Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour: Price, Specs and Touring Upgrades
13/10/2026
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Start Your Fuel Journal →The new Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour combines 170 hp with the equipment you actually want for a long trip: luggage, heated seats, radar assistance and automatically lowering suspension. Its strongest argument is not another performance headline, but how much touring kit comes as standard.
Table of Contents
- 1. Key takeaways
- 2. What is the new Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour?
- 3. Engine and chassis: the essential specifications
- 4. Standard equipment that earns its place on a trip
- 5. Automatic lowering and Skyhook: why they matter
- 6. Radar, braking and navigation
- 7. US price and the alternatives worth comparing
- 8. Maintenance, availability and the buying verdict
Key takeaways
- Touring equipment is included: 60-liter panniers, heated grips, heated rider and passenger seats, a center stand, tire-pressure monitoring and a hands-free fuel cap.
- The updates go beyond the paintwork: Forward Collision Warning joins the radar package, while automatic lowering and updated Skyhook suspension target everyday usability.
- US pricing starts at $30,995. That places the Grand Tour above the Multistrada V4 S Travel & Radar, currently listed from $29,995 before destination charges.
- European deliveries begin in November 2026. The European announcement schedules US distribution for December 2026, while Ducati’s US announcement lists North American dealership arrivals from February 2027.
What is the new Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour?
Unveiled on October 1, 2026, the Grand Tour is Ducati’s extensively equipped, long-distance version of the Multistrada V4 S. Its identity comes from exclusive graphics, red Grand Tour accents, black chassis and cockpit finishes, branded rims and special seat detailing. More importantly, you get a substantial touring package without building it accessory by accessory.
If your ideal holiday combines a motorway transfer, several days of mountain roads and a passenger who expects more than somewhere to perch, this is the brief the Grand Tour addresses. Our reading of the specification is straightforward: road touring comes first, with sporting performance retained rather than sacrificed.
What changes compared with the previous Grand Tour?
The earlier V4 S Grand Tour, introduced on September 19, 2023, already offered adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection, 60-liter panniers, heated seats and Easy Lift. Those features are not new inventions for this launch. The latest version adds Forward Collision Warning and a rear fog light, and replaces the earlier Minimum Preload approach with speed-dependent automatic lowering. It also gains the latest vehicle-control and suspension technology.
Engine and chassis: the essential specifications
The Euro 5+ compliant V4 Granturismo remains central to the package. Here are the numbers that define the new Grand Tour’s engine, chassis and luggage provision.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo |
| Maximum power | 170 hp / 125 kW at 10,750 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 123.8 Nm at 9,000 rpm |
| Suspension travel, front / rear | 170 mm / 180 mm |
| Wheel diameters, front / rear | 19 inches / 17 inches |
| Front brakes | Twin 330 mm discs with Brembo Stylema calipers |
| Rear brake | 280 mm disc |
| Standard side-case capacity | 60 liters combined |
| Valve-clearance inspection interval | 60,000 km |
The specification combines alloy wheels with Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tires, five riding modes—Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet and Enduro—and an up/down quickshifter. Taken together, we would shortlist it primarily for paved-road travel and occasional easy unpaved detours, rather than choose it around ambitious trail riding.
Cylinder deactivation: efficiency rather than extra power
Extended Cylinder Deactivation switches off the rear cylinder bank not only when stationary at idle, but also in specified riding conditions. Ducati claims fuel consumption and emissions reductions of up to 6% against the previous generation. Treat that as the manufacturer’s comparative claim, not a guaranteed saving on your next loaded, two-up holiday.
Standard equipment that earns its place on a trip
The color-matched technopolymer panniers provide 60 liters of combined capacity. Heated grips and heated seats serve both occupants, while the center stand assists with loading and luggage handling. Keyless ignition and the hands-free fuel cap mean fewer reasons to hunt through your pockets at a fuel stop.
Passenger accommodation also benefits from luggage mounting positions moved farther rearward. The rear luggage support uses a die-cast mount, but the supplied standard-equipment list identifies side cases, not an included top box. If your packing plan depends on three cases, add that to the shopping list rather than assuming “fully equipped” means every accessory in the catalog.
