Ducati·Trail·1158cc

Multistrada V4

↘ Evolution history · 2021 → present
6
Years of production
2
Generations
1158
current cc
170
Horsepower
6
Vintages

Ducati's first series-production V4 adventure tourer — 1158cc 170hp Granturismo, world's first motorcycle with front and rear radar.

↓ Changes year by year
Gen 2 · 2025 — present
V4 EVOLUTION — DEACTIVATION & DVO

Major 2025 overhaul: Euro 5+, on-the-move rear cylinder deactivation extended to standard V4 (since Rally 2023), auto-lowering, MotoGP DVO, 2nd-gen Skyhook EVO, radar Forward Collision Warning, new headlight. In 2026, the V4 RS receives the Panigale V4 Desmosedici Stradale engine.

2026
EElectronics
Recalibrated 6-axis IMU — more intuitive cornering ABS under hard mid-corner braking — refined electronic maps across the range
Minor
CFrame
2026 V4 RS with Panigale V4 Desmosedici Stradale 1103cc engine — V4 Rally: same 2025 updates + 280mm rear disc, centre stand and alu luggage standard
Medium
2025
MEngine
Euro 5+ — on-the-move rear cylinder deactivation extended to standard V4 and V4 S (since 2023 on Rally) — up to −6% fuel savings — new exhaust system
Major
CFrame
Automatic rear suspension lowering below 10kph (integrated front travel sensor) — easier foot placement even when loaded — swingarm pivot raised 1mm for anti-squat
Major
EElectronics
MotoGP-derived Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO) — real-time traction and dynamics estimation — 2nd-gen Skyhook EVO (bump detection, off-road adaptive) — new Panigale-inspired headlight — radar Forward Collision Warning
Major
Buyer radar
2025

Best Multistrada V4 ever made — DVO, cylinder deactivation, auto-lowering. ~€21,000–23,000 new.

TOP BUY
2026

Euro 5+ + refined cornering ABS — welcome evolution. Desmosedici V4 RS for max budget. V4 Rally: the definitive touring version.

GOOD PICK
Gen 1 · 2021 — 2024
GRANTURISMO ERA — V4 REVOLUTION

Total break with Multistrada history: V-twin Testastretta replaced by the 1158cc 170hp Granturismo V4 with conventional spring valves (37,500km valve service) — aluminium monocoque frame and the world's first production motorcycle with front and rear radar (ACC + BSD). Ducati's best-seller from 2021.

2024
CFrame
Rear brake disc enlarged to 280mm across the range — TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring) standard — DQS 2.0 (drum position sensor, shorter more direct feel)
Medium
EElectronics
Cornering ABS and DTC strategies refined — improved Ducati Connect Bluetooth
Minor
2023
CFrame
V4 Rally launched — 30L tank (+8L vs V4), Skyhook DSS EVO semi-active suspension 200mm travel, spoke wheels, bash plate, tall windshield
Medium
MEngine
V4 Rally: world's first series motorcycle with on-the-move rear cylinder deactivation — reduces fuel consumption and engine heat while riding
Medium
CFrame
V4 RS launched — Pikes Peak architecture (17" front + single-sided swingarm) + Öhlins NPX25 semi-active + Brembo Stylema R + Marchesini wheels + lithium battery
Medium
2022
CFrame
V4 Pikes Peak launched — 17" front wheel (vs 19" standard), alu single-sided swingarm, Öhlins Smart EC 2.0, Brembo Stylema calipers, Marchesini forged wheels — sporting range flagship
Medium
EElectronics
V4 S: new semi-automatic suspension lowering function at standstill — easier foot placement at stops
Medium
2021
MEngine
1158cc 90° Granturismo V4 — 170hp / 125Nm at 8,750rpm, spring valves (no Desmo), 37,500km valve service interval, liquid-cooled, Euro 5
Major
CFrame
Aluminium monocoque frame (replaces Testastretta tubular trellis) — 229kg dry (V4) / 243kg (V4 S) — 19"/17" wheels — adjustable 840–860mm seat height
Major
EElectronics
World's first production motorcycle with front AND rear radar — ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control, 30–160kph) + BSD (Blind Spot Detection) — 6-axis IMU — 8-level DTC — bidirectional DQS — 5 riding modes (Race / Sport / Urban / Touring / Wet) — 6.5" TFT
Major
SSafety
Bosch Cornering ABS standard (V4) — Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active + Cornering ABS EVO (V4 S only)
Major
Buyer radar
2024

TPMS + DQS 2.0 + 280mm rear disc — best Gen 1 model year with proven reliability. Good price-to-spec used.

GOOD PICK
2022

Mature model, valve guide recall resolved. V4 S with useful auto-lowering. €15,000–19,000 used.

GOOD PICK
2021

Historic launch year — check valve guide recall (defective batch identified and handled by Ducati). Used market worth watching.

CAUTION