Adventure motorcycles have a not-so-secret identity—sport-tourers. With the 2024 Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour, the Bologna-based brand embraces the sightseeing aspect. Rather than focusing on off-road capabilities, the Grand Tour is configured to live up to its mileage-gobbling name. Rather than being a new-from-the-ground-up motorcycling, the Grand Tour has the Multistrada V4 S as a starting point, and Ducati builds on that platform.
Road-going touring riders will appreciate the broad range of model-standard street-oriented safety features. Standard on the Grand Tour is the radar system that enables adaptive cruise control and blind-spot detection. LED running lights enhance visibility to others on the road, while the tire pressure monitoring system ensures optimal grip.
Side cases are standard on the Grand Tour, with a carrying capacity of 60 liters. The passenger gets a long-distance seat. Hopping on the Grand Tour is easier thanks to the Minimum Preload function that maximizes sag during mounting. To lessen the effort of getting the bike off its stand, the Easy Lift function raises the ride height to make it more upright.
The S in 2024 Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour tells you that it comes with a high-end suspension package. The semi-active suspension constantly alters damping for maximum performance, and the auto-leveling system ensures the proper ride height and attitude.
You can order a Grand Tour at any Ducati dealer, with delivery expected in February 2024. The MSRP is $28,395, and the flavor of Multistrada is available in one dedicated color and graphics package.
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Studio Photography by Andrea Sottana
2024 Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour Specs
ENGINE
Type: V4 Granturismo; 90-degree V4 w/ counterrotating crankshaft
Displacement: 1158cc
Bore x stroke: 83 x 53.5mm
Compression ratio: 14:1
Maximum power: 170 horsepower @ 10,500 rpm
Maximum torque: 92 ft-lbs @ 8750 rpm
Fueling: 46mm-equivalent oval throttle bodies w/ ride-by-wire
Valvetrain: DOHC; 4vpc
Exhaust: Double catalytic converter w/ 4 lambda probes
Lubrication: Semi-dry sump
Transmission: 6-speed w/ quickshifter
Clutch: Hydraulically actuated wet-multiplate w/ assist and slipper functions
Final drive: Chain
CHASSIS
Frame: Aluminum monocoque
Front suspension; travel: Fully electronically adjustable semi-active 50mm inverted fork; 6.7 inches
Rear suspension; travel: Fully electronically adjustable semi-active shock; 7.1 inches
Wheels: Aluminum
Front wheel: 19 x 3
Rear wheel: 17 x 4.5
Tires: Pirelli Scorpion Trail II
Front tire: 120/70 x 19
Rear tire: 170/60 x 17
Front brakes: 320mm semi-floating discs w/ radially mounted Brembo M50 Stylema 4-piston/2-pad calipers and radial master cylinder
Rear brakes: 265mm disc w/ Brembo 2-piston floating caliper
ABS: Cornering aware
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
Wheelbase: 61.7 inches
Rake: 24.2 degrees
Trail: 4.0 inches
Ground clearance: N/A
Seat height: 33.1 or 32.7 inches (31.7 to 34.4 inches w/ optional seats)
Fuel capacity: 5.8 gallons
Curb weight: N/A
Color: Gray/black
2024 Ducati Multistrada V4 Grand Tour Price: $28,395 MSRP
