Ducati Multistrada V4 RS Listed on Official Website, India Launch Soon?

Following the reveal of its most powerful product in the Multistrada line-up – the V4 RS – Ducati has now listed it on its India website, indicating that the model could be launched anytime soon in the country. At 180bhp at 12,250rpm, the Ducati Multistrada V4 RS makes more power than the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, making it the most powerful adventure bike in its class. However, the torque output is 118Nm versus the Pikes Peak's 125Nm. 

Powering the Multistrada V4 RS is the same 1,103cc, Desmosedici Stradale V4 as the Panigale V4 and the Streetfighter V4. The liquid-cooled engine comes mated to a six-speed gearbox and includes Ducati's STM Evo-SBK dry clutch. The Multistrada V4 RS also uses an air filter, like the Ducati Panigale V4 R.

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Chassis-wise, the Ducati Multistrada V4 RS uses a titanium rear sub-frame for enhanced robustness, which is a claimed 2.5kg lighter than the normal one on the other Multistrada V4s, while the main frame is the familiar aluminium monocoque unit. Ducati says this architecture makes the V4 RS the lightest fourth-generation Multistrada ever. 

Ducati Multistrada V4 RS: Suspension, Brakes

For suspension, the Multistrada V4 RS gets 48mm fully adjustable front forks with titanium nitride (TIN) and a TTX36 fully adjustable rear monoshock, both sourced from Ohlins. The Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 offers comprehensive suspension electrical adjustment.

The braking setup, on the other hand, comprises dual 330mm discs at the front with Brembo Stylema monobloc four-piston callipers and a single 265mm disc at the rear with a Brembo two-piston calliper. The rear also features a single-sided aluminium swingarm. The motorcycle rolls on a set of 17-inch Marchesini forged aluminium wheels. To shed some weight even further, Ducati has done away with the bulky pillion grab handle and top box mounting bracket for a technopolymer tail section.

Ducati Multistrada V4 RS: Electronic Aids

The riding aids on the Ducati Multistrada V4 RS include traction control, wheelie control, launch control, engine brake control, four power modes (Full, High, Medium, and Low), a bi-directional quickshifter, radar-assisted adaptive cruise control, and four ride modes (Race, Sport, Touring, and Urban). Also present is a Full Power Mode for optimal performance.

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In terms of pricing, we expect the Ducati Multistrada V4 RS to be priced more than the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, which is currently offered at Rs 31.48 lakh (ex-showroom). Upon arrival, it will rival the BMW M 1000 XR.