Ducati Multistrada V4 1160 2025 — Specifications

We are told that all motorcycles are good these days. Fine. But some, like this 2025 Multistrada V4, push the boundaries of versatility into an almost unreasonable dimension. Imagine a 170 horsepower V4, designed for grand touring, but capable of transforming into a more economical twin cylinder as soon as you release the pressure. This is the technological magic trick that Ducati offers, and it is astounding.

The facelift is subtle, almost too much for an untrained eye. They have sharpened the gaze, bringing the silhouette closer to the Panigale, to recall that beneath this touring fairing beats the heart of a Superbike. The exhaust has a new voice, the black plastic is better integrated. It's detail, but it's Ducati detail: everything is designed to flatter the ego of its owner. The real change is beneath the surface. The Ducati Vehicle Observer, a technology derived from MotoGP, simulates 70 sensors to continuously analyze the attitude of the machine. The result? Cornering ABS, traction control, and wheelie control act with the precision of a surgeon. You brake while cornering with a load? The electronics calculate everything, including the weight of your passenger and your luggage.

Let's talk about this Granturismo engine. Its 170 hp at 10,750 rpm are there for Sporty urges, but its intelligence lies in its ability to switch to eco mode. At cruising speed or when stopped, it cuts off the rear two cylinders, reducing consumption and emissions by 6%. An Audi idea, certainly, but devilishly effective. And with its five riding modes, including a revised Enduro at 114 hp and a new Wet mode, this Italian is designed to be ready for all weather conditions and all roads, or almost. Next to it, a BMW R 1300 GS seems almost rustic in its mechanical approach, even if it remains the queen of serious off-road.

The S model pushes the vice even further with its automatic lowering. Below 10 km/h, the motorcycle lowers by 25 mm, making maneuvers and stops much less perilous. Above 50 km/h, it regains its normal height. A valuable aid for those who don't have basketball player legs, especially with a full 22-liter tank and a curb weight approaching 230 kg. The dashboard, a 5-inch TFT (6.5 on the S), is the control center of this technological arch, managing everything from adaptive combined braking to engine braking control.

So, who is this €21,290 machine for? For the demanding globetrotter who refuses to sacrifice thrills. For those for whom a GS is too "adventurous," and a Panigale too radical. The Multistrada V4 2025 is a compromise bike, but a compromise that relies on high technology to sacrifice nothing. It will never be as agile as a pure sportbike or as easy on the track as a trail bike, but it offers a level of sophistication and road performance that leaves little room for competition. It's the Rolls-Royce of sporty tourers: complex, expensive, but terribly effective and exhilarating. A masterpiece of engineering that confirms that Ducati no longer simply manufactures motorcycles, but custom riding experiences.