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There’s a new Multistrada V4 in town. As the off-roadiest Multi in the lineup, the new Rally is a spiritual successor to the discontinued Multistrada Enduro, “designed for the most demanding travelers who want to reach further destinations, even with a passenger, without stopping for anything.”
The Rally gets the same 1,158 cc Granturismo V4 engine as its sister models with 170 horsepower, so not much has changed there. That said, the engine gets some new tech features like rear cylinder(s) deactivation even while moving. Ducati claims the Rally is the first production motorcycle to offer this ability. Shutting down the two rear cylinders while riding under low loads is said to increase fuel economy and decrease emissions. A new Enduro Riding Mode/Power Mode provides a dedicated off-road map that promotes low-down torque over outright horsepower. Ducati is still advising valve maintenance at 37,000-mile intervals and oil changes every 9,000 miles or 24 months for this engine. (Keep in mind that this is the dual overhead cam V-four engine, not one of Ducati’s traditional desmodromic designs that requires more frequent servicing.)
In the chassis department, the Multistrada V4’s semi-active "Ducati Skyhook suspension" now offers 7.9 inches of travel, with the side effect of increased ground clearance. Automatic suspension leveling comes standard. Like most self-adjusting systems, this constantly adapts to changes in rider and cargo weight, so there’s no need to twiddle with suspension settings after dropping off your panniers at the hotel or eating a hearty pasta dinner.
Another bit of suspension tech is Ducati’s Minimum Preload function that bottoms out the preload adjustment at stops to get the rider’s boots closer to terra firma. We’ve seen this on other Multistrada models. One new change is the Easy Lift subfeature that loosens up the fore and aft suspension compression when the ignition key is turned. This supposedly makes it easier to pull the bike upright from its side stand when getting underway. A center stand also comes standard.
Most of the usual Multistrada V4 tech is carried over to the Rally: Adaptive Cruise Control with front and rear radar, blind spot monitoring, ABS Cornering with Ducati Cornering Lights, IMU-based traction control, and wheelie control. Tech features are controlled using a 6.5-inch TFT dash with Ducati Connect for smartphone pairing. There's also a quickshifter, cruise control, engine braking control, and hill assist, and backlights for switch controls.
Extending fuel range was a major point in the design of this motorcycle. The Rally’s larger fuel tank is a gargantuan 7.9 gallons, which means nearly 50 pounds of gasoline sit between the rider’s legs. The tank swoops and bulges to fit the bike’s lines and the rider triangle. Go big or go home, right?
Other changes include wider enduro footpegs with removable rubber inserts, lightweight tubeless rims, and Rally-specific engine guards. Overall weight increases by three pounds over the Multistrada V4 S to a claimed 573 pounds wet. Considering the fact that the Rally carries more than two extra gallons of gas, the slight weight gain isn't bad at all.
Ducati will only offer one variant of the Multistrada V4 Rally in North America: the Adventure Travel and Radar model, “equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection, aluminum side cases, heated grips and seats.” Color choices are Ducati Red ($31,495) or Matt Black ($31,995). V4 Rally models should arrive in showrooms starting in May 2023.
| 2023 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally | |
|---|---|
| Price (MSRP) | $31,495 Ducati Red, $31,995 Matt Black |
| Engine | 1,158 cc, liquid-cooled, 16-valve, V-four |
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Transmission, final drive |
Six-speed, chain |
| Claimed horsepower | 170 @ 10,500 rpm |
| Claimed torque | 92 foot-pounds @ 8,750 rpm |
| Frame | Aluminum monocoque |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi 50 mm fork, adjustable for spring preload, electronically adjustable compression and rebound damping; 7.9 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Marzocchi monoshock, electronically adjustable for spring preload, compression and rebound damping; 7.9 inches of travel |
| Front brake | Brembo Stylema four-piston calipers, 330 mm discs with ABS |
| Rear brake | Brembo two-piston caliper, 265 mm disc with ABS |
| Rake, trail | 24.7 degrees, 4.15 inches |
| Wheelbase | 61.9 inches |
| Seat height | 34.3 to 35.0 inches (adjustable) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.9 gallons |
| Tires |
Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70ZR19 front, 170/60ZR17 rear
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| Measured weight | 573 pounds |
| Available | May 2023 |
| Warranty | 24 months, optional 48-month extended warranty |
| More info | ducati.com |
