2025 Ducati Multistrada V4, V4 S and V4 Pikes Peak – First Look

Ducati announced refinements to its Multistrada V4 range, with the aims of improving comfort and fuel efficiency. Pricing starts at $19,995 for the base model, $28,305 for the Multistrada V4 S (which, for the U.S. includes the Travel & Radar trim), and $32,995 for the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak. All three versions will arrive in dealerships in October. The announcement does not include the V4 RS model or the V4 Rally, but we expect both will be confirmed at a later date.

The 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine is now Euro5+ homologated, without any change to its performance. For U.S. models, Ducati claims an output of 170 hp at 10,750 rpm and 91.3 lb-ft. at 9,000 rpm. A bigger change comes in the cylinder deactivation strategy, with the engine now deactivating the rear bank at low engine speeds instead of just when stationary or idling. Ducati claims his change improves fuel consumption by 6%.

Ducati also redesigned the silencer on the Multi V4 and V4 S, giving it a sharper shape. The Pikes Peak model comes standard with an Akrapovič titanium silencer.

The 2025 Multistrada V4 and V4 S offer five ride modes, Touring, Urban, and Sport, a new Wet mode, and an updated Enduro mode. Wet mode is (obviously) designed for wet surfaces where there is reduced grip, making it safer to ride in the rain. The updated Enduro mode now limits power to 114 hp, with a throttle response optimized for off-road riding. Enduro mode also reduces traction control intervention, turns off wheelie control, deactivates rear wheel ABS and inhibits cornering ABS and rear lift-up detection. The Pikes Peak model receives an additional Race Riding mode.

The cornering ABS, traction control and wheelie control systems are overseen by a new Ducati Vehicle Observer function. Introduced on the new Panigale and developed from Ducati’s MotoGP program, DVO is an advanced algorithm that simulates the input of 70 different sensors to estimate the ground forces acting on the motorcycle and the loads from various riding conditions. For 2025, all Multistrada V4 models receive the three-level engine braking control system that was introduced on the Rally model.

The chassis is also similar to the 2024 design, using the same aluminum monocoque frame and, for the V4 and V4 S, a double-sided swingarm. Ducati did move the swingarm pivot 1mm higher to increase the anti-squat effect of the suspension. That doesn’t sound like much of an adjustment, but Ducati says it hits the right balance for maximizing performance when riding alone or loaded with a passenger and luggage.

 The Pikes Peak model will again use a single-sided swingarm to highlight its sportier purpose, even if it’s ironic that the new Panigale went the other direction.

The base model is equipped with a fully-adjustable 50mm inverted fork and a rear shock with remote spring preload adjustment. The Multistrada V4 S receives an updated semi-active electronic Ducati Skyhook suspension with a new position sensor on the front fork for more precision. The rear shock on the V4 S is new, now with a wider preload range, going from 12mm to 20mm.

The V4 S also offers a self-leveling function to keep the bike level, even with a passenger or luggage, as well as a new bump detection system which adapts the rear suspension in real time for rough terrain using data from the new sensor on the fork. For 2025, Ducati added a dedicated button for changing the suspension response while in motion, regardless of the selected ride mode.

The Pikes Peak model uses an Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension optimized for sportier riding. It uses an event-based logic, similar to the systems on the Panigale V4 S and Streetfighter V4 S. Like the Multistrada V4 S, it comes with a dedicated button for adjusting suspension.

The base model Multistrada V4 comes equipped with dual radially-mounted Brembo monoblock four-piston calipers and 320mm discs up front and a Brembo two-piston caliper and 280mm disc at the rear (previously 265mm). The S and Pikes Peak models use higher quality Stylema calipers and larger 330mm rotors for the front wheel, and the same rear brakes as the regular model.

For 2025, all three models receive an Electronic Combined Braking System that modulates brakes on both ends. The Pikes Peak model uses a front-to-rear strategy for combined braking, automatically applying rear brakes when operating just the hand control. For the regular V4 and V4 S models, the system works front-to-rear but also rear-to-front, managing the front brake when only using the rear brake control.

For two-up riding, Ducati tweaked the luggage system on the V4 S to match the Rally model, moving the panniers and top case mounts further back to give passengers a bit more leg room. A new die-cast aluminum support for the top case also helps improve passenger comfort.

The 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 will be available in Ducati Red with black alloy wheels and silver-colored brake calipers. The S model will be available in three color options: Ducati Red, Thrilling Black, and Arctic White. The Pikes Peak model comes with a special paint scheme inspired by Ducati’s MotoGP livery, matched with a carbon fiber front fender and beak and Marchesini forged aluminum wheels.