2027 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak Gets Race-Inspired Livery
29/09/2026
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Start Your Fuel Journal →Ducati’s 2027 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak gets a new look inspired by its factory MotoGP and World Superbike racers. Behind the graphics is a distinctly road-focused package: 17-inch forged wheels, semi-active Öhlins suspension and a 170 CV V4, with luggage options for longer escapes.
Table of Contents
- 1. Key takeaways
- 2. What’s new on the 2027 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak?
- 3. V4 power and electronics with a sporting focus
- 4. 17-inch wheels, Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes
- 5. Touring equipment beyond the race-bike look
- 6. Ducati Factory Made: tailor the Pikes Peak to your plans
- 7. 2027 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak availability
Key takeaways
- The headline update for 2027 is a new livery, created by Centro Stile Ducati and Drudi Performance with inspiration from the DesmosediciGP and Panigale V4 R factory race bikes.
- The 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo produces 170 CV (125 kW) and 123.8 Nm.
- Standard equipment includes 17-inch forged Marchesini wheels, Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension, a road-legal Akrapovič silencer and front and rear radar.
- Ducati Factory Made options include red wheels, different seat heights, additional carbon fibre and a full luggage set.
- Ducati announced on 24 September 2026 that the 2027 model was already available at European dealers and configurable on Ducati.com.
What’s new on the 2027 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak?
The main news is the paintwork. Unveiled during Ducati’s centenary year, the new Pikes Peak livery draws on the DesmosediciGP raced in MotoGP and the Panigale V4 R used by Ducati’s official World Superbike team.
Centro Stile Ducati worked with Drudi Performance to combine elements from both racing machines. The result gives the Multistrada a closer visual connection to Ducati’s competition bikes, rather than taking its styling in a more adventure-oriented direction.
That approach fits the Pikes Peak brief. Named in celebration of Ducati’s success at the hill climb, this is the Multistrada aimed at riders who put winding mountain roads high on their itinerary. A single-sided swingarm, forged wheels and a low smoked windscreen make that intention clear before you reach the first bend.
Other details include carbon-fibre components, gold-anodised Öhlins fork sliders, a V4-logo seat and a Ducati Corse badge on the beak. The titanium Akrapovič silencer is road-legal, so the sporting appearance does not depend on a race-only exhaust.
V4 power and electronics with a sporting focus
The 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo delivers 170 CV (125 kW) at 10,750 rpm and 123.8 Nm at 9,000 rpm. Ducati describes its torque delivery as linear, with a smooth, progressive response through the rev range.
The engine uses a counter-rotating crankshaft derived from Ducati Corse’s MotoGP experience. By working against the gyroscopic inertia of the wheels, it is designed to help the motorcycle change direction. Extended Cylinder Deactivation is also included in the standard specification.
Race mode gets dedicated settings
You have five Riding Modes: Race, Sport, Touring, Urban and Wet, alongside four Power Modes. Race mode gives the Pikes Peak a specific rev-limiter strategy, intervening more gradually than on the standard Multistrada V4 and providing earlier warning as you approach the limit.
The Ducati Quick Shift Up & Down system also has dedicated calibration for more aggressive downshifts, while High Power Mode brings a more direct throttle response. These are meaningful distinctions if you want the sportier interpretation of the Multistrada formula, rather than simply its racing colours.
17-inch wheels, Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes
The chassis is built around a 17-inch front wheel, with five-spoke forged aluminium Marchesini wheels at both ends. Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres come in 120/70 ZR17 front and 190/55 ZR17 rear sizes.
Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension provides 170 mm of wheel travel front and rear. Its event-based control logic adjusts according to the riding phase, with the aim of supporting both sporty riding and touring comfort.
Braking hardware includes twin 330 mm front discs with Brembo Stylema radial calipers and a 280 mm rear disc. Bosch-Brembo cornering ABS is standard. The Electronic Combined Braking System also uses a front-to-rear strategy: operating the front brake can activate the rear brake as well.
A more committed riding position
Compared with the Multistrada V4, the Pikes Peak places your feet higher and further back. The handlebar is lower, narrower and flatter, too. Ducati’s intention is to increase lean-angle clearance and make it easier to move your body during sporty riding.
If you are choosing between Multistrada versions, those ergonomic differences deserve as much attention as the graphics. The Pikes Peak combines protective bodywork and luggage capability with a riding position deliberately tailored towards more active cornering.
Touring equipment beyond the race-bike look
Front and rear radar are standard, enabling Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection. The electronic package also includes Forward Collision Warning.
For longer journeys, you get a 6.5-inch colour TFT dashboard and Ducati Connect with phone, music and map-navigation apps. Hands-Free ignition, Vehicle Hold Control, a full-LED headlight and Ducati Cornering Lights are also part of the standard equipment.
The rider-aid package includes Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Engine Brake Control and Ducati Vehicle Observer. There is plenty of technology behind the sporting presentation, not just a louder visual statement.
Valve-clearance checks every 60,000 km
The V4 Granturismo has a 60,000 km valve-clearance check interval—a useful figure to note if you plan to accumulate serious touring mileage.
Ducati also lists its 4EVER Ducati programme, offering a four-year unlimited-mileage warranty, and Roadside Assistance. The latter includes roadside support, rider and passenger transport, a replacement vehicle and four-star hotel accommodation if problems arise during the cover period. Ducati’s official network comprises more than 800 dealers in over 90 countries.
Ducati Factory Made: tailor the Pikes Peak to your plans
The Ducati Factory Made programme lets you configure the bike with practical changes as well as cosmetic ones. Available choices include:
- Red forged wheels and red or black brake calipers.
- Seats of different heights.
- Additional carbon-fibre components.
- Auxiliary lights.
- A full luggage set comprising side panniers and a top case.
If your plans include longer trips, seat choice and luggage deserve priority over colour-matched hardware. Red wheels make a statement; somewhere to put your weekend kit solves a different problem.
2027 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak availability
In its announcement dated 24 September 2026, Ducati confirmed that the 2027 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak was already available through European dealers and could be configured on Ducati.com.
The appeal is straightforward: this is a Multistrada for you if you want sports-focused chassis hardware and ergonomics without giving up protective bodywork, radar assistance or the ability to carry luggage. The new livery makes that character more visible—but the forged wheels, Öhlins suspension and dedicated riding settings are the more substantial reasons to put it on your shortlist.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is new on the 2027 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak?
- The headline update is a new livery designed by Centro Stile Ducati with Drudi Performance. It takes inspiration from Ducati’s factory DesmosediciGP MotoGP and Panigale V4 R World Superbike machines.
- How much power does the 2027 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak produce?
- Its 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo engine produces 170 CV (125 kW) at 10,750 rpm and 123.8 Nm of torque at 9,000 rpm.
- Does the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak have radar as standard?
- Yes. Front and rear radar are standard, enabling Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection. The electronic package also includes Forward Collision Warning.
- Can you fit luggage to the 2027 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak?
- Yes. Through the Ducati Factory Made programme, you can specify a full luggage set with side panniers and a top case. Other options include different seat heights, auxiliary lights and additional carbon-fibre components.
- What is the valve-clearance check interval?
- The V4 Granturismo engine has a valve-clearance check interval of 60,000 km.
- When is the 2027 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak available in Europe?
- Ducati stated on 24 September 2026 that the 2027 model was already available at European dealers and configurable on Ducati.com.
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