2021 DUCATI MULTISTRADA V4 S
RIDE REVIEW
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Between the monocoque and
the subframe sits a central support
strut, which, in turn, links to side
plates that have the footpegs at the
bottom, and the mounting points for
the subframe at the top.
Tradition still has a place in Ducati
as the steel trellis subframe is kept
over from the outgoing 1260 Multi,
and a revised double-sided swingarm
has been used that's stiffer and lighter
than before.
New for this year, the Multistrada
now comes standard with a 19-inch
front wheel, along with the 17-incher
out the back. This gives the V4
equal footing with something like the
BMW R 1250 GS, making it more
applicable to riders who want to
take their Multistrada off-road.
For that, Ducati has teamed
with Pirelli to offer three choices of
tire options with the road-focused
Scorpion Trail II, the 50/50 road/
dirt Scorpion Rally STR, or the more
off road-focused Scorpion Rally.
Should you take the spoke-wheel
option at purchase, you'll likely be
getting the Rally tires fitted, but if
you're only sticking to the tarmac,
the Scorpion Trail II will be your bet.
Hooray for V4-
powered wheelies!
The Multistrada has
pushed the Sport
Touring market
into a new realm
for 2021.
