Become a Multistrada Expert * Motorcycles R Us

Shopping for an adventure motorcycle in 2024 offers a saturated market of sensational models to pick from.

Entry low spec but low price models, right up to what we previously enjoyed only in superbikes. Adventure now doesn't mean a slug that's just for the dirt, in fact, it's such a strong market, it's become the go to for more buyers than street naked and supersports in many instances across all brands.

The ability to travel long distance comfortably, add locked luggage, have weather protection, take a pillion in comfort, and do all of that with the latest technologies such as large colour screens and radar cruise control, yet not miss out on power and torque for speeds that, in Australia, can land you in front of a magistrate and send your ride to bike jail on a tow truck.

Ducati are renowned for sophistication, performance and especially of late, technology. Browsing the Italian brand's offerings can get confusing really quickly, as some terms across the range are different site-to-site Unlike some brands who offer one model with options to add on (or none), Ducati have multiple variants from the factory, with the ability to add onwards from there with a massive range of accessories.

Chances are you're buying a Ducati because you want a top shelf motorcycle, and that's reflected in sales where upper level models are the better sellers (and hold stronger demand when it's time to trade-in or privately sell).

To clarify the long list of variants on offer, here's a breakdown of the Multistrada range.

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MULTISTRADA V2

Also known as Multistrada 950 and in Queensland, this prints on your rego in some instances. The most affordable Multistrada. An L-Twin 937cc motor delivering 83kW and 96Nm, the weight of these are incredible at 217kg wet no fuel thanks to a 5kg reduction in 2022, with a low down mass meaning these feel so light and easy to ride. One colour (Ducati Red), alloy wheels, halogen headlights, monochrome LCD dash.

View the Multistrada V2 on this website.

MULTISTRADA V2 S

This model changes and adds technology to the build.

Full LED headlights (replaces halogen)
Cornering LED lights (within the headlight cluster)
Colour 5″ TFT instrument display (replaces the monochrome LCD)
Backlit switches
Bluetooth hands free
Ducati Quickshift up/down (DQS)
Ducati SkyHook Electronic Suspension EVO
Cruise control
S decals and livery

Also adds the ability to option the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.

Available in either Ducati Red or for 2024, Thrilling Black. which replaced Street Grey that was available in the 2023 model.

View the Multistrada V2 S on this website.

MULTISTRADA V2 S TRAVEL

Also known as a Touring. Same as the S, with these additions from factory.

Pannier set, lockable
Heated grips
Centre stand

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MULTISTRADA V4

Also known as V4 Essential.
The start of the V4 range which replaced the Multistrada 1260 back in 2021. Ducati are immensely proud of the massive effort to make a performance motor to a touring motor, along with relaxed maintenance.

A V4 motor that's lighter than the previous L-Twin, 1,158cc with 'twin pulse' firing order, 125kW and 125Nm with high 14:1 compression ratio. Long 15,000km or annual service intervals and a ultra long 60,000km valve service interval.

Available in alloy wheels only. One colour; Ducati Red.

View the Multistrada V4 on this website.

MULTISTRADA V4 S

Also known as the V4 S Essential, denoting no further factory options.
Moving to the S opens up the option of alloy wheels or spoked wheels from factory, plus a range of livery options as of 2024. Ducati Red, Aviator Grey (pictured), Iceberg White.

Upgrading to the S adds these features:

Bosch 6.5″ colour TFT display with integrated GPS maps (via smartphone apps) which tilts (the non-S screen does not tilt).
Connectivity Control Unit (CCU)
Ducati SkyHook Suspension (DSS) EVO
Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)
Ducati Quick Shift Up/Down (DQS)
Cruise control
Larger front 330 mm floating discs (vs 320 mm)
V4 S badging

View the Multistrada V4 S with alloy wheels on this website.
View the Multistrada V4 S with spoked wheels on this website.

MULTISTRADA V4 S RADAR

Also known as the V4 S Tech. Everything about the V4 S with the addition of:

Adaptive Radar Cruise Control - uses front radar like a car to measure distance and match the speed
Rear Blind Spot Monitor - uses a rear radar to detect objects in your blind spot, warning you with an amber light in the mirror housing

Available in the same three colours, Iceberg White pictured. Alloy or Spoked wheels from factory.

View the Multistrada V4 S Radar with alloy wheels on this website.
View the Multistrada V4 S Radar with spoked wheels on this website.

