This Ducati middleweight adventure-tourer was introduced for the 2016 model year as a more accessible entry point into the Multistrada family, positioned below the larger V-twin and V4 models while preserving the line’s blend of sportbike character and long-distance versatility. It brought the Multistrada concept to a wider audience with a smaller-displacement twin-cylinder layout, a 19-inch front wheel, upright ergonomics, and the familiar Ducati emphasis on rider aids and road-focused performance.
The nameplate remained in continuous production through the 2021 model year. Over that run, it evolved with updates to equipment, electronics, and styling, and it was offered in multiple forms, including a higher-spec S version. Ducati also refreshed the range for MY2021 with new color and trim offerings, keeping the model current while retaining the core formula that made it popular with riders seeking a lighter, more approachable touring Ducati.
At the end of its run, this model was effectively succeeded by the Multistrada V2 for the 2022 model year, which carried the same general mission but under a new name and with further technical revisions. As a result, this nameplate is best understood as the original 950cc-era twin-cylinder Multistrada generation that bridged the gap between the larger touring-oriented Ducatis and the later V2 redesign.