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In 2017, 14 years after the first ‘all-roads’ Ducati bearing the Multistrada moniker hit the market, the firm introduced the Multistrada 950 as a leg up into the Multistradat world
Ducati wanted to make that move even easier for 2022 with the Multistrada V2 and, thanks to new ergonomics, a thinner and lower seat and a significant weight saving of 5kg, it has succeeded.
Ducati hasn’t tried to reinvent the proven Multistrada wheel. It simply looked at how it can improve the existing model with small but significant changes like a lighter clutch, a roomier riding position, and a large saving on unsprung weight compared to the 950, using the lighter wheels from the range’s premium Multistrada V4.
I’ve packed the 2022 Ducati Multistrada V2’s optional panniers with few day’s worth of gear and I’m heading out into the stunning scenery of northern Italy. It’s surprising how many ‘essentials’ you can fit into the Multi’s panniers. At 26 litres the right pannier is slightly smaller than the left (30 litres), due to the exhaust routing, but both ooze quality, with a simple lock and release system. There is extra storage under the seat, next to a conventional charger and a USB port. There’s even an additional charging point next to the full-colour TFT five-inch dash – how many charging points do you need?!
As before there are four riding modes to choose
