2022 Ducati Multistrada V4S

The 2022 Ducati Multistrada V4S sits as Ducati's flagship adventure touring motorcycle, built around the company's potent Granturismo V4 engine. This is a machine that bridges the gap between sport touring and adventure riding with surprising competence, delivering genuine highway comfort alongside canyon-carving capability that most adventure bikes can't match. The V4 provides strong midrange pull without the peaky delivery of Ducati's superbike engines, while the electronics package manages power delivery across varied terrain. It's equally comfortable eating miles on interstate slabs or tackling twisty mountain passes, though serious off-road work isn't really what this bike is about.

The 2022 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2021 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. This appeals to riders stepping up from smaller adventure bikes or sport tourers who want more performance, plus Ducati owners looking for something more practical than a Panigale but unwilling to give up the brand's sporting character. It's for someone who values the Ducati badge and performance over pure value propositions from BMW or Honda.