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Ducati Multistrada V2 S The smaller-rounder

Could the Multistrada V2 S be the most versatile, most complete, even simply the best roadgoing adventure bike yet? Or at least the best one from Ducati? That’s quite a suggestion even to be thrown out for consideration, but this year’s updated version of Bologna’s mid-sized Many-roads model has several things in its favour.

After all, this Testastretta 11º-engined Multi might not approach the 170bhp might of its V4 namesake, but its 110bhp output is quite sufficient to allow effortless cruising at well over the legal limit, even when heavily loaded. So, given that the V-twin’s fuel economy and range are superior (new big-tanked V4 Rally excepted), on touring

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