Ducati has launched the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak in India. The Pikes Peak is a more performance-focused variant of the Multi V4 and adds higher-spec components and sportier ergonomics to this already capable sport touring machine.
- 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine produces 170hp and 123.8Nm
- Gets Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 electronic suspension
- Features 17-inch lightweight forged wheels
Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak details
Uses 17-inch wheels at both ends and features a single-sided swingarm
The Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is powered by the same 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine as the rest of the Multistrada line-up, producing 170hp at 10,750rpm and 123.8Nm of torque at 9,000rpm. The engine, which Ducati India has confirmed is E20-compliant, also features the advanced cylinder deactivation system that deactivates the rear bank at slow speeds, introduced alongside the updated standard Multistrada V4.
Additionally, the Pikes Peak gets a Race mode that maximises throttle response and minimises intervention from rider aids like traction control and wheelie control systems. A titanium Akrapovic exhaust comes as standard.
The key differentiator for the Pikes Peak is its higher-spec hardware. It features Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 electronic suspension, also seen on the Panigale V4 S and Streetfighter V4 S, which automatically adjusts based on the rider’s riding style and offers different damping settings for each suspension mode.
Unlike the standard Multistrada V4 that runs a 19-inch front wheel, the Pikes Peak gets a 17-inch wheel at the front, which should translate to sharper handling. The bike uses lightweight forged wheels running Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres sized 120/70-ZR17 front and 190/55-ZR17 rear. More notably, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak adopts a single-sided swingarm, unlike the V4 and V4 S, giving it a sportier, distinctive appearance. Braking hardware includes 330mm front discs with Brembo Stylema calipers and a 280mm rear disc.
Ducati has also made notable changes to the chassis geometry to enable sportier riding. The steering head angle is 25.75 degrees, compared to 24.5 degrees on the standard V4, and the riding position has been made more aggressive with foot pegs positioned higher and further back, while the handlebars are narrower and lower.
The comprehensive electronics suite from the Multistrada V4 S has been carried over, including the Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO) system that simulates input from 70 sensors to improve ABS, wheelie control and traction control precision. It also gets the radar system with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) features.
Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak price
Sits at the top of the Multistrada V4 line-up in India
With an ex-showroom price of Rs 36.17 lakh, the Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak costs around Rs 5.5 lakh more than the Multi V4 S but offers a sportier, more performance-oriented package that could easily rival some full-fledged sportbikes. Its pricing also positions it close to the Panigale V4 S, which retails at Rs 39 lakh.
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Dinshaw Magol
