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Ducati is keeping its new-model extravaganza going by introducing the 2022 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak. Presented as the sportiest Multistrada ever built, it benefits from numerous chassis modifications, a powerful four-cylinder engine, and a head-turning specific livery.
It’s named after the world-famous hill climb, but the Multistrada was developed to be equally at home on a mountain road or a race track. It gains 17-inch Marchesini wheels wrapped by sticky road tires and it features an Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension system that automatically adjusts a number of parameters by analyzing the user’s riding style. This technology is also found in the Panigale V4 S, which is a sport bike that’s rooted in racing. Carbon fiber elements help the Pikes Peak lose nearly nine pounds compared to the Multistrada V4 S.
Ducati also gave the Pikes Peak a sportier riding position to optimize lean angles. It notably placed the foot pegs higher and further back than on the Multistrada V4 S, and it installed a handlebar that’s lower, narrower, and curved. Clearly, the Pikes Peak treatment isn’t merely an appearance package; a substantial amount of time, thought, and resources went into pushing the Multistrada in a sportier direction.
Power comes from Ducati’s V4 Granturismo engine, which is a 1.2-liter 90-degree V4 rated at 170 horsepower and 92 pound-feet of torque. It weighs merely 147 pounds, and it exhales through an exhaust system with titanium and carbon parts made by Akrapovič. Brakes derived from the ones fitted to the Panigale V4 bring the big motorcycle to a stop, and riders get a cornering ABS system for extra peace of mind.
The list of electronic riding aids fitted to the Multistrada Pikes Peak sounds like it comes from the car world. It’s equipped with adaptive cruise control, a blind spot monitoring system, a 6.5-inch digital instrument cluster, and smartphone connectivity. And, like some carmakers, Ducati is leveraging tech to improve performance: the Pikes Peak gains a riding mode named Race that improves the throttle response, allows for quicker downshifts, and lets the rev limiter kick in gradually — another feature that has trickled down from the world of racing.
Ducati dealers across America will begin receiving the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak in February 2022. Pricing starts at $28,995, so it’s the most expensive Multistrada. For context, the base Multistrada 950 S starts at $17,595 and the most affordable V4 model is priced at $19,995.
Ducati has taken the wraps off the 2021 Monster, which is a redesigned version of their best-selling bike.
Created from scratch, the 2021 Monster features a new LED headlight with an eye-catching daytime running light. The bike also has new bodywork and a 4.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
Despite the evolutionary design, the handlebar moves approximately 2.8 inches (70 mm) closer to a rider’s torso for a “more upright riding position that guarantees greater comfort and control.” The foot position has also been changed, while the center section is now narrower than before.
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Sticking with ergonomics, the Monster has a seat height of 32.3 inches (820 mm). If that’s too tall, an optional spring kit can reduce the distance to 30.5 inches (775 mm).
Despite the numerous changes, designers wanted to ensure the bike was still instantly recognizable as a Monster. As a result, it retains a handful of old school touches including a “bison back” fuel tank.
Power comes from a new 937cc twin-cylinder engine that produces 110 hp (82 kW / 111 PS) and 69 lb-ft (93 Nm) of torque. Despite the larger displacement and increased power ratings, the new engine is actually 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) lighter than its predecessor.
On the topic of displacement, the larger size improves torque “across all revs, particularly in the medium-low range, most suited to the road and through corners.” Further aiding things is a new six-speed gearbox and a standard Quick Shift system.
The engine isn’t the only thing that is lighter as the aluminum front frame draws inspiration from the one used on the Panigale V4 and this helps the bike to shed 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) of weight. Likewise, the 17-inch wheels are 3.75 lbs (1.7 kg) lighter while the swingarm drops 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) of weight. The rear subframe also adopts glass fiber reinforced polymer technology to shed 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg).
Thanks to all these weight saving measures, the Monster has a dry weight 366 lbs (166 kg) which makes it 39.7 lbs (18 kg) lighter than the Monster 821.
The 2021 Ducati Monster will arrive at US dealerships in April and pricing starts at $11,895. Customers can also upgrade to the Monster Plus which begins at $12,195. The two bikes are largely identical, but Monster Plus comes with a fly screen and a passenger seat cover.