowers” rapidly, with a variation of up to 30 mm, and automatically when the speed drops below 10 km/h. When the rider accelerates, exceeding 50 km/h, the Multistrada V4 automatically returns to its riding height. The system works automatically and can be deactivated by the rider.
The 6.5-inch TFT colour dashboard has been updated in the user interface, with more efficient and versatile control of the suspension. The system naturally maintains the map navigation functions thanks to the Ducati Connect application, which also supports the use of the phone to answer calls or listen to music, using a helmet equipped with an intercom system. The interface for choosing the level of accessory heating for grips and seat is new and more intuitive.
More comfortable for the passenger
The new Multistrada V4 S is the ideal bike for travelling as a couple, and has been designed to provide even more comfort to the travelling companion. The panniers and the top case have been moved back to offer more space for the passenger’s legs. The new die-cast aluminium support for the top case offers the passenger better support and a greater sense of robustness when the top case is installed. Furthermore, thanks to the availability of seats of different heights for both the rider and the passenger and the lowered suspension kit, the Multistrada V4 S can be customized to adapt to any couple configuration.
Enduro Riding Mode with dedicated Power Mode and new Wet Riding Mode
To make the most of the Multistrada V4’s potential in any context, Ducati has developed five Riding Modes that on the Multistrada V4 see a significant evolution of the Enduro mode and the introduction of the Wet mode, designed for wet surfaces and reduced grip.
Selecting the Enduro Riding Mode activates a dedicated Power Mode, which limits power to 114 hp with a dynamic and direct response specific for off-road use. The DTC switches to a lower intervention level and the DWC is deactivated. The ABS on the rear wheel is also deactivated and the cornering function and rear lift-up detection are inhibited to adapt to off-road use.
Extended deactivation
The Multistrada V4 is equipped with the extended deactivation strategy of the rear bank. In addition to switching off the rear cylinders when the bike is stationary and the engine is idling, the V4 Granturismo keeps the rear bank deactivated in other operating conditions, to the benefit of fuel consumption and emissions, which are reduced by 6% compared to the previous model.*
With this strategy, deactivation also occurs when the bike is moving. As the speed increases or above a certain torque request from the throttle grip, the rear cylinders are reactivated, guaranteeing the character and performance of the V4 Granturismo. The system is active in all Riding Modes.
Engine and chassis
The 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo engine is now Euro 5+ homologated, keeping its performance unchanged. In the version mounted on the 2025 Multistrada V4, it delivers 170 hp (125 kW) at 10,750 rpm and 123.8 Nm at 9,000 rpm, with a particularly linear torque curve to ensure a smooth and progressive response at all speeds. The performance of this engine, combined with its total weight of just 66.7 kg, allows the V4 Granturismo to confirm itself as the category benchmark for power and lightness. These numbers are combined with refined technical solutions, such as a counter-rotating crankshaft, derived from the experience gained by Ducati Corse in MotoGP, which works “against” the gyroscopic inertia of the wheels, but also the torque curves dedicated to each individual ratio to combine smooth delivery at low speeds, robust torque at medium speeds and power at high speeds.
Regarding the chassis, the Multistrada V4 confirms the lightweight and compact aluminium monocoque frame, with a double-sided swingarm in shell-cast aluminium mounted on a pivot repositioned 1 millimetre higher, increasing the anti-squat effect of the suspension to make riding more precise and effective even when fully loaded.
In addition, on the Multistrada V4 S 2025, the monoshock is able to manage a greater preload range, which goes from 12 to 20 mm. In this way, the standard calibration in the various load modes is more balanced, and increases the effect of the Automatic Lowering Device function in situations of greater load, when traveling with luggage and a passenger.
Packages and trims
The new Multistrada V4 2025 is now also offered in new Sport Travel & Radar and Adventure Travel & Radar trims, which are added to the already known Radar and Travel & Radar. The new trims include a centre stand, heated grips and seats, and of course front and rear radar. The Sport trim adds panniers and forged rims, which thanks to a weight reduction of 2 kg make the Multistrada V4 nimbler and sportier, while the Adventure is characterized by aluminium panniers and spoked wheels.
Accessories and clothing
In addition to a very high level of standard equipment, and the aforementioned forged aluminium rims, the Multistrada V4 has a wide range of accessories, from parts in aluminium machined from solid to carbon fibre superstructures and parts, such as the dry clutch, which enhance the racing sportiness, up to the garage stands and motorcycle canvases.
