Ducati Multistrada V2 2022 — Specifications

When Ducati renamed its 950 to Multistrada V2, some cried foul of marketing trickery. And frankly, the argument holds water for a few meters. The design has barely changed, the engine remains the familiar 937 cm3 L-twin at 90° that we’ve known for years, and the general chassis architecture carries over from the previous generation. But the Multistrada V2 test quickly reveals that the essential work was done where the eye cannot see, in the mass and in the care given to the details that enhance daily riding.

Five kilograms less on the scale is the central figure of this evolution. To achieve these 222 kg fully fueled, Ducati cast a wide net. The wheels derived from the V4 alone lighten the machine by 1.7 kg, the aluminum brake calipers save another 500 grams, the mirrors lose 700 grams compared to the 950, and the clutch contributes an additional 1.5 kg. This painstaking work on unsprung masses and rotating parts has a real impact on handling, even though the 2022 Multistrada V2 does not claim to play in the same league as the V4 and its 170 horsepower. Here, we remain at 113 horsepower at 9000 rpm and 96 Nm at 7750 rpm, measured figures, adapted to a machine designed to cover kilometers without exhausting its rider. Faced with a BMW F 850 GS or a Triumph Tiger 900, the Ducati V-twin brings that characteristic sound texture and progression typical of the Bologna brand, which the house’s loyalists appreciate at their true value.

The 2022 Multistrada V2 test shows a well-equipped machine electronically. Four fully configurable riding modes, traction control on eight levels, cornering ABS on three modes, hill-hold control. The only point of annoyance is the absence of a color TFT screen reserved for the S version, the price of which climbs noticeably. At €14,990, the base V2 holds its own without blushing against the competition, even if the BMW remains the benchmark in the segment in terms of raw versatility. The chassis retains the fundamentals that make the manufacturer's reputation: 48 mm fully adjustable inverted fork, remotely adjustable preload Sachs monoshock, 170 mm of travel on both sides, and Brembo braking with radial four-piston calipers on 320 mm floating discs. Difficult to complain on this point.

The target audience for the Multistrada V2 review is quite clearly defined. Ducati does offer an A2 version, restricted for recent licenses, but let's be honest: spending nearly €15,000 for a first legally limited motorcycle, on a saddle 830 mm from the ground, is a rather demanding initiation. This machine is primarily aimed at the experienced rider looking for a trail capable of alternating mountain roads and highway sections without flinching, with 20 liters of fuel for decent ranges and a consumption announced around 5.9 liters per 100 km. Smaller riders will note the option of a lowered seat at 790 mm, which really changes the game in town or during maneuvers. The 2025 Multistrada V2 should perpetuate this logic of a versatile and accessible trail, without seeking to cannibalize the V4 which reigns at the top of the range for those whose wallet and riding license are up to the task.