Front-and-rear radar technol-
ogy, which is carried over on the
V4
S from 2024 and supports
adaptive cruise control and blind
spot monitoring, now also sup-
ports a new forward collision
warning on the dash.
The free-revving
and flexible
1158cc Granturismo V4 re-
mains largely untouched, aside
from
a new exhaust system to
comply with Euro5+ emissions
laws. With service intervals of
9000 miles for an oil change
and 37,000 miles for a valve
inspection, and peak power and
torque of 170 horsepower at
10,750 rpm and 91 lb-ft at 9000
rpm, there was little to improve
on here. However, for 2025, the
Multi deactivates its rear bank
of cylinders at low speeds and
when stationary to further re
-
duce the transfer of engine heat
to
the rider on warm days (and
improve fuel economy).
The Ducati Skyhook Suspen-
sion (DSS) semi-active Marzoc-
chi suspension now allows the
rider
to change settings on the
move independently. There
are new front fork settings and
sensors, while the rear shock
has a wider range of spring
preload settings. The swingarm
pivot sits 1mm higher, which,
according to Ducati, should
improve anti-squat, especially
with a passenger and luggage
onboard. Passengers get more
room as the side and top boxes
have been moved backward,
and there is a broad range of op
-
tional extras for both rider and
passenger,
including seats—high
and low, heated or unheated—
and five-level heated grips.
There are EVO-activated hazard
lights and a clear 6.5-inch dis
-
play with connectivity and even
more displayed information,
while
a fog light is offered as an
optional extra.
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RIDE REVIEW I 2025 DUCATI MULTISTRADA V4 S
Silver and black may not be
the first colors you think of
when imagining a Multistrada
V4 S, but we're starting to
think it looks better than the
traditional Italian red.
