Ducati's New Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour Costs £24,795 - What Do You Get?

Ducati has unveiled its 2027 Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour, a touring-focused version of its big V4 adventure bike. Priced at £24,795 in the UK, it comes loaded with luggage, heated kit and rider-assistance technology, aiming to make long-distance trips easier straight from the showroom.

It's not an entirely new Multistrada. Instead, Ducati has taken the existing V4 S and bundled in a generous amount of touring equipment, alongside exclusive Grand Tour styling. European dealership arrivals are scheduled to begin in November 2026.

Plenty of Kit Included as Standard

The Grand Tour gets colour-matched side panniers offering a combined 60 litres of storage, a centre stand, heated grips and heated seats for both rider and passenger. There's also a keyless fuel cap, tyre-pressure monitoring, extra LED lighting and a 6.5-inch TFT display with navigation functionality.

Ducati has included front and rear radar systems, too. These support adaptive cruise control, blind-spot detection and forward collision warnings, although the availability of individual functions can depend on market homologation.

Underneath, it uses the familiar 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine, producing a claimed 170bhp at 10,750rpm and 124Nm of torque at 9,000rpm. That's serious performance for a bike designed to cover big distances, whether you're crossing the country or heading abroad with a passenger and luggage.

The Lowering System Isn't New

One of the headline features is Ducati's Automatic Lowering Device. At speeds below 10km/h, the suspension lowers the bike by up to 30mm to make stopping and slow-speed manoeuvres easier. It returns to its normal riding setting above 50km/h, and the system can be switched off.

That sounds handy on a tall, heavy adventure tourer, particularly when fully loaded. However, it's worth making one thing clear: the system was already available on the Multistrada V4 S before this Grand Tour was announced.

The Grand Tour also includes an Easy Lift function, which softens the suspension hydraulics when the ignition is switched on, helping make it easier to lift the bike off its side stand.

Is £24,795 Reasonable?

Ducati quotes a wet weight of 240kg without fuel, with a standard seat height adjustable between 870mm and 890mm. Lower seat and suspension options are available for riders who want a more manageable reach to the ground.

There's no getting away from the price: £24,795 is a substantial amount of money for a motorcycle. But the Grand Tour's appeal is that much of the equipment many touring riders might otherwise add individually is already included.

For riders who regularly cover long motorway miles, tour two-up or head overseas with luggage, that could make sense. If you rarely travel far or prefer a simpler bike, much of the extra technology may be difficult to justify.

The interesting question isn't whether the Multistrada can do the job - the V4 S already has a strong touring brief. It's whether having all this equipment fitted as standard makes the Grand Tour better value than buying a less-equipped version and choosing your own extras.