Adventure riders, brace yourselves—Ducati just dropped the 2026 Multistrada V2 in India, a leaner beast that’s slashing weight and revving up the mid-size tourer segment with its punchy 890cc engine. Priced from Rs 18.88 lakh, this Italian icon blends touring prowess and off-road grit, setting pulses racing from Delhi to the Himalayas.
The launch, announced just days ago, catapults the Multistrada V2 into showrooms nationwide, compliant with India’s E20 fuel standards for seamless urban and highway dominance. At its core beats a freshly minted 890cc liquid-cooled 90-degree V-Twin, churning out 115 bhp at 9,250 rpm and 92 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm—refined from the prior 937cc unit for smoother low-end pull and Euro 5+ efficiency. Mated to a slick 6-speed gearbox with Ducati Quick Shift up/down, it promises effortless shifts whether carving canyons or cruising coasts.
Weighing in at a featherlight 199 kg (kerb, sans fuel), the 2026 model sheds a hefty 18 kg thanks to a redesigned aluminum monocoque frame and optimized components, boosting agility without skimping on the Multistrada’s signature robustness. The chassis rolls on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels shod in grippy Pirelli Scorpion Trail II rubber, while Brembo brakes—dual 320mm discs up front and a 265mm rear—deliver confident stops, enhanced by cornering ABS.
Design-wise, it’s pure Ducati DNA: a sculpted beak, muscular tank flanks, and a taller windshield for wind-cheating comfort, all lit by reworked full-LED headlights with dynamic DRLs. The cockpit boasts a crisp 5-inch TFT display, intuitive switchgear, and a suite of rider aids powered by a 6-axis IMU—think cornering traction control, wheelie mitigation, engine brake tweaks, and four riding modes (Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro) plus off-road tweaks.
Step up to the V2 S variant, and luxury amps up with semi-active Ducati Skyhook suspension (170mm travel front and rear), adaptive cruise control, and premium touches like forged Marzocchi forks. Color options span fiery Ducati Red to sleek Aviator Grey, with the S adding Storm Green flair.
Pricing keeps it premium yet accessible: Rs 18.88 lakh ex-showroom for the base V2, escalating to Rs 21 lakh for the V2 S in Red and Rs 21.3 lakh in Green—positioning it against rivals like the BMW F 900 GS and Triumph Tiger 900, but with that unmistakable Italian flair. Ducati India’s MD Bipul Chandra couldn’t contain the hype: “The Multistrada V2 redefines premium mid-size adventure touring, embodying Italian craftsmanship with unmatched tech and performance—it’s a benchmark-shatterer for discerning riders.” Social buzz echoes the sentiment; X users are flooding feeds with “Finally, a lighter Multistrada that won’t break the bank!” and early test ride teases hinting at “Silkier than ever on twisties.”
For U.S. enthusiasts, this India-first debut ripples across the pond, spotlighting Ducati’s push toward lighter, greener ADV bikes amid tightening EPA emissions rules. At around $22,500 USD equivalent, it undercuts Stateside pricing for similar spec models, potentially pressuring American dealers to tweak imports or inspire hybrid U.S. variants. Lifestyle perks? Envision epic cross-continental jaunts from the Rockies to Route 66 on fuel-sipping V-Twins that cut range anxiety—aligning with the booming U.S. adventure market, where ADV sales surged 15% last year per MIC data. Politically, it nods to Biden’s clean transport incentives, opening doors for biofuel-compatible Ducatis in farm-state rallies or tech hubs chasing sustainable thrills.
As Ducati eyes global rollouts, the 2026 Multistrada V2 isn’t just a launch—it’s a lightweight revolution, blending heritage torque with tomorrow’s trailblazing edge, ready to conquer diverse terrains from monsoon-soaked Indian passes to sun-baked American deserts.
By Sam Michael
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