Ducati Multistrada V4 and V4 S

The Ducati Multistrada V4 and V4 S are here and cost Rs 18.99 lakh and Rs 23.10 lakh (exshowroom) respectively.

The Multistrada V4 comes with Ducati’s stunning 1,158-cc V4 Granturismo motor which has garnered major smiles all across the motorcycling world. The engine puts out 170 hp at 10, 500 rpm and 125 Nm of torque at 8,750 rpm. This is the most powerful variant in the Multistrada range and is additionally full to the brim with the latest tech from Ducati. The company claims that it’s the world’s first bike to feature a front and rear radar rider-assistance technology.

Everything from radar-based assistive cruise control to blind-spot detection and safety features, the new bike is set to shake up the Indian premium adventure touring segment. In India, the radar system will be a standard fitment on the Multistrada V4 S and will not be available on the Multistrada V4.

Both versions come with 19-inch wheels at the front and 17-inch ones at the rear, shod with Pirelli Scorpion Trail tyres.

Taking care of the suspension duties on the Ducati Multistrada V4 is the Marzocchi mechanical suspension with adjustable fork with 50-mm diameter stanchions and an adjustable monoshock at the rear. The Ducati Multistrada V4 S is equipped with semi-active Marzocchi suspension controlled by the Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) Evolution system. The Ducati Multistrada V4 is lighter than the 1260 L-twin variants and thus it promises to be a sharp handler. The motorcycle will be available with spoked wheels, straight from the factory and colour options include the Ducati Red for the V4 while the V4 S comes in options of Ducati Red and an Aviator Grey colour as available in foreign markets.