DUCATI MULTISTRADA V4 S

Can the Multistrada V4 S be Ducati's solution to the ultimate question: why choose between excitement and comfort?

- STORY: ABHINAV JAKHAR

The Multistrada V4 S is Ducati's claim that a true long-distance motorcycle should be just as smart as it is fast.

On paper, it reads like a touring guide: a 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine, a full suite of electronics, semi-active Öhlins suspension, and comfortable ergonomics for long rides. When you ride the V4 S, it feels like a sports bike that knows how to behave. It's sharp when you want it to be, but easygoing when you're just out for a leisurely ride. It's the kind of bike that makes you believe you can enjoy both twisty backroads and long straight highways with equal ease.

Ducati hasn't made a drastic change with the 2025 Multistrada V4 S; it's more of a careful update than a complete overhaul. The most significant updates are practical: cylinder deactivation now works at low speeds, not just when the bike is on idle. This can cut fuel use by about six per cent, which should make for a noticeable difference during long rides and city traffic. Ducati also included an automatic lowering feature that drops the seat height by about 20-30mm at slow speeds.