- New 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally adds advanced safety tech, improved suspension, and comfort for long-distance adventure riders.
- 170 hp Granturismo V4 engine, 30-litre tank, and radar-assisted rider aids make it more adventure tourer than adventurer.
- Expected to hit dealers in Australia and NZ early 2026.
Ducati has revealed the new 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally, and as you’d expect from the red team, they’ve taken its flagship adventure-touring and upped the levels of comfort, capability, and sophistication. Announced during the Ducati World Première 2026, the updated Rally builds on the proven Multistrada V4 platform with more technology, improved suspension, and a suite of features designed for riders who go the distance — on or off the road.
Built for Endless Exploration
The new Multistrada V4 Rally remains Ducati’s most adventure-focused tourer, now even more refined for long-distance travel. It features a 30-litre fuel tank, longer-travel Adaptive Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) EVO, and enhanced rider and passenger comfort for long-distance journeys.
Powering the Rally is the 1,158cc Granturismo V4 engine, delivering 170hp and 121Nm of torque, paired with Ducati’s signature counter-rotating crankshaft for smoother handling and stability. The engine is designed to offer stunning performance combined with superb reliability and low maintenance, shown by the fact the valve clearance checks are only required every 60,000km and oil service intervals of 15,000km.
New Tech for the Toughest Roads
For 2026, Ducati has sharpened the Multistrada V4 Rally’s focus on safety and control. A new Forward Collision Warning system joins the already advanced radar package (including Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection), while the updated Automatic Lowering Device helps reduce seat height at low speeds for easier manoeuvring and a bit of added security for those with shorter inseams.
Other tweaks included a raised swingarm pivot, oversized 280mm rear brake disc, and improved Combined Braking System to ensure better stability and control, especially when fully loaded or two-up. Then there’s Ducati’s Vehicle Observer (DVO) technology — derived from MotoGP — which fine-tunes the ABS and traction control for ultimate precision.
Lighting has also been enhanced with a brighter LED setup, Cornering Lights, and a Coming Home feature that keeps the low beam illuminated briefly after shutdown for added convenience.
Comfort and Touring Focus
Touring comfort has been further refined. The windscreen is 20mm higher and 40mm wider, heated grips are now standard, and passengers benefit from redesigned pannier mounts and more legroom. A new centre stand and Ducati Quick Shift 2.0 system make everyday operation easier and smoother.
Inside the cockpit, a 6.5-inch full-TFT display integrates Ducati Connect for navigation, music, and calls, while a more intuitive interface allows fine-tuning of the suspension and heated seat settings.
Adventure-Ready Trim Options
The Multistrada V4 Rally is available in three trims:
Radar – with Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, and Forward Collision Warning
Adventure Travel & Radar – adds aluminium panniers and heated seats
Full Adventure – includes all of the above plus an Akrapovič muffler and carbon fibre front mudguard
Buyers can also choose between Ducati Red/Brushed Aluminium with black wheels or Jade Green/Brushed Aluminium with gold wheels, both featuring a brushed alloy tank that highlights the Rally’s rugged style.
Availability
Deliveries of the 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally begin November 2025 in Europe, December in the US, and January 2026 in Australia and Japan.
2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally Gallery
Main Standard Features
- 1,158 cc Ducati V4 Granturismo engine with valve clearance check every 60,000 km and Extended Rear Cylinder Deactivation
- Aluminium monocoque frame, steel tubular subframe, and aluminium double-sided swingarm Semi-active Marzocchi Adaptive Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) electronic suspension withAutolevelling, Automatic Lowering Device, and Easy Lift functions. 200 mm of travel front and rear
- New Suspension Mode with advanced Adaptive DSS EVO strategies
- 120/70-19″ and 170/60-17″ spoked wheels with Pirelli SCORPION™ Trail II tyres
- Bosch-Brembo ABS 10.3ME Cornering braking system with new Rear-to-front strategies 330 mm diameter front discs with Brembo Stylema® 4-piston radial calipers
- Larger 280 mm rear disc
- More protective front, with a windshield increased by 20 mm in height and 40 mm in width. Deflectors with modified trailing edges for greater rider and passenger cover
- Wider, more pronounced profiled precision-cast steel rider footpegs for off-road use and removablerubber insert. Passenger footpegs with larger rubber insert to reduce transmitted vibrations
- Full LED headlight with improved efficiency, including DRL, Coming Home function, and Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL)
- Dashboard with 6.5″ full-TFT colour screen Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
- Power Modes
- Riding Modes (Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro, Wet) Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO
- Ducati Traction Control (DTC) Engine Brake Control (EBC) Hands-Free Start
- Ducati Connect with phone, music, and map navigation apps Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 2.0
- Radar system with Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection, and Forward Collision Warning
- Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)
- Redesigned centre stand for easier lifting
- Equipment
- Radar (front/rear radar)
- Adventure Travel & Radar (front/rear radar, aluminium panniers, heated seat)
- Full Adventure (front/rear radar, aluminium panniers, heated seat, Akrapovic muffler, carbon fibre front mudguard)
For further information head to www.ducati.com
