Ducati Multistrada V2 S 890 2025 — Specifications

How to reconcile the soul of a Ducati with the requirements of an accessible grand touring trail? Bologna’s answer for 2025 is this Multistrada V2 S 890, a machine that resolutely turns the page on its predecessor. Beneath lines reminiscent of the family, a completely new motorcycle presents itself, built around a lightweight aluminum monocoque frame and this new 890 cm3 L-twin engine. With 115 horsepower at 10750 rpm and 92 Nm of torque, the technical specifications of the Ducati Multistrada V2 S 890 2025 promise a less intimidating approach than the V4, but still with that intoxicating character typical of Ducati engines.

The weight reduction gamble is crucial here. By announcing a diet of approximately 18 kilos, Ducati tackles the traditional weak point of trails. The 202 kg fully fueled remain worthy of a well-equipped machine, but this slimming cure will certainly be felt in handling. The heart of the S version lies in its semi-active Skyhook suspension, inherited from previous models but reworked. The system, now dissociable from the riding modes, allows for custom combinations, such as an engine in Sport mode with Touring damping. The Minimum Preload function, which lowers the rear with a simple press, is an ingenious detail for those of modest stature facing the 830 mm seat.

On paper, the electronic equipment is generous: 5-inch TFT dashboard, traction control, anti-wheeling, cornering ABS, and a new Wet mode joining the usual Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro modes. Yet, at this price of 18,890 euros, the absence as standard of heated grips and integrated navigation feels disappointing. It’s a commercial calculation that seems petty for a motorcycle displaying touring ambitions. Faced with competitors like the BMW F 900 XR, better equipped as standard at an equivalent price, or the Triumph Tiger 900 GT, Ducati plays the card of image and pure dynamics.

This new generation V-twin, with its Desmodromic variable distribution, is clearly the protagonist. Ducati boasts a generous torque range, with 75% of the force available from 3500 rpm. Paired with a chain transmission and high-end Brembo radial braking (double 320 mm discs at the front), it should offer this mixture of suppleness for the road and bite for mountain passes that defines a good sporty trail. The 19-liter tank and evolved aerodynamics aim for autonomy and comfort on long distances.

Ultimately, this Multistrada V2 S 890 2025 is aimed at the demanding globetrotter who seeks the agility and character of a Ducati without the extremes (and the budget) of the V4. It is neither the most loaded nor the least expensive in its category, but it brings a promise of lightness, customizable electronics and that hoarse engine that defines its identity. It is a credible and seductive alternative for those who accept to pay the price of the pirate, options included.