The Ducati Multistrada Pikes Peak started life as a tribute to Greg Tracy’s 2010 victory at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb. From the first edition in 2012, which featured little more than cosmetic upgrades over the standard 1200 S, the Pikes Peak model has evolved into an important branch in Ducati’s Multistrada lineup. From the 2016 model, which used manually adjustable Öhlins suspension (in place of Ducati’s semi-active Skyhook setup), to the current V-4-powered version, the Pikes Peak editions have provided a platform for Ducati to delve deeper into the sportier side of its adventure-sport-tourer.
While the 2024 Multistrada V4 RS, which uses the Desmosedici Stradale derived from the Streetfighter V4, is now the sportiest (and priciest) incarnation of the Multistrada, the 2024 Pikes Peak is still thoroughly reworked for performance riding while forging ahead with the Granturismo V-4 engine. One of the Pikes Peak’s distinctions is its use of a 17-inch front wheel in place of a 19-inch front. Additionally, it uses lightweight Marchesini forged wheels, a single-sided swingarm that replaces the standard double-sided unit, and Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension (similar to what’s used on the Panigale/Streetfighter V4 S). While touring features like blind spot detection and adaptive cruise control remain, the Pikes Peak benefits from the adoption of a Race ride mode and tweaked electronic strategies. Twisty road-focused ergos, an Akrapovič exhaust, Pikes Peak livery, and loads of carbon fiber contribute to its sporty nature. In all, the latest Pikes Peak edition veers further from the base model Multi than any other Pikes Peak edition ever has.
The 2024 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak has an MSRP of $31,595. For reference, the V4 S starts at $27,195. The V4 RS, which uses the Desmosedici Stradale engine with a dry clutch and a titanium subframe, has an MSRP of $38,895.
