2021 Ducati Multistrada V4

Aerodynamics

• “We channeled all the Ducati aerodynamics knowledge on comfort and stability" Ducati’s aerodynamic research on aero-driven stability has been deeply harvested to assure the most firm touring experience. But aerodynamic has been given a new purpose: minimizing vibrations and air flows exposure to ensure the rider most complete protection and comfort.
• ADJUSTABLE DYNAMIC WINDSHIELD: So simple, yet so advanced. The windshield is equipped with adjustable winglets and shaped for maximum protection.
• WIND COOLER BYPASS: Side aerodynamic bypass help deviating and controlling the air flow around the rider to improve the overall comfort.
• AERODYNAMIC SPLIT RADIATORS: Redesign of the positioning of the front radiators to maximize aerodynamic efficiency.
• FRONT WINGLETS: Increase stability with vertical load and improve thermic comfort by deviating the radiators’ hot air away from the rider.
• SLICE THROUGH THE WIND: Aerodynamic research has explored every bit of the bike’s profile to maximize rider’s protection. The beak, the fairing, the shoulders of the tank and the exit of the bypass radiators have been examined in order not to let flows of hot air fall on the rider and to protect it in general to maximize the coverage of the rider and a better penetration into the air that results in comfort and lower consumption.
• THERMIC COMFORT: Aerodynamic research plays a crucial role in maintining the perfect thermic comfort too: front winglets and bypass design keep the radiators’ hot air flow away from the rider, channeling fresh air and granting the perfect temperature. Thermic comfort is also supported by the engine rear cylinder deactivation. This specific function, taken from the Desmosedici Stradale model, is triggered when the engine is running at low speed, shutting off the rear bank, the one closest to the seat, improving comfort for both rider and passenger, thanks to the decrease in temperatures whilst optimizing consumptions.

Design

• The work on the design of the Multistrada V4 was strongly influenced by its technical soul. Shaped by comfort, robustness and aerodynamic innovations, the design of the new Multistrada V4 is the encounter between functionality and Italian design
• COMMANDING LOOK: Signature DRL headlight confers to the new Multistrada V4 the unmistakable Ducati family feeling.
• COMPACT BODY: Multistrada V4 improves the family’s sporty and handling-oriented. The 22l muscular tank and the compact chassis proportions make its flyline unique.
• THE STYLE OF ROBUSTNESS: Designed for heavy use. Built-in turning signals, new generation rear swingarm and subframe. Every detail of the new Multistrada V4 speaks of solidity.
• ENJOY THE DETAILS: DRL Headlight, sharp flyline and new generation double-sided swingarm are just a few of the defining design details of the new Multistrada V4.
• WIND-SHAPED CURVES: Aerodynamics shapes the new design of the Multistrada V4 both to increase stability and to ensure thermal and aerodynamic comfort in all rding conditions.
• WELCOMING SHAPE: Like every Ducati, the Multistrada V4 is modeled around the rider, to instill the feeling of greater control and riding pleasure.
• FROM THE SKETCH: We immediately worked on aesthetics and dimensions that were not in line with the rest of the segment, maintaining the compact body typical of the Multistrada family, with respect for lines, harmony and large surfaces. Italian style, not fragmented and harmonious. To visually enhance the overall feeling of solidity we worked on the proportions, on the compactness of the bike body within the wheelbase of the bike.

Electronics

• "The most advanced on-board technologies make the bike extremely intuitive for the rider” An electronic design that represents our state of the art and the state of the art also for the motorcycle world in general. Equipment that makes the bike customizable in every aspect, from the riding style, to the choices of performance, connectivity, comfort and safety.
• SEMI-ACTIVE SHYHOOK SUSPENSION: 4 riding modes, 4 load modes, and over 400 parameter combinations for semi-active suspension that allow you to have exactly the bike you want, whenever you want.
• DUCATI EVO SYSTEMS: Straight from the racing experience. The new Multistrada V4 is equipped with the best electronic riding assistance systems such as DTC, ABS Cornering, DWC, DQS.
• DYNAMIC INTELLIGENCE: Sports, long-distance tourism, alone or as a couple, off-road or even simply for urban use, the electronics allow you to always have the ideal bike for any condition and use.
• LOAD MODE AND RIDING MODES: 4 riding modes to customize the delivery and power of the bike according to your wishes, auto-leveling and 4 load modes to adapt the bike to the load.
• QUICK SHIFT: The evolved quick shift, derived from Ducati's racing experience, interacts with the inertial platform to optimize the gear performance.
• There are many technological solutions introduced by Ducati to adapt to the needs of the rider, whether they are oriented towards comfort or the desire for a sportier ride. These include the auto-leveling system that recognizes the bike's load setting and adjusts it autonomously to bring the saddle to the ideal height from the ground in the different riding configurations, adding to the (manual) options already available for the user: rider, pilot plus panniers, pilot and passenger, pilot and passenger with panniers. Or the latest generation Quick Shift, which implements the use of information transferred from the inertial platform to improve the performance of the device both downshifting and upshifting.

