Ducati Multistrada V4 Review

Used Buyer Review

The Multistrada V4 is genuinely one of the most capable motorcycles ever built, and buying one used makes the value proposition far more palatable. That 1158cc V4 engine is an absolute riot — smooth where the old Testastretta was agricultural, with power delivery that'll embarrass sportbikes on a mountain road. The radar-assisted adaptive cruise and cornering ABS aren't gimmicks; they're genuinely brilliant on long tours. Budget realistically for ownership though — these aren't cheap dates. Here's what the brochure won't tell you: the service intervals hit every 9,000 miles and Ducati dealerships don't come cheap. Desmo valve checks run $800-1,200 easily. Buy one with full service history or walk away, full stop. The suspension linkage bearings on early 2021 models can wear prematurely, so check for any vague handling complaints from previous owners. That said, for what you get — touring ability, sportbike performance, genuinely usable electronics — nothing else really touches it at this price used. Just go in eyes open.