Intro

For riders who log serious miles, the 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 touring package leans into real-world comfort and control without losing its edge. The headline changes focus on easier low-speed handling, cooler-running city manners and smarter electronics – all for long days and varied terrain.

Lower, easier, calmer

A new Automatic Lowering Device drops the rear end at low speeds, so you can foot down with more confidence in traffic and tight U-turns. As you pick up pace, ride height returns to normal, so you still have ground clearance and geometry on the open road. It’s the kind of quality of life update that makes big bikes feel friendlier to more riders.

Comfort that shows up after hour three

Seat shaping and spacing is tweaked for better rider–passenger separation, like the Rally’s long distance setup. An expanded cylinder deactivation strategy helps bleed heat at low speeds and can trim fuel use in stop-and-go – welcome relief on summer commutes and crowded towns. Small styling updates keep the bike looking sharp without shouting about it.

Smarter suspenders, calmer braking

On S variants, Skyhook’s semi-active logic gets more granular inputs and smoother transitions, reading the road and load to settle the chassis before it gets busy. Braking assists and linked logic help keep the bike planted on mixed surfaces and luggage, so the Multistrada feels composed not clinical.

Engine and ride modes that do the work

The 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo puts out 170 hp and 125 Nm, with ride modes that actually change the feel – Wet for confidence, Enduro for loose surfaces, and road-focused maps for quick transitions from highway to backroad. Updated engine-brake control and rider aids round out a package that’s more cohesive than spec-sheet clever.

Closing note

If the plan is big miles with fewer aches and fewer “this is awkward” moments at low speed, this Multistrada V4 update hits where touring riders actually live. It’s easier to manage, calmer in heat and still very much a Multistrada when the road opens up.

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FAQs

What does the Automatic Lowering Device actually do?
It lowers the rear ride height at very low speeds to improve reach and balance, then restores standard height as speed increases – so parking lots feel smaller, highways feel unchanged.

Did performance change for 2025?
Power remains at 170 hp and 125 Nm, but extended cylinder deactivation and revised electronics make it smoother and cooler-running in real-world use.