Ducati India has officially launched the 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally with prices starting at ₹32.40 lakh (ex-showroom). It is now available at Ducati dealerships across the country, and if you have been waiting for the right moment to seriously consider this motorcycle, this update gives you even more reasons to take a close look. Let me walk you through every detail.

The Multistrada V4 Rally is Ducati’s top adventure touring motorcycle. It is built for riders who want to cover long highways, handle rough roads, and still enjoy strong performance on every ride. Compared to a normal adventure bike, the Rally version is more touring focused and more comfortable for long trips with luggage and a pillion.

The 2026 version keeps that same idea, but it now comes with a more refined package. Ducati has also made it available in two colour options in India: Ducati Red and Jade Green.

For 2026, Ducati has focused on enhancing rider confidence, comfort, and safety rather than making major cosmetic changes. Here is what is actually new:

New Adaptive Skyhook Suspension EVO

The bike now gets an updated Marzocchi suspension that adjusts damping in real time based on the road and riding conditions. The Marzocchi semi-active setup now uses the revised Adaptive Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS) EVO system, which adjusts damping continuously based on road surface and riding style.

Automatic Lowering Device — A Huge Deal for Tall Riders

One of the most practical new features on the 2026 Rally is the Automatic Lowering Device. A new Automatic Lowering Device reduces ride height below 10kph for easier low-speed handling and restores standard height above 50kph on-road or 20kph off-road.

Forward Collision Warning Added

One of the biggest updates for the 2026 model is the addition of Forward Collision Warning (FCW), joining Ducati’s existing radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection systems.

The Multistrada V4 Rally was already one of the very few motorcycles in the world offering radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection as standard. Adding Forward Collision Warning now means the bike can alert you when it detects a vehicle ahead that you are closing in on too quickly. For long motorway miles, especially during touring when fatigue can set in, this kind of safety net is genuinely valuable.

Chassis Updates

The updated adventure tourer receives revisions to its chassis, featuring a higher swingarm pivot aimed at improving overall dynamics. The swingarm has been repositioned, and it gets a bigger rear brake disc of 280mm for improved braking performance.

A larger rear brake disc and a repositioned swingarm might not sound exciting on paper, but these are the kinds of engineering changes that you feel on every ride. Sharper braking response and improved rear-end stability add up to a bike that simply handles better, particularly when loaded with luggage on a long tour.

Wider, Taller Windscreen

The 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally has a windscreen that is 40mm wider and 20mm taller compared to the standard version. For a tourer, this is a meaningful upgrade. Less wind hitting your chest and helmet means less fatigue, less noise, and more energy left at the end of a long day on the road.

Heated Grips Now Standard

The bike gets a redesigned centre stand that makes it easier to lift the 215kg motorcycle onto the stand, and heated handgrips are now standard, adjustable across five temperature levels. These are small quality-of-life improvements that long-distance riders notice and appreciate on every cold morning start.

None of the updates above change what is already one of the best engines ever fitted to an adventure motorcycle. At the heart of the 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally is the 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine, which develops a top power of 170hp at 10,750rpm and peak torque of 123Nm at 9,000rpm.

170hp in an adventure tourer is a genuinely remarkable figure. For context, most of the popular mid-size adventure bikes in the market today produce between 45hp and 95hp. The Multistrada V4 Rally is operating in a completely different league when it comes to outright performance.

The Multistrada V4 Rally is loaded with technology that would feel at home on a premium luxury car, let alone a motorcycle. Some of the notable features on board the 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally are Forward Collision Warning, TPMS, ABS Electronic Combined Braking System, ABS Cornering, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Cornering Lights, Coming Home function, and a 6.5-inch colour TFT display.

Riders can pair their smartphone with the TFT dashboard through the Ducati Connect app for answering calls, listening to music, and accessing map navigation. A few of these features deserve special mention:

• Ducati Cornering Lights These are headlights that physically pivot in the direction of your lean, lighting up the inside of a corner as you turn into it. Once you have used them at night, riding without them feels genuinely incomplete.

• Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO) DVO technology derived from MotoGP offers more precise handling, braking performance, and rider confidence across varying road conditions. This is motorsport technology filtering directly into a road motorcycle.

• TPMS A tyre pressure monitoring system that alerts you if either tyre is losing pressure. On a long tour far from the nearest service station, this can be the difference between a minor inconvenience and a genuine roadside emergency.

The 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally is a big step forward for premium adventure riders. It is powerful, smart, and made for long journeys, which is exactly what a flagship touring bike should be.