Design
The design of the new Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak maintains the unmistakable Multistrada V4 family elements, integrating the distinctive 17" front wheel and the single-sided swingarm. Its racing nature is underlined by the new “Pikes Peak” livery, inspired by Ducati MotoGP, Superbike, and Motocross bikes, with number plates on the side panels. To further emphasize its innate sportiness, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak mounts numerous carbon fibre parts and a homologated Akrapovic titanium silencer. Other distinctive aesthetic elements include the low smoked plexiglass, the unmistakable gold anodization of the Öhlins fork sleeves, and the seat with the V4 logo and the Ducati Corse shield applied to the beak.
Ergonomics
The riding position of the new Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is specifically designed to ensure maximum control and optimize lean angles. Compared to the standard Multistrada V4, it features higher and more rearward footpegs to increase the maximum lean angle and facilitate body movement, while the handlebars are lower, narrower, and have a less accentuated curvature. This ergonomic combination translates into a better feeling in sports riding, while still maintaining a good level of comfort.
MotoGP-derived chassis
The chassis of the V4 Pikes Peak differs significantly from the Multistrada V4, developed around the 17" front wheel for great precision and reactivity. The aluminium monocoque frame changes the steering head angle (25.75° compared to 24.5° of the Multistrada V4) and the trail and wheelbase dimensions have been recalibrated. The single-sided swingarm is mounted on a pivot repositioned 1 millimetre higher than the previous Pikes Peak, increasing the anti-squat effect of the suspension for more precise and effective riding.
The Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspensions have been optimized in strategies to offer greater comfort in touring use and, at the same time, more support in sports riding. The system works according to “event based” logic, as on the Panigale V4 S and Streetfighter V4 S, self-regulating based on the rider's riding style. The Brembo braking system is at the top of the segment, featuring 330 mm diameter front discs with Brembo Stylema monobloc radial calipers and a new 280 mm rear disc with a floating caliper.
Electronics
The 2025 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak further raises the bar of its electronic package. In support of its controls, alongside the six-axis inertial platform, Ducati has developed the DVO (Ducati Vehicle Observer) functionality, capable of simulating the input of 70 sensors. This refines the strategies of ABS Cornering, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), and Ducati Traction Control (DTC). The electronics package also includes EBC (Engine Brake Control) adjustable on three levels, and an Electronic Combined Braking System with a front-to-rear strategy.
The Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak comes standard with advanced radar technology, enabling Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), and the new Forward Collision Warning (FCW) functionality. It also features Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL) for improved night visibility and a 6.5-inch (165 mm) colour TFT dashboard with an updated user interface, allowing independent control of suspension modes.