The much rumored, much anticipated Ducati Multistrada V4 S is finally hitting US soil (in dealers, as we speak) and today we get a chance to ride this new adventure bike in anger.
Ducati North America has brought us to the Anza-Borrego desert in California to try this new machine, and put it through its paces both on the street and in the dirt.
Our bikes are also equipped with the new front and rear RADAR systems from Bosch, which means that we will get to test the adaptive cruise control and blind spot warning systems on the Ducati Multistrada V4 S, even though they won’t officially be available on the bikes until later this summer.
It should be a lively day of riding, and a prime chance to get your questions in about this machine and its new systems.
The Italians have been talking a big game with the new Multistrada V4, so we will be looking to see if this Ducati can top the very best in the big-bike ADV class.
Per our new review format, I will be giving you a live assessment of the Ducati Multistrada V4 S right here in this article (down in the comments section), and I will try to answer any questions you might have about this exciting motorcycle.
So, here is your chance to learn what it’s like to ride the Ducati Multistrada V4 S, before even our own proper review is posted.
As always, if I don’t know an answer, I will try to get a response from the Ducati personnel. So, pepper away.
You can follow our thoughts on the bike live via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and you can see what our colleagues are posting by looking for the hashtag #MultistradaV4 on social media.
Spec-Sheet Comparison of Relevant Models to the Ducati Multistrada V4 S:
| Ducati Multistrada V4 S | BMW R1250GS | KTM 1290 Adventure S | |
| Horsepower | 168 hp | 136 hp | 158 hp |
| Torque | 92 lbs•ft | 105 lbs•ft | 103 lbs•ft |
| Weight | 529 lbs (wet) | 549 lbs (wet) | 524 lbs (wet) |
| Engine | 1,103cc / V4 | 1,254cc / Boxer-Twin | 1,301cc / 75° V-Twin |
| Price (w/ bags) | $24,095 | $22,415 | $19,847 |
Source: Ducati
