The Pikes Peak Difference: Engineered for the Corner
Within the Multistrada V4 range, the Pikes Peak occupies a singular position. It is not merely a trim level or an appearance package—it is a mechanically distinct variant built around a different dynamic brief. Ducati’s engineers started with the V4 Granturismo platform and re-engineered the chassis, suspension, and wheel package to transform the Multistrada into a genuinely sport-focused machine while retaining its long-distance capability.
The defining changes are immediately apparent:
A 17-inch front wheel replaces the 19-inch unit used on the standard V4 and V4 S, sharply reducing gyroscopic effect and transforming turn-in response. The Pikes Peak runs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres in 120/70-17 front and 190/55-17 rear—a sports-road fitment that prioritises grip and feedback on tarmac.
A single-sided aluminium swingarm replaces the double-sided unit of the standard Multistrada. This is a technical and stylistic solution that recalls Ducati’s racing heritage, and it is designed to accommodate the wider 190-section rear tyre, emphasising the Pikes Peak’s road presence and sporting character.
Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension is fitted as standard, with a dedicated calibration for the Pikes Peak’s sport-focused geometry. The system uses event-based logic to adjust damping in real time, delivering support and control during every riding phase.
Marchesini forged wheels reduce unsprung mass, making the Pikes Peak more agile in changes of direction, more precise in setting a line, and more direct in its connection between rider and road.
A titanium Akrapovič silencer is fitted as standard, combining performance and lightness while remaining EU 5+ compliant.
A dedicated “Race” riding mode is added to the standard Multistrada’s mode suite, allowing the rider to exploit the engine’s full power with minimal electronic intervention.
The result is a motorcycle that reviewers have described as a “shapeshifter”—“no other bike blurs the lines between a practical ADV and an out-and-out sport bike quite like this”.
The V4 Granturismo: Proven Heart, Elevated Character
Beneath the Pikes Peak’s sport-focused chassis lies the same 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo that powers the rest of the Multistrada V4 range—but here it is allowed to sing more freely thanks to the Race mode and the Akrapovič exhaust.
The engine’s smooth power delivery and immediate response are preserved, but the Pikes Peak’s revised intake and exhaust and Race mode calibration give it a sharper, more urgent character than the touring-focused Multistrada variants.
Chassis and Suspension: Sport Geometry, Electronic Precision
The Pikes Peak’s chassis is shared with the Multistrada V4 family—an aluminium monocoque frame with a steel trellis subframe—but its geometry has been recalibrated for the 17-inch front wheel and sport-focused brief. The rake is steeper than the standard V4, and the single-sided swingarm contributes to a longer wheelbase that offsets the loss of stability from the sharper steering geometry.
The Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension is the centrepiece of the dynamic package. It is a semi-active electronic system that continuously adjusts compression and rebound damping based on riding phase, speed, lean angle, and rider input. The Pikes Peak benefits from a dedicated software calibration that heightens precision through corners and confidence at high speeds, while retaining the ability to soften for comfort when the road turns straight.
Electronics and Rider Aids: The Full Suite, Plus Race
The Pikes Peak inherits the complete Multistrada V4 electronics package and adds the Race riding mode as standard. The suite includes:
Model Years, Updates, and Colours (2022–2027)
The Pikes Peak has a well-defined model history with a single major cosmetic update in 2027.
Colour summary for the current model:
Standard livery: Pikes Peak racing-inspired red/white/black with Ducati Corse graphics.
Ducati Factory Made wheel options: Ducati Red or Glossy Black forged wheels.
Ducati Factory Made caliper options: Red or black, to match the wheel choice.
New vs. Used: Buying the Pikes Peak
New (2026–2027 examples): The current Pikes Peak benefits from the latest electronics updates, including Forward Collision Warning, and is available with the new 2027 livery. New examples carry the full Ducati 4-year unlimited-mileage warranty and the ability to specify exact Ducati Factory Made options (wheel colour, caliper colour, seat height). US MSRP for the 2026 model is $33,995** (plus freight and setup), with an **average new listing price of approximately $33,155. In Europe, the 2027 model is priced at €33,590 in Italy.
Used (2022–2025 examples): The used market offers significant savings, particularly for 2022–2024 examples that have absorbed the steepest depreciation. A 2023 Pikes Peak with 24,387 miles has been listed at **$22,599** (reduced from $24,499). A 2024 example has been listed at **$26,995** (a $500 saving). These represent exceptional value for a motorcycle with Öhlins semi-active suspension, a single-sided swingarm, forged wheels, and the full radar safety suite.
Our condition grades for used Pikes Peak:
Every used bike undergoes a pre-sale inspection, and known faults are disclosed before purchase. For Excellent and Very Good examples, extended warranty coverage is often available.
The Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is the most focused, most dynamic, and most exclusive road-oriented Multistrada ever built—a motorcycle that takes the V4 Granturismo platform and re-engineers it for riders who prioritise cornering precision, feedback, and pure sporting pleasure without abandoning the comfort and technology that define the Multistrada name. Whether you choose a factory-fresh 2026 or 2027 example with the latest livery and electronics, or a well-maintained used model from the 2022–2025 run that represents extraordinary value, the Pikes Peak is engineered to elevate every corner.
