Ducati Multistrada V4
Ducati's flagship adventure-tourer — 1158cc V4 Granturismo engine, 170bhp. The most powerful adventure bike on the market. UK from £19,995 (base) → £23,495+ for top S/Rally/Pikes Peak variants. Cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, hill hold, cruise control, electronic Skyhook suspension on S and above. The benchmark luxury adventure-tourer.
- Engine
- 1158 cc
- Power
- 170 PS
- Weight
- 240 kg
- Seat height
- 840 mm
- A2 licence
- —
Liquid-cooled DOHC V4 Granturismo
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The short version
Forecourt score
Value 61 · Insurance 30 · Theft 65
The Ducati Multistrada V4 holds its value about as well as most bikes (around 26% lost over three years, against the 25-32% bike norm) and is expensive to insure (around £780/yr typical). Theft risk is moderate.
A bike-specific blend of value retention, insurance and theft risk (weighted 40/35/25). Bikes carry no MOT reliability data, so reliability isn't scored. Higher is better.
Pick your version
Estimates are tuned to the version you choose.
Engine
Petrol · 1158cc
Power
170 ps
Torque
125 Nm
Weight
240 kg
Seat
840 mm
Transmission
6-speed manual
Economy
42 mpg
Base Multistrada V4 — 1158cc V4, 170bhp, 6-speed with bidirectional quickshifter. Cornering ABS, traction, wheelie control standard. 22L tank. Full A license.
Tell us about the one you're looking at
Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical clean bike.
Estimated market value
£14,500
Range £13,050 – £15,950
HIGH CONFIDENCE
Holding value
Bikes hold value far better than cars — typical motorcycle 3-year depreciation is 25–32%, against cars' 40–50%. Some bikes (Hayabusa, Gold Wing, classic Z1000) actually appreciate in the 7–15 year zone as cult demand outstrips supply.
New
£21,195
At 5 years
£13,565
At 10 years
£9,750
Value loss by phase
Each band shows the share of original value lost during that window — not cumulative. Appreciation (green, marked +X% gained) is real for bikes that develop cult status.
UK new price by year
How we estimate this
Phase depreciation derived from observed UK used-bike pricing — classified ads, dealer asking prices, and end-of-auction figures. Bike residuals depend heavily on theft history, service-stamp count, and crash-damage signatures. The figures here are indicative for clean, fully-stamped examples.
What it costs to own
Indicative running costs at 8,000 miles a year — the UK rider average. Chain-drive bikes carry a chain/sprocket consumable line; tax (typically £25–£100/yr) and depreciation are excluded — see the section above for value retention.
3-year total
£3,325
Per year
£1,108
Per mile
£0.14
Service costs assume independent specialist labour and OE parts. Tyre intervals reflect typical UK road riding — track-day usage burns through rear tyres in <2,000 miles. Fuel uses the variant MPG at £1.45/L. Lower-mileage riders see proportionally lower totals; higher-mileage commuters pay roughly linearly more.
Estimated insurance
ABI motorcycle scheme · Comprehensive · 5 yr NCB
Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this bike. Bike insurance is far more sensitive to licence tier and rider age than cars — pick the combination closest to your circumstances.
Licence
Age
No-claims bonus
5 yearsRisk profile
Estimated annual premium · typical, age 30-39
£780/ year
Roughly £65 per month
Typical
Suburban postcode, 3+ years NCB, standard security (Thatcham chain + disc lock), no recent claims.| Age band | Lower risk | Typical | Higher risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age 17-21 | £1,287 | £1,716 | £2,402 |
| Age 22-29 | £790 | £1,053 | £1,474 |
| Age 30-39Selected | £585 | £780 | £1,092 |
| Age 40-49 | £515 | £686 | £961 |
| Age 50+ | £468 | £624 | £874 |
How we estimate this
Premiums combine licence tier, rider age, no-claims bonus and a risk-profile multiplier on top of a bike-specific baseline. Bike insurance is materially more sensitive to licence tier (CBT / A1 / A2 / A) than car insurance, and young riders pay considerably more than older riders even on the same machine. Always get individual quotes before buying.
Theft risk
Bike-specific · Met Police + insurance reporting
UK bike theft rates are an order of magnitude higher than car theft. Nakeds and supersports lose more to professional gangs; large adventure bikes and tourers are statistically much safer.
Theft risk score · 1 to 4
2/4Medium risk
Medium risk
Some theft pattern, particularly in urban postcodes. Thatcham-approved chain plus disc lock recommended; secure overnight parking helps premiums.Theft hotspot postcodes
Postcode prefixes only; full London hot zone runs across E, N, NW, SE, SW, W boroughs depending on the model.
What this means for you
Premium Italian adventure-tourer with strong used demand — chain + disc lock + cover essential overnight.
How we set this band
Bands derived from Met Police bike-theft reporting (most-stolen lists) cross-referenced with insurance industry underwriting data. Model + postcode are the two biggest factors in motorcycle theft risk in the UK, materially more than vehicle value.
What goes wrong
5 known issues · sorted by severity
Documented failure modes from UK owner forums, dealer service bulletins, and aggregated mechanic feedback. Mileages are approximate — different riders see different intervals depending on use and maintenance. Always address "high"-severity items before resale.
High severity
0
Medium
3
Low / cosmetic
2
| Severity | Part / issue | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| medium | Major service @ 18k mi (valve check) Ducati service item, includes valve clearance check on the V4 18000 mi | £900 |
| medium | Chain & sprockets 10-14k mi | £320 |
| medium | Italian electrics (rectifier, switches) 10-20k mi | £250-450 |
| low | Front brake pads 8-12k mi | £140 |
| low | Tyres (Pirelli Scorpion Trail) 7-9k mi rear | £400 pair |
How we score severity
High — strands the bike or causes consequential damage if left. Medium — service item that affects ride quality or risks failure. Low — cosmetic or minor inconvenience. Costs are independent-specialist UK rates for parts and labour together; main dealer prices typically run 30–50% higher.
Safety recalls
Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Ducati Multistrada V4, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.
Check on GOV.UKOpens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.
All variants
| Trim | Engine | PS | kg | Seat | A2-restrict? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multistrada V4default | Liquid-cooled DOHC V4 Granturismo, 1158cc | 170 | 240 | 840 | — |
| Multistrada V4 S | Liquid-cooled DOHC V4 Granturismo, 1158cc | 170 | 243 | 840 | — |
| Multistrada V4 Rally | Liquid-cooled DOHC V4 Granturismo, 1158cc | 170 | 261 | 870 | — |
Strengths
- +Most powerful adventure-tourer on UK market (170bhp)
- +Skyhook semi-active suspension on S and above
- +30L tank on Rally — genuine long-distance range
- +V4 character + smoothness
- +Comprehensive electronics suite
Watch-outs
- −Most expensive adventure-tourer on UK market
- −Major service @ 18k mi costs £900
- −Italian electrics less reliable than Japanese/German rivals
- −Heavy (243-261kg) for off-road work