As the flagship Ducati Multistrada platform uses a 170-horsepower Granturismo V4 for 2021, fans of the powerful, high-tech adventure bike line have been waiting with anticipation as additional models roll out. out.
After the release of V4 S in 2021 (Read our review here), Ducati introduced the racing-inspired Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak 2022 (Read our review here).
In 2023, Ducati introduced the Multistrada V4 Rally, to fill the void left by the Multistrada 1260 Enduro. Like the Enduro, the V4 Rally comes standard with 19-17-inch tubeless wheels, additional suspension (7.9 inches front/rear) and a larger 7.9-gallon fuel tank (up from 5. 8 gallons on other Multistrada models).
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Among the models in the Multistrada family, the V4 Rally is best suited for long-distance, two-way travel. The extra fuel capacity gives it more range, its windshield is 1.6 inches taller and 0.8 inches wider than on the V4 S, the longer tail section provides accommodation for Passengers are more spacious and the passenger feet are rubberized to reduce vibration. A hub is standard equipment, facilitating the loading/unloading of luggage and performing basic checks and maintenance.
The V4 Rally is equipped with the semi-active Ducati Skyhook EVO suspension, and it has two comfort features. The Minimum Preload function allows the driver to “lower” the vehicle when stopping and traveling at low speeds by minimizing the preload of the shock absorbers. Easy Lift opens the hydraulic suspension at the “on” key and reduces the effort required to lift the motorcycle off the curb thanks to the compression of the fork and shock absorbers.
Other electronic driver aids include four driving modes (Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro), a quickshifter, adaptive cruise control with radar assist and blind-spot detection, and assist features. IMU aids such as tilt-sensitive ABS and traction control, wheel control, and cornering lights. The 6.5-inch TFT display provides map navigation via the Ducati Connect app, which supports the use of a smartphone to answer calls or listen to music while wearing a helmet equipped with the system. internal communication.
The Multistrada V4 Rally also introduces a new strategy for extending the rear cylinder strip’s downtime, available in all driving modes. In addition to disengaging the rear cylinders at idle when stopping (a function already available on the Multistrada V4), the V4 Granturismo now keeps the rear cylinders idle under other operating conditions for optimal performance. fuel consumption and emissions. Deactivation occurs even when the motorcycle is in motion. When the speed is increased – or above a specific power requirement – the rear cylinders are reactivated and the full performance of the V4 Granturismo is returned.
Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023 will be available in North America in one version: Adventure Travel & Radar, equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection, aluminum bumpers, clamps and heated seats. MSRP is $31,495 for Ducati Red and $31,995 for Brushed Aluminum & Matte Black. A wide range of accessories will also be available.
Specifications Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023
Basic price: $31,495 (Ducati Red), $31,995 (Brushed Aluminum & Matte Black)
Website: Ducati.com
Guarantee: 2 years, unltd. mile
Engine type: Liquid cooled, liquid cooled, 90 degrees V-4 horizontal, DOHC w/4 valves per cyl.
Transposition: 1,158cc
Diameter x stroke of piston: 83.0 x 53.5mm
Horse power: 170 hp at 10,750 rpm (factory announced)
Torque: 89 lb-ft at 8,750 rpm (factory announced)
Transmission process: 6 speeds, hydraulic slide assist / wet clutch assist w / quick shifter
Last drive: Chain
The standard long: 61.9 inches.
Rake / Trail: 24.7 degrees / 4.2 inches.
Seat height: 34.3 / 35.0 inches.
Wet weight: 573 lb
Fuel quantity: 7.9 gals.
