2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally Unveiled With Even More Tech & New Suspension Setup

Published: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 17:51 [IST]

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati has taken the covers off the 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally, bringing a round of upgrades to Ducati's flagship adventure tourer. The 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally introduces enhanced electronics, improved suspension and reworked ergonomics.

The 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally is offered in two new colour options - Ducati Red with brushed aluminium and black spoked wheels, and Jade Green with brushed aluminium and gold spoked wheels. The ADV retains a 30-litre fuel tank and long-travel chassis designed for serious adventure touring.

Powering the updated Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally is the 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo engine delivering 170 hp at 10,750 rpm and 121 Nm of torque at 8,750 rpm. Ducati has refined the rear-cylinder deactivation system to reduce heat in slow traffic and improve fuel efficiency during light throttle use. Transmission duties are managed by the new Quick Shift 2.0 system that replaces the older shift-rod microswitch.

The updated 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally uses the Adaptive Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO setup, providing 200 mm of travel at both ends. The semi-active system automatically adjusts damping based on terrain and rider inputs, optimising comfort and stability across variable conditions. The Multistrada V4 Rally features an aluminium monocoque frame with a steel subframe and an aluminium double-sided swingarm.

The new Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally also features an Automatic Lowering setup that lowers the suspension below 10 km/h for easier control at low speeds, returning to its standard height as speed rises. It rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tyres.

The 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally features a host of tech features, including radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind-Spot Detection and a new Forward Collision Warning system. The brakes have been upgraded with a larger 280 mm rear disc, and an algorithm helps coordinate front and rear brake application to reduce nose-dive.

The updated Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally integrates the Ducati Vehicle Observer system, processing data from more than 70 sensors to refine ABS Cornering and Ducati Wheelie Control. These assist systems now offer smoother and more progressive intervention on changing surfaces.

Comfort upgrades for the 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally include five-level heated grips, a taller and wider windscreen and a reworked centre stand. Cornering Lights, a Coming Home feature and repositioned pannier mounts improve practicality, while multiple seat options and a lowered suspension kit aid accessibility.