Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak: Sportiest version of Ducati ADV Tourer launched at Rs. 31.48 lakh

The Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak gets a special livery and updates to make it sportier than the Multistrada V4S

Ducati India has launched the Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, the top-of-the-line, sportiest, and most kitted Multistrada ADV tourer in India.  Priced at INR 31,48,000 (Ex-Showroom India), bookings are now open across all Ducati dealerships in New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Kolkata, with deliveries starting in November.

The new Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak stands out even for its dedicated ergonomics, specifically designed to ensure maximum control and optimize lean angles. The riding position has been completely refreshed: the foot pegs, for example, are higher and moved back to increase the maximum lean angle, while the handlebar is lower, narrower, and has contained curved bars. The result is that the rider benefits from an even better feeling while riding in sporty conditions while maintaining an excellent level of comfort.

In terms of safety equipment, the V4 Pikes Peak comes with Riding Modes, Power Modes, ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, DRLs, Ducati Cornering Light, Vehicle Hold Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Blind Spot Detection. all Multistrada models have had the same 4 Riding Modes, namely Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro. With the V4 Pikes Peak, Ducati introduces, as a first on a Multistrada model, a specifically Riding Mode developed for sportier riding, the Race Riding Mode, which in this version replaces the Enduro option.

The adoption of a pair of 17” Marchesini wheels, is a crucial choice not only for the diameter but also because the rims are made of forged aluminum. This means, a considerable weight saving on the unsprung masses. Much of the 4 kg saved by the V4 Pikes Peak compared to the Multistrada V4 S is precisely in the rims (-2,7 kg), an aspect that undoubtedly influences the dynamic behavior of the bike. Equipped with the new Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV (120/70-17 front 190/55-17 rear) tyres, it confirms its pure performance-oriented character.

 The Smart EC 2.0 system is the same adopted by both Panigale V4 S and Streetfighter V4 S. Unlike the Ducati Skyhook Suspension system adopted by the Multistrada V4, which adapts according to the tarmac’s unevenness to ensure optimal balance, the “event-based” system adjusts the suspension according to the rider’s riding style. In other words, the more the rider pushes to the limit, the stiffer the suspension gets. Öhlins suspension guarantees 170 mm wheels travel, a specific feature that ensures that the V4 Pikes Peak is a true Multistrada. It combines comfort and the capacity to absorb the imperfection of the road.

A distinctive element of the chassis from an aesthetic and functional point of view, that says a lot about the “returns to the origins” of this Multistrada, is represented by the new rear single-sided swingarm.

The standard kit on the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak includes:

• • • Ducati V4 Granturismo 1158 cc engine with the valve play check at 60,000 km
    • Aluminium Monocoque frame and single-sided swing arm
    • Carbon fiber front mudguard
    • Electronic semi-active Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension
    • Type Approved Akrapovič muffler
    • Radar technology front and rear (Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection)
    • 17” Marchesini forged aluminum wheels with 120/70 ZR17 front and 190/55 ZR17 rear Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres
    • Bosch-Brembo ABS 10.3ME Cornering braking system
    • 330 mm front brake discs with Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial calipers
    • Full LED headlight with DRL system and Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL)
    • The instrument panel with 6.5” full-Colour TFT screen
    • Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) Bosch
    • Power Modes
    • 4 Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Touring, Urban)
    • Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
    • Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
    • Hands-Free ignition
    • Ducati Connect system with smartphone, music, and navigator app
    • Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up & Down
    • Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Bipul Chandra, Managing Director of Ducati India, said, “The Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is one of a kind. It takes the sporty qualities of the Ducati adventure bike to the extreme with its dedicated ‘Pikes Peak’ livery, 17” front wheel with sports road tires, single-sided swingarm, Öhlins suspension, and brand-new Race Riding Mode. This technologically advanced motorcycle is designed for those Ducatisti, who love the thrill of sporty riding, especially on mountain twisties or between the chicanes of a racetrack. We are elated to be expanding the Multistrada family in India with the all-new Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, the most breath-taking sporty adventure motorcycle on sale in India today.”