MULTISTRADA V4 S TRAVEL + RADAR

The most popular model and the largest practical sense for ownership. Also known as the V4 S Tech Touring. Everything about the V4 S Radar with the addition of:

Side panniers
Heated rider grips
Heated rider seat
Heated passenger seat
Centre stand

As above, available in the same three colours, Ducati Red pictured. Alloy or Spoked wheels from factory.

View the Multistrada V4 S Travel + Radar with alloy wheels on this website.
View the Multistrada V4 S Travel + Radar with spoked wheels on this website.

MULTISTRADA V4 S FULL

Next up the ranks takes the Travel + Radar variant and adds:

Type-approved Akrapovic silencer
Carbon fibre front guard

Once again, available in the same three colours, Iceberg White pictured. Alloy or Spoked wheels from factory.

View the Multistrada V4 S Full with alloy wheels on this website.
View the Multistrada V4 S Full with spoked wheels on this website.

MULTISTRADA V4 S GRAND TOUR

New from 2024 onwards is the well equipped GT model. One livery only. Alloy wheels only. Made for those who want sensational tarmac touring, with dirt road capabilities and some nice fruit as a factory packaged bike.

Side cases
Centre stand
Heated rider grips
Heated rider seat
Heated passenger seat
Handsfree Fuel Cap
Auxillery Additional LED Lights
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

View the Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour on this website.

MULTISTRADA V4 PIKES PEAK

Now the big changes begin. Totally performance orientated, although very capable for touring (just keep it on the tarmac). Although Multistrada V4 features exist on Pikes Peak vs non-Pikes Peak, there is alot that makes this something very special.

Demsosedici GP 2021 Inspired Livery
Carbon Fibre parts
Two-tone seat with V4 logo
Dark smoked low windshield
17″ front wheel
Road focussed performance tyres
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV (front 120/70, rear 190/55)
Marchesini forged aluminium rims (weight reduction = -2.7kg)
Overall weight reduction by 4kgs to 214kg dry (vs Multi V4 S)
Single sided cast aluminium swing arm
Ohlins Smart-EC 2.0 Electronic Suspension with event-based strategy
- Similar to Panigale V4 S and Streetfighter V4 S
- Note: previous generation Pikes Peak had non-electronic Ohlins suspension
Brembo Stylema calipers on 330 mm front discs with Panigale brake pads
Akrapovic titanium carbon fibre muffler, type approved
Handlebars 15mm lower 9mm rolled forward
Footpegs 10mm higher and 10mm further back
170mm wheel travel front and rear
- that’s 10mm less travel on the rear wheel
25.75 degree rake (+1.25)
120mm trail (+17.5mm)
1595mm wheelbase (+28mm)
Race riding mode
New wheelie control strategy, more accurate for impulsive manoeuvres
Sporty ABS calibration (ABS Level 2 allows slight rear wheel lift up)
ABS Level 1 (only front) is focussed on top on-road performance vs MTV4 ABS Level 1 for off-road
Enchanced Quickshifter with new strategy for faster gear shifts and aggressive downshifts allowable
New more gradual rev limiter strategy
More direct grip throttle link with High Engine Mode
One version, one colour, one trim
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection

View the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak on this website.

MULTISTRADA V4 RS

Performance born, sensationally different from anything already mentioned. Desmodromic motor, dry clutch, the list is long, and below:

V4 Desmosedici Stradale 90 degree
Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based suspension
1,103 cc (vs 1,158cc)
Power 132 kW (180 hp) @ 12,250 rpm
Torque 118 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Multiplate STM EVO-SBK billet aluminium dry clutch
Front Ohlins 48mm fully adjustable USD fork with TiN treatment
Rear Ohlins TTX36 fully adjustable monoshock
Front Marchesini forged alloy wheel 17" x 3.5"
Rear Marchesini forged alloy wheel 17" x 6"
Front tyre Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyre Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 190/55 ZR17
Front Brembo Stylema monobloc 4-piston 2-pad calipers
30,000 km valve clearance service interval (vs 60,000km)
Race Riding Mode
Carbon fibre front mudguard
Carbon fibre handguards
Carbon fibre heat sheilds
Carbon fibre front beak
Titanium subframe
Sports orientated tail section
Larger windshield
Livery in Iceberg White and Desmosedici MotoGP

View the Multistrada V4 RS on this website.

MULTISTRADA V4 RALLY RADAR

Let's get offroad focussed. The beginning of the Rally models that were launched in 2023. Long range riding, off-tarmac focus, yet very capable of the sealed road trips you have planned. The Rally also welcomed specification changes to the Multistrada V4 range.

