Ducati’s Dynamic Adventure Tourer Gets a Performance-Inspired UpliftGear PatrolgvandykeUpdatedThu, September 24, 2026 at 7:21 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleThe Borgo Panigale brand has reworked one of its most compelling Multistradas through a sharp new look.If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn moreThe Pikes Peak hill climb no longer allows motorcycles to run its treacherous twisting turns, but Ducati continues to sell a Multistrada named in its honor.As a result, nowadays, it's more of a tribute to past glory. After the 1200S first took the top spot in its class back in 2010, the Multistrada proceeded to dominate the race to the clouds on repeat before the ban.Ducati's Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak enters 2027 with a sharp new look. - Credit: DucatiEven years later, it proudly wears its competitive spirit. If anything, Ducati's special adventure tourer has only leaned further into its performance image for 2027.Ducati aligns its livery designThat's because the 2027 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak adopts a new livery the brand says draws inspiration from the Desmosedici GP and Panigale V4 R machines the factory teams campaign in the MotoGP and Superbike World Championships.Ducati went bold with the livery, looking to factory race teams for a look that's undeniably sporty. - Credit: DucatiAccordingly, instead of the abstract geometric graphics, greys and shades of red it previously featured in reference to the various Ducati Corse disciplines, it now wears a much bolder striped look. With the prominent blocked colorway, it skews much more centenario-like.AdvertisementAdvertisementAnd it didn't come from just anyone, either. To create the bike's unique sense of motion, Ducati tapped Drudi Performance, the same artist responsible for the vast and varied helmet designs of top MotoGP riders.Centro Stile Ducati collaborated with Drudi Performance to create the look. - Credit: DucatiFurthermore, to complement the racy new digs, Ducati is also offering the Multistrada Pikes Peak with the choice of red wheels through its Ducati Factory Made (DFM) program.Buyers have the option from the factory, and they can also select between black and red calipers, not to mention varying seat heights and other catalog upgrades.A compelling package, rewrappedDucati's new livery is a perfect fit for the spirit of the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak, as the adventure tourer represents the most dynamic configuration the platform has to offer, short of the V4 RS.The red wheels really take the visuals to the next level. - Credit: DucatiIn practice, this means it rocks a 17-inch front wheel rather than the 19-inch wheel found on the regular V4, as well as a single-sided swingarm, Öhlins semi-active suspension and a lower, more aggressive riding position.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Pikes Peak retains the 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo engine of last year, rated for 170 horsepower and 91 lb-ft of torque. That puts it roughly 10 horsepower down on its more potent sibling, though it does avoid the added expense and complications of the Demosedici Stradale engine and dry clutch.While the Pikes Peak doesn't bring the Desmoedici Stradale engine of its RS sibling, it's hardly lacking when it comes to braking and suspension hardware. - Credit: DucatiIn any event, Ducati equips the Pikes Peak with an Akrapovič exhaust as standard and a generous selection of carbon parts, so the bike isn't lacking when it comes to its exotic appeal.Thankfully, it also touts plenty of tech to keep things rubber side down, including everything from Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) to Blind Spot Detection (BSD).Availability and pricingDucati has confirmed the 2027 Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is already in dealerships. As listed in the configurator, pricing starts at $33,995.2027 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak Starts at $33,995 AdvertisementAdvertisementAbout the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he's not chasing the latest industry news, he's probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.Want to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.
