Ducati Multistrada V4 RS: Track-Ready and Trail-Worthy

Ducati’s gone full throttle with their latest machine – meet the Multistrada V4 RS, the maddest, baddest, most track-hungry adventure bike they’ve ever built. And if your idea of touring includes a few cheeky apexes and a proper howl from the exhaust, you’ll want to keep reading.

A Multistrada with MotoGP Genes

At the heart of this beast is Ducati’s 1103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine, ripped straight from their superbike stable. It pumps out a spicy 180hp at 13,500rpm and plenty of low-down grunt to keep you grinning. It’s also the first Multistrada to offer a Full Power mode – no restrictions, no holding back, just pure, savage delivery in every gear.

Compared to the already rapid Pikes Peak, the RS gets shorter gearing for punchier acceleration. This thing doesn’t just tour – it charges.

Light, Tight, and Ready to Rip

Ducati’s clearly been raiding the performance parts bin:

• Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension – tuned for sharp handling and smooth recovery, whether you’re scraping pegs or hitting rough B-roads.
• Marchesini forged 17″ wheels – lighter than your breakfast plan, built for flickability.
• Titanium subframe and lithium battery – proper weight-saving kit to keep the RS nimble.
• Brembo Stylema brakes with 330mm discs – top-tier stoppers, no drama when you’re hard on the anchors.

Add in carbon fibre bits on the beak, mudguard, and heat shields, and you’ve got a Multistrada that looks every bit as aggressive as it rides.

Tech-Packed but Rider-Focused

The RS brings Ducati’s best brains to the table with rider aids that genuinely earn their keep:

• 5 Riding Modes including a Race mode – because why not?
• Adaptive Cruise, Blind Spot Detection, and Forward Collision Warning – handy when touring, essential when you’re hooning.
• Ducati Vehicle Observer – an AI-backed system that adjusts the electronics based on your inputs and the road ahead.

Whether you’re taking the long way home or testing your tyres on a trackday, the RS adapts, reacts, and makes you feel like a hero without the stress.

Style with a Purpose

This isn’t just a Multistrada with attitude – it’s a full factory flex. The RS wears a limited-edition anodised plate on the triple clamp, unique RS graphics, and even has its own custom start-up animation on the dash. Ducati hasn’t just thrown tech at this thing – they’ve styled it like it’s about to win a race.

Oh, and they’ve beefed up the rear brake too, with a new 280mm disc that delivers more power when you’re fully loaded or tackling Alpine hairpins in the wet.

Our Take

This isn’t the Multistrada for pottering to the shops – this is for riders who want to mix long-distance with lap times. It’s adventure meets adrenaline, and if you’ve ever found yourself eyeing up the twistiest detour, you’ll get it.

The Ducati Multistrada V4 RS is wild, focused, and unapologetically fast – but still has that touring DNA buried under all the muscle. So if your panniers are full, your route is ‘optional’, and your riding style’s more ‘flat-out’ than ‘laid-back’, this could be your dream machine.