Ducati’s 2025 Marvelous Multistrada V2 S Sports Tourer.

The Italian marque Ducati is synonymous with beautiful sports bikes with elegant curves and twisting intricate exhausts. These genetics carry through all their machines, apparent in the 2025 Multistrada V2 S. Road Tests and Reviews look at the awesome Adventure bike.

The 2025 Ducati Multistrada V2 S is part of the Italian company’s alterations to its range of middleweight machines. The V2 Multistrada, Streetfighter, and Panigale have a new lighter-than-the-previous-version engine, aiding performance in all areas.

The 2025 Ducati Multistrada V2 starts at £13,995 for the base model or £16,390 for the S specification bike.

The delightful Ducati comes in traditional Ducati Red or a gorgeous Green called Storm Green, which is matt. The top-spec V2 S model is at the high end of the middle-weight sports tourer section, with competition like the Triumph Tiger GT Pro being cheaper and the forthcoming Triumph Tiger Sport 800 coming in at a massive £5000 less. The differences come with what you get on the Multistrada V2 S, including semi-active front and rear suspension and plenty of advanced rider assistance systems.

The Ducati Multistrada V2 S also loses weight, as its new frame is lighter and more compact than the outgoing version. Ducati states that the total weight saved from the previous version is 18kg, which is significant.

Although there have been significant changes, the Ducati Multistrada V2 S has maintained the brand's traditions. It is a machine boasting technological advancements in the sector, such as Showa's suspension with its Skyhook semi-active system. The riding modes and aids boast high levels of adjustability, and the frame and engine connect via a new swingarm featuring a design similar to the Multistrada V4.

If you swing your leg over the Ducati Multistrada V2 S, your bum settles into the bike rather than perching on the saddle. It provides a more engaging riding position with lots of space and legroom. You then see the new switchgear and TFT display.

A five-way joystick on the left handlebar allows you to navigate the menus through the TFT screen. Connecting a Bluetooth headset to the Multistrada allows a simple selection of riding modes and other settings.

The Ducati Multistrada V2 S rides well, and its super suspension seriously absorbs potholes and poor road surfaces. The machine adapts the suspension to your riding style without you knowing, adding to the comfort of the 2025 model. Another aid to comfort is the flatter saddle, stopping you from sliding forward and bumping your parts on the tank

“ Truly engaging with stimulating performance and exhilarating handling.”

Riding the 2025 Ducati Multistrada V2 S feels different from riding the previous model, and you want to select the sportiest riding mode to feel the adrenaline pump through your body. The bike copes with the twisties far better, and tackling them with the ability to lean more is a delight. The machine is also more agile, probably due to weight loss, so you can easily change direction.

Ducati’s new 890 V-twin is a world apart from the Testastretta 937cc outgoing motor. It delivers improved power and is full of mid-range torque and top-end power. You get 113bhp, which is ample for the sports tourer and you will have plenty of fun every time you hop on it.

The 2025 Ducati Multistrada V2 S is a better bike than the previous version. With improved riding position, technology, and overall performance, it is a joy to ride. Riders will benefit from the change in saddle shape, which allows for increased comfort and more prolonged riding, which is always desirable for a Tourer. If you are in the market for a middle-weight sports/adventure tourer, then the Ducati Multistrada V2 S is at the top of the pack.

£13,995.00