NEW DELHI: The Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak starts lower at Rs 36,90,000 ex-showroom India, against Rs 43,46,700 for the Multistrada V4 RS on Ducati's official India site. These are starting figures. The distinction extends beyond price: the Pikes Peak uses the V4 Granturismo engine, while the RS uses a Desmosedici Stradale with desmodromic valve operation and a dry clutch.
| Official specification | V4 Pikes Peak | V4 RS |
|---|---|---|
| Starting ex-showroom India price | Rs 36,90,000 | Rs 43,46,700 |
| Engine displacement | 1,158 cc | 1,103 cc |
| Power | 170 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Wet weight without fuel | 227 kg | 225 kg |
Price as of 6 November 2026, 23:17 IST. The figures are the manufacturer's published starting prices, rather than on-road quotations or a complete list of accessory configurations.
Two different engines within the same family
The RS is not simply the larger-capacity option. Its engine is smaller than the Pikes Peak's, yet its stated peak power is higher. Conversely, the Pikes Peak has the higher published torque figure. Those specifications show why displacement alone is a poor way to describe the difference between these sports-oriented Multistradas.
Ducati's RS material identifies a specific version of the Desmosedici Stradale and an STM EVO-SBK dry clutch. Its brochure also describes the engine's desmodromic valve system. This is a deliberate change in mechanical character within a motorcycle family associated with travelling, rather than a paint finish or luggage bundle.
The Pikes Peak technical sheet identifies its engine as the V4 Granturismo. Readers researching its maintenance should keep that engine identity in view. Our Multistrada V4 valve-check guide should not be treated as a universal service schedule for every motorcycle bearing the Multistrada name.
The Pikes Peak is already a specialist specification
Ducati describes the current Pikes Peak with forged Marchesini wheels, Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres and Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 suspension. Its road-focused wheel specification and Race riding mode establish that it is already a sporting derivative. Comparing it with the RS as though it were the ordinary entry point would miss the point of both motorcycles.
The suspension system allows its mode to be selected independently of the riding mode, according to Ducati. That is a useful equipment detail for a rider who wants a particular engine response without automatically accepting the associated suspension setting. It is more informative than treating every electronic feature as one inseparable sports setting.
For Indian use, this comparison is therefore about which kind of sports-touring configuration is being described. A powerful engine, premium suspension and an upright silhouette do not make either machine interchangeable with an adventure motorcycle specified around dirt-road priorities. Their actual wheels, tyres and fitted equipment deserve attention before the badge.
Where the RS puts its emphasis
The RS adds a titanium rear subframe and a dedicated tail section. Ducati's brochure describes forged wheels and carbon-fibre components as part of its attempt to reduce weight and sharpen the motorcycle's sporting identity. Its Iceberg White livery also separates it visually from the Pikes Peak.
These are components with different purposes, rather than a single performance number. The engine, clutch, structural materials and styling each contribute to the specification. A meaningful comparison should identify them individually instead of turning the entire premium into a rupees-per-horsepower calculation.
Both listed weights exclude fuel. They should not be described as fully fuelled kerb weights or used as evidence of how either motorcycle will feel in a parking manoeuvre. Luggage, accessories and the actual load also need to be considered when assessing a touring setup.
Keep the quotation specific to the motorcycle
Ducati labels the Indian amounts as starting prices. Establish the configured motorcycle's equipment separately, including luggage and any additional parts. A comparison of starting figures cannot establish the final amount payable for registration, insurance or a particular accessory arrangement.
Owners coming from the touring side of the range can read our Multistrada V4 Rally seating guide. Those comparing the smaller family can use our Multistrada V2 price list. Their specifications provide context, but do not change what Ducati includes in either motorcycle discussed here.
The comparison also needs to preserve the difference between a specification and a road-test verdict. Higher peak power does not by itself establish a quicker journey, and a lower published weight does not prove easier handling for every rider. The useful result here is an equipment comparison with exact starting prices, rather than an unsupported ranking of the two motorcycles.
Official sources: Multistrada V4 RS India page, Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak India page and the official RS brochure.
