Ducati Unveils 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally

Ducati has unveiled the 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally, designed for unlimited exploration.

First introduced in 2023, the Multistrada V4 Rally was Ducati’s answer to riders seeking a high-spec adventure machine with enhanced endurance and performance compared to the standard Multistrada. For 2026, the model doesn’t undergo radical changes, but instead receives a series of intelligent upgrades aimed at improving comfort, safety, and overall capability.

At the heart of the 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally remains the 170-horsepower Granturismo V4 engine with its counter-rotating crankshaft and a smooth, linear torque curve. While the engine remains unchanged, Ducati has expanded the bike’s technology suite. A new Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system joins the existing radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection, pushing the Rally to the top of its class in safety features. An Automatic Lowering Device also debuts, giving riders more confidence at stops, while the latest Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) EVO automatically adjusts damping and preload based on terrain and riding style.

Another key update is the introduction of the Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO) algorithm, which processes sensor data in real time to enhance braking, traction, and cornering stability. Additional refinements include a larger rear brake disc, a redesigned windscreen for better wind protection, extended cylinder deactivation to improve efficiency at light cruising, and Ducati’s new Quick Shift 2.0, which promises smoother gear changes.

The 2026 Rally also arrives with fresh styling options. Riders can choose between Jade Green with gold wheels or the traditional Ducati Red paired with a brushed aluminum tank. Combined with its 30-liter fuel tank, 200 mm of suspension travel, and IP67-certified durability, the new Rally is prepared for serious long-distance riding.

2026 Ducati Multistrada Rally V4 Specs:

• Engine: V4 Granturismo, 90° V4, four valves per cylinder, counter-rotating crankshaft, Twin Pulse firing order, liquid-cooled

• Displacement: 1158cc

• Fuel injection: Electronic fuel injection system, 46 mm elliptical throttle bodies, Ride-by-Wire throttle

• Transmission: 6-speed

• Clutch: Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch

• Electronics: Four Riding Modes, two Power Modes, Cornering ABS, Traction Control, Quickshifter, Wheelie Control, Cruise Control, Power Launch, full LED lighting, Daytime Running Light, backlit handlebar switches, 5″ TFT color display, Ducati Multimedia System

• Chassis: Aluminum monocoque frame

• Front suspension: 50mm Marzocchi fork, fully adjustable

• Rear suspension: Marzocchi monoshock, fully-adjustable

• Front brake: Dual 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Stylema monobloc four-piston calipers, radial master-cylinder, Cornering ABS

• Rear brake: 280 mm disc, Brembo twin-piston floating caliper, Cornering ABS

• Front tire: Pirelli Scorpion Rally II 120/70 R19

• Rear tire: Pirelli Diablo Rally II, 170/60 R17

• Fuel capacity: 7.9 gal.

• Weight (curb): 573 lb

Designed for unlimited exploration, the 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally blends Ducati’s performance DNA with advanced safety and endurance. With service intervals set at 60,000 kilometers and backed by a four-year 4EVER Ducati warranty, it’s built to carry riders further than ever before.