Spoked wheels only, two choices for livery - Ducati Red (pictured), or Brushed Aluminium and Matt Black.

30 litre fuel tank (+8 litres)
Floating mounting system for aluminium panniers
New air cooled phone compartment
Centre stand
Increased overall weight (due to fuel capacity)
Optional panniers and top case, total 117 litres
Increased passenger habitability
More powerful modular rear braking system with smaller cylinder piston
Adjustable rider seat, 870 mm or 890 mm heights
New larger more protective windshield (by height and width)
New air deflectors for rider and especially the passenger
Closable air ducts for rider's legs (close for winter)
Front 330 mm front Brembo Stylema discs and callipers
Various optional rider seat heights (1x high, 2x low) at extra cost
Low suspension kit as option extra cost accessory, lower by 20 mm
Two passenger seat heights as optional accessories (high or low)
Increased pre-load by 6 mm
Cast offroad footpegs
Protected banjo rear master cylinder
Two position rear brake pedal (on or off road), no tool required
200 mm front and rear SkyHook Suspension (+30 mm front, +20 mm rear)
New position sensor in front fork (more accurate)
19" front and 17" rear lighter spoked wheels (reduced by 3.2kg each)
235 mm ground clearance (+15 mm)
Reinforced sump guard
Pirelli SCORPION tyres homogolated use
New minimum pre-load (for climbing on or off the bike)
New Easy Lift (key on and open hydraulic brake, assists moving bike off centre stand)
Revised cylinder deactivation (now whilst standing, low speed and under certain power demands)
New exhaust pre-silencer (lower CO2, reduced heat for rider and passenger)
New Off Road Power Mode (maximum 84kW for better control)
ABS Completely Off Mode (when in Enduro mode)
Revised Quickshifter (now smoother at low speed and low rpm)

View the Multistrada V4 Rally Radar on this website.

MULTISTRADA V4 RALLY ADVENTURE TRAVEL + RADAR

The entry model Rally above, with two livery options and spoked wheels only, plus the following:

Front and rear radars (adaptive cruise, blind spot monitor)
Heated grips
Heated seats rider and passenger
Aluminium panniers

View the Multistrada V4 Adventure Rally Travel + Radar on this website.

MULTISTRADA V4 RALLY FULL ADVENTURE

Top of the line Rally. Colour options and features of the Rally Adventure Travel + Radar, plus:

Akrapovic silencer
Carbon front guard

View the Multistrada V4 Rally Full Adventure on this website.

DEMONSTRATOR TEST RIDES AND BUYING

We aim to keep a Multistrada V2 and Multistrada V4 demonstrators on fleet, when approved and available.

These have an end of use period where they can be offered for sale. If no deposit paid, a test ride can be booked on these bikes, and if they are in our used search result they are for sale.

Not all variants are available for test riding, either a limited supply or we have filled our allocation across the model range of Ducati's. Talk to our team about the differences on this page and how best to find a bike to ride against your consideration of purchase.

Search our Ducati demo fleet not yet for sale.
Search our pre-owned Ducati's, including demo's now for sale.

HONOURABLE MENTIONs

DESERTX AND DESERTX RALLY

OK, not a Multistrada, however often compared when shopping being a Ducati adventure bike. We recommend considering the DesertX when thinking about a Multistrada V2, as they are very capable on the tarmac not just offroad. The DesertX Rally is due in 2024.

View the DesertX on this website.
View the DesertX Rally on this website.

Discontinued | multistrada v4 s sport full

Take a Multistrada V4 S Full and add Sport livery. This was popular with early adopters and had a short life in the market. No longer available, you'll see them on the roads and for sale second-hand.

We at Motorcycles R Us hope the above guide, although quite long, assists your Multistrada purchase and understanding of the vast range of models. Some of these are special order from Ducati, built specifically for you, where as top-sellers have a shorter wait time, if any, subject to factory builds and how many are selling as they arrive to Australia.

As an authorised Ducati dealer, talk to our Sales Team to further explain the variants, colours and how to organise a demonstration.

Phone 07 3208 7999 during trading hours.
Visit our Ducati showroom at 112 Kingston Road Underwood 4119.
Send us your details either via our website CONTACT US form or our FACEBOOK page private message and we'll have one of our Sales Team get in touch.

See you soon on a Ducati!