Ducati has given its flagship adventure bike, the Multistrada V4 Rally, a careful evolution for 2026—refining comfort, efficiency, and practicality rather than reinventing the formula.
The 1158cc Granturismo V4 remains unchanged and still delivers around 170 horsepower, but there are several key updates to give the V4 Rally a mechanical polish.
The biggest technical tweak is the introduction of extended cylinder deactivation. Previously, only the rear cylinder bank would shut down at idle; now, it also cuts in during light throttle cruising, reducing fuel use and heat in slow or stop-and-go conditions.
Ducati has also refined its Skyhook EVO semi-active suspension, with new sensors for smoother damping transitions and greater adaptability to off-road surfaces.
Comfort has been improved with the revised shape of the 7.9 gallon as tank. There’s also a taller, wider windscreen and revised air deflectors to reduce buffeting. Passenger comfort also improves via a repositioned top-case mount and more seat-height options, including a new low-suspension kit for easier ground access.
The Easy Lift function—raising the bike gently from the side stand by adjusting suspension preload—makes daily use less of a workout.
Visually, the Rally looks familiar but sharper, with updated bodywork for improved heat management and protection. Weight edges up slightly due to the new tank and comfort gear, but usability gains offset the difference.
Deliveries of the 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally will begin in the United States and Canada in March 2026. Pricing starts at $31,995 in the United States and $34,995 in Canada.
Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally Main Standard Features
- 1,158 cc Ducati V4 Granturismo engine with valve clearance check every 37,000 miles and Extended Rear Cylinder Deactivation
- 170-hp at 10,750 rpm
- 91 lb-ft at 9,000 rpm
- Aluminum monocoque frame, steel tubular subframe, and aluminum double-sided swingarm
- Semi-active Marzocchi Adaptive Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) electronic suspension with Autolevelling, Automatic Lowering Device, and Easy Lift functions. 200 mm of travel front and rear
- New Suspension Mode with advanced Adaptive DSS EVO strategies
- 120/70-19″ and 170/60-17″ spoked wheels with Pirelli SCORPION™ Trail II tires
- Bosch-Brembo ABS 10.3ME Cornering braking system with new Rear-to-front strategies
- 330 mm diameter front discs with Brembo Stylema® 4-piston radial calipers
- Larger 280 mm rear disc
- More protective front, with a windshield increased by 20 mm in height and 40 mm in width. Deflectors with modified trailing edges for greater rider and passenger cover
- Wider, more pronounced profiled precision-cast steel rider footpegs for off-road use and a removable rubber insert. Passenger footpegs with larger rubber insert to reduce transmitted vibrations
- Full LED headlight with improved efficiency, including DRL, Coming Home function, and Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL)
- Dashboard with 6.5″ full-TFT color screen
- Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
- 4 Power Modes
- 5 Riding Modes (Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro, Wet)
- Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO
- Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
- Engine Brake Control (EBC)
- Hands-Free Start
- Ducati Connect with phone, music, and map navigation apps
- Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 2.0
- Radar system with Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, and Forward Collision Warning
- Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)
- Redesigned center stand for easier lifting
2026 Ducati Multistrada Rally V4 Specifications
| MSRP: | $31,995 |
| Engine: | V4 Granturismo, 90° V4, four valves per cylinder, counter-rotating crankshaft, Twin Pulse firing order, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement: | 1158cc |
| Bore x stroke: | 83 x 53.5mm |
| Fuel injection: | Electronic fuel injection system, 46 mm elliptical throttle bodies, Ride-by-Wire throttle |
| Compression ratio: | 14.0:1 |
| Exhaust: | 4-2-1 |
| Transmission: | 6-speed |
| Clutch: | Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch |
| Electronics: | Four Riding Modes, two Power Modes, Cornering ABS, Traction Control, Quickshifter, Wheelie Control, Cruise Control, Power Launch, full LED lighting, Daytime Running Light, backlit handlebar switches, 5″ TFT color display, Ducati Multimedia System |
| Chassis: | Aluminum monocoque frame |
| Front suspension: | 50mm Marzocchi fork, fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension: | Marzocchi monoshock, fully-adjustable |
| Front brake: | Dual 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Stylema monobloc four-piston calipers, radial master-cylinder, Cornering ABS |
| Rear brake: | 280 mm disc, Brembo twin-piston floating caliper, Cornering ABS |
| Front tire: | Pirelli Scorpion Rally II 120/70 R19 |
| Rear tire: | Pirelli Diablo Rally II, 170/60 R17 |
| Rake: | 24.7° |
| Trail: | 4.15 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 61.9 in. |
| Seat height: | 34.3 in. |
| Fuel capacity: | 7.9 gal. |
| Weight (curb): | 573 lb |
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