“I would put the heated passenger seat, luggage and automatic lowering ahead of the special paint when deciding whether this version makes sense. For regular two-up touring, the package addresses useful priorities. If most of my riding were solo day trips, I would compare the equipment I would actually use before paying for the complete bundle.”Przemek Gąsiorowski, Editor-in-Chief of Moto Trips
Automatic lowering and Skyhook: why they matter
The Automatic Lowering Device reduces the bike’s height by up to 30 mm below 10 km/h, then restores riding height above 50 km/h. Easy Lift tackles a different task: when you switch on the ignition, it opens the suspension hydraulics to reduce the effort needed to lift the motorcycle off its side stand.
Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO uses a fork-position sensor and predictive functions including Bump Detection to adjust damping. Auto-leveling responds to load to maintain the bike’s stance, and you can change suspension response through a dedicated left-hand control. These are particularly relevant features if your riding alternates between commuting alone and traveling with a passenger and luggage.
Our buying advice is to assess the low-speed fit with your passenger aboard, not just while sitting on an unloaded showroom bike. Prioritize getting both feet down comfortably and lifting the bike upright before debating cosmetic upgrades.
Radar, braking and navigation
The standard front and rear radar package combines Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection and Forward Collision Warning. Tire-pressure monitoring, auxiliary LED lights and a rear fog light broaden the touring equipment, alongside dynamic indicators where homologated.
Ducati Vehicle Observer estimates forces acting on the motorcycle to refine cornering ABS and wheelie-control intervention. Electronic combined braking manages front-to-rear brake distribution according to conditions and load, while Engine Brake Control offers three settings. Ducati Brake Light EVO also activates the indicators during emergency braking.
For navigation, the 6.5-inch TFT displays color maps through smartphone mirroring and Ducati Connect, which also handles compatible phone and music functions. Set up your navigation connection before departure; a fuel-station forecourt is a poor place to start learning the interface.
US price and the alternatives worth comparing
Ducati lists the Grand Tour from $30,995, compared with $29,995 for the V4 S Travel & Radar. Those are starting prices before destination charges. The Grand Tour’s $1,000 headline premium makes its sibling the first comparison to make: ask for itemized quotations with the same equipment, rather than judging the difference from model names alone.
Outside Ducati’s range, the 2026 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure provides a useful reference. BMW lists a $23,795 US base MSRP for production from February 1, 2026, plus destination, with a 145 hp boxer engine and a 7.9-gallon fuel tank. Its equipment structure includes optional packages, so that base price is not a like-for-like comparison with the Grand Tour.
Our recommendation is to compare complete touring configurations: luggage, passenger comfort, suspension and rider assistance. A lower starting price only answers part of the question.
Maintenance, availability and the buying verdict
The 60,000 km valve-clearance inspection interval is a significant ownership detail for high-mileage riders. In Europe, the announced Multistrada 4EVER program provides a four-year, unlimited-mileage warranty. Ducati also describes roadside support covering assistance, onward arrangements and accommodation within the applicable coverage.
European showroom availability starts in November 2026, followed by the announced US distribution phase in December; Ducati’s separate US release specifies North American dealer arrivals from February 2027. Asian markets and Australia follow in April 2027.
Our verdict: the Grand Tour makes the strongest case if you already want a V4 S with extensive touring equipment. If you travel frequently with a passenger, its specification deserves a place on your shortlist. If you pack lightly and rarely leave for more than a day, compare a less comprehensive configuration first. Buy the equipment your journeys need—not simply the longest equipment list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the new Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour cost in the US?
- US pricing starts at $30,995 before destination charges. Ducati lists the V4 S Travel & Radar from $29,995, making the Grand Tour’s starting-price premium $1,000.
- What touring equipment comes standard on the Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour?
- Standard equipment includes 60-liter side panniers, heated grips, heated rider and passenger seats, a center stand, a hands-free fuel cap, tire-pressure monitoring, auxiliary LED lights and radar assistance.
- How does the Grand Tour’s automatic lowering system work?
- The Automatic Lowering Device lowers the motorcycle by up to 30 mm below 10 km/h and restores its riding height above 50 km/h. Easy Lift separately reduces the effort needed to raise it from the side stand.
- When will the new Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour be available?
- European availability begins in November 2026. The European release schedules US distribution for December 2026, while Ducati’s US announcement lists North American dealership arrivals from February 2027. Asian markets and Australia follow in April 2027.
- What is the valve-clearance inspection interval?
- Ducati specifies valve-clearance inspections every 60,000 km for the V4 Granturismo engine. This is the valve-inspection interval, not an interval covering every routine maintenance task.
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