Ducati has also specifically created some clothing items to fully enjoy the touring possibilities of the Multistrada V4. The Tour Summer outfit, for example, with large areas dedicated to ventilation, detachable sleeves and three independent layers, including thermal lining and waterproof membrane, to offer comfort in all weather conditions. Or the Strada C5 suit, which is made of a comfortable, sturdy and modular stretch fabric in terms of thermal protection, thanks to the detachable Gore-Tex® internal membrane and an internal down jacket that can also be used on its own, once the bike is parked.
New V4 Pikes Peak
The V4 Pikes Peak is the Ducati for those who love the sportier side of the Multistrada, enjoying its performance on the curves of mountain passes and being won over by the charm of the single-sided swingarm, the precision of the 17-inch wheels with forged rims, and the boldness of the MotoGP-inspired livery. The Multistrada for enthusiasts who want a crossover that is at the same time exhilarating to ride, elegant and comfortable.
With the presentation of the new Pikes Peak, Ducati raises the bar once again, applying to the technical base of the new Multistrada V4 2025 chassis, electronic and ergonomic solutions designed to give it a decidedly sportier attitude.
Renewed design
The design of the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is developed starting from the characteristic elements of the Multistrada V4 family and integrating them with the two historically distinctive elements of the Pikes Peak from an aesthetic and functional point of view: the 17” front wheel and the single-sided swingarm. The racing nature is underlined by the new “Pikes Peak” livery, inspired in the colours and graphics by those of the Ducati MotoGP, Superbike and Motocross bikes, with number plates on the side panels and on the windshield, to accentuate the reference to racing competition.
To further underline its innate sportiness, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is equipped with numerous carbon fibre parts and a homologated Akrapovič titanium silencer. Other distinctive aesthetic elements are the low smoked plexiglass, the unmistakable gold anodization of the Öhlins fork sleeves, the seat with the V4 logo and the Ducati Corse shield applied to the beak.
Sporting chassis
The chassis of the V4 Pikes Peak differs significantly from the Multistrada V4, and is developed around the 17” front wheel to ensure great precision and reactivity for the rider. The bike is equipped with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV sports road tyres, in the sizes 120/70 front and 190/55-17 rear, and mounts new five-spoke forged aluminium wheels.
The Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspensions have been optimized in their strategies to offer more support in sports riding and, at the same time, greater comfort in touring use. The system works according to “event based” logic, as on the Panigale V4 S and Streetfighter V4 S, self-regulating based on the rider’s riding style. Furthermore, using the dedicated button on the left handlebar, the rider can now choose the suspension control strategy regardless of the selected Riding Mode. On this bike, he can activate the Track, Dynamic, Comfort or Low Grip Suspension Modes, increasing support and precision, or comfort and stability, based on the type of route and conditions without changing the engine response or the behaviour of the electronic controls.
The new Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is now also equipped with EBC (Engine Brake Control) adjustable on three levels, which allows the rider to customize the engine brake according to riding style and context. Finally, the Electronic Combined Braking System offers the front-to-rear strategy, which manages the rear brake also by operating only the front control.
The engine has been optimized to enhance the characteristics of the bike, with the inclusion of the Race Riding Mode, developed specifically for this version. The Race map is added to a more racing strategy for the limiter, which comes in more gradually than on the Multistrada V4, in order to alert the rider in advance and allow more effective sporty riding in terms of gear changes in the high area of the rev counter. The quickshifter has a dedicated calibration that allows very aggressive downshifting, in addition to the implementation of an even more direct throttle-grip link in the High Power Mode.
Ergonomics
The new Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak offers specifically designed ergonomics to ensure maximum control and optimize lean angles. The riding position differs from that of the Multistrada V4, with higher and more rearward footpegs to increase the maximum lean angle and facilitate body movements, and the handlebars are lower, narrower and have a less accentuated curvature. This ergonomic combination translates into a better feeling in sports riding, while still maintaining a good level of comfort.
Safety and technology
The Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak naturally confirms the advanced and sophisticated electronics package of the Multistrada V4 S, which includes, among other things, front and rear radar technology as standard, which enables the functionality of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and the introduction of Forward Collision Warning.
The Multistrada V4 2025 Pikes Peak also offers the rider better visibility when riding at night, with Ducati Cornering Lights that are more effective in illuminating the road when leaning and an optimised light cluster to reduce the shadow cone in front of the front wheel. Furthermore, to increase safety, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak offers a rear fog light as an accessory.
Availability
The Ducati Multistrada V4 Model Year 2025 is available in dealerships starting from October 2024 in the three colours Ducati Red, Thrilling Black and Arctic White. The Pikes Peak Model Year 2025, also in dealerships with the same timing, is available in a single trim level, which includes the front and rear radar as standard.
US Pricing
Multistrada V4 $19,995
Multistrada V4 S $28,305
Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak $32,995
