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Ducati Multistrada V4 RS specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 1103cc liquid-cooled engine makes 180 bhp and 118 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 260 kg that is 692 bhp per tonne, the best power-to-weight ratio of the 29 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 260 kg
- Fuel tank
- 22 L
- Seat height
- 860 mm
- Ground clearance
- 218 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1592 mm
- Length
- 2301 mm
- Width
- 1020 mm
- Height
- 1520 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 190/55-ZR17
Engine
- Engine
- 1103 cc
- Engine type
- 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 180 bhp
- Torque
- 118 Nm
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 265 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- 50mm Fully Adjustable USD Fork
- Rear suspension
- Fully Adjustable Monoshock
Source: Ducati official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Multistrada V4 RS weighs 260 kg with fluids, has an 860 mm seat, 218 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1592 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 22 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 190/55-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Tiger 900 Alpine Edition, PAN America 1250 Special and 1290 Super Adventure S
Against Tiger 900 Alpine Edition, PAN America 1250 Special or 1290 Super Adventure S, it gets rear monoshock that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: projector headlamp, which rivals at this price offer. None of these are deal-breakers, but they show where the money went.
Only the Multistrada V4 RS has
- Rear monoshock
Rivals have, it lacks
- Projector headlamp
Colours
- Iceberg White Livery and Red
Multistrada V4 RS specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Multistrada V4 RS?
- It uses a 1103cc engine producing 180 bhp and 118 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Multistrada V4 RS suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 860 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Multistrada V4 RS have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Multistrada V4 RS have?
- 21 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Multistrada V4 RS from
₹43.47 Lakh