From a press release issued by Ducati:

Ducati unveils the new RS range at the San Marino and Rimini Riviera GP. The Diavel V4 RS and the Multistrada V4 RS arrived in the pit lane of the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, ridden by the two Ducati Lenovo team riders, concluding the story told in the presentation video, in which Marc Márquez and Pecco Bagnaia engage in a thrilling remote game, creating a spectacular showdown that highlights the soul and performance of each bike.

The new RS range is designed for those who live Ducati as an absolute passion and recognize excellence at first sight. An unparalleled experience, reserved for those who desire the best and seek the utmost in performance, lightness, and style. A range whose mission is to create models that represent the pinnacle of sporting excellence in their respective families , characterized by racing performance and technology and made unique by distinctive liveries, exclusive components, and high-quality materials such as titanium and carbon fibre.

The Diavel V4 RS and Multistrada V4 RS are numbered series models that, thanks to the Desmosedici Stradale engine and exclusive carbon fibre and titanium components, bring their respective worlds closer to that of Superbike.

The 1,103 cc Desmosedici Stradale engine combines smoothness at low and medium revs with a spirited and sporty personality at high revs, the result of a very broad power delivery curve achieved thanks to desmodromic distribution. Smooth in its response at low revs, the V4 becomes thrilling near the redline, accompanied by the characteristic exhaust note of the Twin Pulse firing order, which, during acceleration, becomes exhilarating as the revs rise.

Multistrada V4 RS: track performance, Multistrada soul
The first Multistrada V4 RS was born in 2023 with the mission of becoming the sportiest, most sophisticated, and most distinctive Multistrada ever. A mission accomplished thanks to the Desmosedici Stradale engine, a chassis capable of offering rider and passenger a perfect blend of sportiness and comfort , and a latest-generation electronics package. This formula, appreciated and rewarded by the sportiest Multistrada riders, led to the success of the V4 RS, thus encouraging Ducati to create what is now the RS range.

With its 180 horsepower V4 engine, featuring desmodromic timing with dry clutch and an Akrapovič silencer, Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension, and the all-new, dedicated forged wheels, the Multistrada V4 RS offers unmistakable performance and riding sensations, while maintaining the balance that has always distinguished the Multistrada family.

On the new Multistrada V4 RS, every component, every detail has been chosen with the sole aim of creating the sportiest and most exciting touring bike ever. The electronics package has been updated with the Ducati Vehicle Observer algorithm, derived from Ducati's experience in MotoGP, which simulates the presence of 70 sensors for more precise and safer electronic controls. The chassis, featuring an event-based Öhlins front fork and shock absorber, is even more effective thanks to new suspension strategies, a larger 280 mm rear disc, and a braking system with ABS cornering. The ultra-lightweight titanium rear subframe, unique in the world, is now sized to accommodate a top case.

The new Ducati Multistrada V4 RS combines the unmistakable Multistrada line, elegant and dynamic, with the new RS livery. Various carbon fibre components, such as the front mudguard, handguards, heat shields, and front beak, along with forged wheels, a lightweight lithium-ion battery, and a techno-polymer tail fairing (designed specifically for this model) mounted on the titanium subframe, contribute to a weight saving of 2 kg compared to the Multistrada Pikes Peak.

The Ducati Multistrada V4 RS is produced in a numbered series. The sequential numbering is shown on a black anodized aluminium plate attached to the triple clamp and adorned with the Italian flag. And here too, the dashboard will greet the rider with a dedicated animation at key-on.

Colours
Dedicated RS livery

Main standard features
- 1,103 cc Ducati Desmosedici Stradale engine with valve clearance check every 30,000 km*
- Dry clutch
- Aluminium monocoque frame and aluminium single-sided swingarm
- Titanium rear subframe*
- Carbon fibre details*
- Semi-active Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based electronic suspension with improved strategies
- New 17-inch Marchesini forged aluminium wheels with Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres, 120/70 ZR17 front and 190/55 ZR17 rear
- Bosch-Brembo 10.3ME ABS Cornering braking system with Front-to-Rear strategy
- 330 mm diameter front discs with Brembo Stylema 4-piston radial calipers
- Full LED headlight with DRL and new Ducati Cornering Lights (DCL)
- 6.5" TFT dashboard with colour screen and dedicated graphics and display*
- Bosch Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)
- Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO)
- 4 Power Modes (Full, High, Medium, Low)
- 5 Riding Modes (Race, Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet)
- Front and rear radar technology (Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection)
- Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO
- Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
- Engine Brake Control (EBC)
- Hands-Free Start
- Ducati Connect with phone, music, and map navigation apps
- Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 2.0
- Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)
- Ducati Brake Light (DBL) EVO