Ducati Multistrada V2 S 2024 — Specifications

Everything is a matter of compromise; more or less equitable. The Ducati Multistrada V2 S really wanted to take on a maximum of elements from its big sister, the V4, but everyone must stay in their place. Family reunion, shouting match, headbutt (of the fork), a little oil on the table, and then we discuss. The big Multistrada retains the advantage of the 4-cylinder engine, a lot of horsepower, and a dedicated clientele; the mid-size model takes on the status of guardian of the symbolic L-twin.

However, it no longer wants to resemble it, as has been the case for all generations of coexistence; up to the 1260 c3m. Then came the V4 with its "Granturismo" engine. It changed its face (a little) and its chassis (a lot) when its number of cylinders doubled. The 937 cm3, for its part, only receives barely perceptible design retouching. The two Ducati trail-GTs no longer resemble each other except from afar. A positive point for the V2, which will be less compared and more identifiable.

The break is marked between engine displacements. Whereas there is almost none between generations. Thus, only a patch of color under the seat and a few decals allow you to distinguish the new from the old mid-size Bolognese trail. It’s on the engine side that certain operations distinguish the V2 S from the 950 S. It signals a loss of 2 kg, gained on the clutch, connecting rods, and gearbox. Performance is identical, with a maximum of 113 horsepower and 9.8 mkg of torque. A bonus of this redesign is that mid-size MTS models are now available in a 35 kW version to allow riders with A2 licenses to have some fun.

They have also gained 5 kg across their entire anatomy. Part of that is on the engine, 1.7 kg on the rims, a few hundred grams on the brake discs, and another handful on the mirrors. Ergonomics make an effort with a lower seat and revised saddles, more focused on comfort. The entire V2 range evolves in the same dispositions…. The technical parts of the frame, brakes, and fairing are siblings. Except that the S draws intensely on the digital assets of the V4S. The technology transfer is almost vampirism.

The V2S marks its major points with electronics, which are much more comprehensive than on the standard version. It entrusts its damping to the semi-active Skyhook Evo system, acting in real time on compression, preload, and rebound settings. Enough to smooth out the road according to several moods; and depending on the Riding Modes chosen (Sport / Touring / Urban / Enduro). Then there’s the plethora Ducati style: adaptive cornering lights, cruise control, Up&Down shifter, keyless on-board system, 5-inch color TFT screen, backlit switches – So much technological added value to which it is necessary to add the standard offer present on all V2s. Namely, the four Riding Modes, traction control, the 6-axis inertial unit, cornering ABS, hill-hold control, Brake Light (flashing of the rear light in case of significant braking) and automatic retracting turn signals.

Heated grips are an option – simply scandalous given the price and positioning of the machine. Like so many others, the Bologna manufacturer encourages visits to its additional catalog, where you will find luggage, center stand, Termignoni exhaust, spoked rims, crash bars, carbon fiber parts, aluminum parts, in-house multimedia system, lowering kit, etc., etc…

The new Multistrada V2 S has improved some points of the 950 S that it replaces. It allows you to appreciate a major part of Ducati’s know-how in the Touring field. With reasonable power and a price that is already seasoned. V2 or V4, the S versions have a very similar approach to premium category travel. In two well-defined dimensions: 57 horsepower, 19 kilos, and 4700 euros apart.

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