Engine

• THIS ENGINE IS BORN OUT OF A COLLECTIVE OBSESSION FOR SMOOTHNESS: Lightness and compactness, fluidity and regularity, durability and comfort. These are the pillars that define the innovative strength of the new V4 Granturismo. A paradigm shift designed to elevate Ducati sportiness towards new horizons of usability and solidity.
• 4 IS LIGHTER THAN 2: A V4 engine which is 1.2 Kg lighter and more compact compared to the previous V2 Multistrada generation engine. An achievement that guarantees effective and reliable performance.
• THE POWER IS SMOOTH: Up to 170 hp to achieve slick and smooth-running performance on demand. A smooth engine at low speed, great torque at medium speed and sporting spirit at high speed.
• BUILT TO TRAVEL FAR: The 37,300 mile valve clearance adjustment interval is an absolute milestone that raises the standard of reliability and reduces maintenance costs.
• THE FUTURE SOUNDS FAMILIAR: Signature twin-pulse firing order and MotoGP derived counter-rotating crankshaft make the new V4 Granturismo engine more Ducati than ever.
• ENJOY THE ENGINE DOCUMENTARY: Three years developing the new V4 Granturismo engine. A collective effort of Ducati engineers to bring a new concept of power to life.
• 37,300 MILES OF FREEDOM: 37,300 miles: 1.5 times the earth’s circumference. This is the interval for checking valve clearance. This is the value that describes the robustness and durability of this new engine. A figure that for the rider means above all one thing: more time to enjoy in the saddle. The know-how developed on the desmodromic system, applied to the spring distribution, allows the valve clearance check interval to be extended to 37,300 miles, compared to an industry average of 15,535 miles, less than half.
• THE POWER OF SMOOTHNESS: The V4 Granturismo figures clearly define its unique character: A sporting-spirit DNA, yet boasting a smooth and well-balanced output along the entire torque curve. A very powerful 170hp engine, smooth and fluid at low revs, progressive and firm in the mids, with a peak torque of almost 127 Nm. Really exciting at high revs. Excellent in all conditions, perfect for all riding modes.
• DEDICATED GEARSHIFT: No detail has been overlooked in the engine design. The gearbox is also totally dedicated with ratios that make it more versatile. A shorter first gear and a longer sixth gear than the Desmosedici Stradale engine, allow the bike to be adaptable in all situations of use: from off-road, to low-speed maneuvers to riding on the motorway.
• COUNTER-ROTATING CRANKSHAFT: The adoption of the counter-rotating crankshaft - borrowed from the Desmosedici Stradale - allows to significantly reduce the gyroscopic effect that the wheels impart to the vehicle, improving handling and agility and reducing pitching during acceleration and braking. This technical choice improves riding safety and comfort in daily road use or traveling.

V4 Granturismo

• 170hp on the most smooth Ducati engine ever. The new V4 Granturismo is a one-of-a-kind platform that delivers maximum versatility to be at the same time progressive and powerful at demand.
• SMOOTH POWER: 4 cylinders powered smoothness. An innovation that translates into smooth delivery at low revs, great torque at mid-range and a sporty spirit at high speeds.
• LONGLIFE: 37,300 Mile maintenance interval. A drive unit that translates into a smooth delivery at low speed, great torque at medium speed and sporting spirit at high speed.
• COMPACTNESS: This V4 is lighter and more compact than our V2. A drive unit that translates into a smooth delivery at low speed, great torque at medium speed and sporting spirit at high speed.