2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 RS – First Look
The sportiest Multi gets updated electronics, wheels and subframe
Ducati revealed an updated Multistrada V4 RS alongside a new Diavel V4 RS for 2026. Produced in a numbered series, the two RS models feature superbike power, distinctive paint schemes, and premium carbon fiber materials. We’ll look deeper into the Diavel V4 RS separately, so here’s what you need to know about the 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 RS.
The Multistrada V4 RS debuted in the 2024 model year featuring a Panigale V4 engine in a Multistrada package. Road Test Editor Troy Siahaan was one of three journalists invited to an exclusive test when it first launched, and he came away impressed with how good of a track bike it was.
For 2026, Ducati did not stray from its original formula, again equipping the Multi RS with its Desmosedici Stradale engine. The performance figures are unchanged from 2024, with claiming the same 180 hp at 12,250 rpm and 87 lb-ft. at 9,500 rpm. The engine is matched with a dry clutch and an Akrapovič silencer.
The aluminum monocoque frame is unchanged from the previous RS, but Ducati redesigned the titanium rear subframe so that it now can accommodate a top case (reminding us again this track machine is also meant to be a capable tourer). The wheels are still Marchesini forged aluminum rims, but with a new five-spoke design compared to the previous three spokes.
Ducati also updated the electronics package, including the Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO) algorithm that debuted on the 2025 Panigale V4. Derived from Ducati’s MotoGP program, the algorithm simulates the presence of the 70 sensors used on the GP bikes, feeding the electronics with more precise data. The suspension remains the Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based system and not the latest 3.0 system found on the latest Panigale and Streetfighter V4s, but Ducati update its suspension strategies.
Twin Brembo Stylema monoblock four-piston calipers are matched with 330mm discs for the front wheel. At the rear, the Brembo two-piston caliper is now paired with a 280 mm disc instead of the previous 265 mm rotor.
Other highlights include a numbered black anodized aluminum plate attached to the triple clamp, a lightweight lithium-ion battery, and a techno-polymer tail fairing specifically designed for the Multistrada V4 RS. The Multi RS also features several carbon fiber pieces, including the front fender, the front beak, handguards, and exhaust heat shields.
The 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 RS arrives in European showrooms in November, with U.S. deliveries expected in December. U.S. retail pricing starts at $39,995.
2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 RS Specifications | |
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MSRP | $39,995 |
Engine Type | Ducati Desmosedici stradale, V4 - 90°, 4 valves per cylinder, counter-rotating crankshaft, twin pulse firing order, semi dry sump, liquid cooled |
Bore x Stroke | 81 mm x 53.5 mm |
Displacement | 1,103cc (67 cu in) |
Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 |
Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection system, Øeq 50mm equivalent elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system |
Power | 180 hp at 12,250 rpm (claimed) |
Torque | 87 lb-ft. at 9,500 rpm (claimed) |
Exhaust | Stainless steel pre-silencer, Akrapovič titanium muffler |
Clutch | Multiplate dry clutch with slipper action on over-run |
Transmission | 6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift up/down 2.0 |
Final Drive | Chain, Front sprocket Z15; Rear sprocket Z43 |
Frame | Aluminum monocoque frame |
Front Suspension | Öhlins Ø 48 mm fully adjustable usd fork with TiN treatment, electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode; 6.7 inches of travel |
Rear Suspension | Öhlins TTX36 fully adjustable shock absorber, electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode, electronic preload adjustment, aluminum single-sided swingarm; 6.7 inches of travel |
Front Brake | 2 x Ø 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Stylema monobloc 4-piston 2-pad calipers, radial master cylinder, Cornering ABS |
Rear Brake | Ø 280 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, Cornering ABS |
Front Wheel | Marchesini light alloy forged, 3.5" x 17" |
Rear Wheel | Marchesini light alloy forged, 6" x 17" |
Front Tire | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 190/55 ZR17 |
Rake / Trail | 25.7° / 4.7 inches |
Wheelbase | 62.6 inches |
Wet Weight | 496 pounds (claimed, no fuel) |
Seat Height | Adjustable, 33.1 inches - 33.9 inches |
Fuel Capacity | 5.8 gallons |
Safety Equipment | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Bosch Cornering ABS, Ducati Cornering Light, Radar system, Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO, Auto tire calibration, Vehicle hold control |
Standard Equipment | Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down 2.0, Type-approved Akrapovič muffler, Coming Home, TFT color display, Hands-Free, Full LED headlight, Self cancelling turn indicators, Full-map navigation system, 12V socket, USB port, Backlit handlebar switches, Adaptive Cruise Control, Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) 2.0 con Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 |
Optional Equipment | Additional LED lights, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Hands-Free tank filler plug, Heated grips |
Warranty | 24 months, unlimited mileage |
Oil Service Intervals | 9,000 miles / 24 months |
Valve Adjustments | 18,000 miles |
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If money is no object this is a sweet object to buy with it 😆