Multistrada V2S Travel: review and rental in Lisbon

Some bikes make sense in ten minutes and others need a whole day on the road. The Ducati Multistrada V2 S Travel belongs to the second group. At first glance it looks like just another sport-tourer with panniers, but the spec sheet tells a more interesting story: 115 hp, 239 kg ready to ride and a 830 mm seat, a height that keeps it closer to the ground than the big German adventure bikes. In our fleet in Sobreda, it is the pick for anyone who wants the thrill of a Ducati without giving up comfort over 300 or 400 km in a day. This article is our take on the Ducati Multistrada V2S Travel as a rental bike: how it behaves, who it suits, who it does not suit and how it compares with the Tracer 9 GT. The figures quoted are those of November 2026, taken from the bike's own page.

In short:

• 890 cm³ engine, 115 hp at 10,750 rpm, 6-speed gearbox and a 5-inch TFT display.
• 830 mm seat and 239 kg ready to ride: lower than a BMW GS, but far from light.
• November 2026 price: €170.43 per day, with a 2-day minimum rental and 400 km per day included.
• €1,500 deposit held on a credit or debit card, returned within 5 working days.
• Category A licence and minimum age of 21; pick-up in Sobreda, every day, from 09:00 to 19:00.

What the Multistrada V2 S Travel is and why it makes sense in Portugal

The Multistrada is Ducati's answer to a simple question: what if a fast road bike could also handle a serious trip? The V2 version is the most accessible in the family in terms of power and weight, and the S Travel trim adds the equipment that makes a difference after a week on the road. For our 2025 unit, the rental page highlights the electronics, the comfort and the luggage space, and mentions stages of 300 to 400 km as the bike's natural territory.

Portugal is a country made for this kind of bike. The distance between the coast and the interior is short, the tarmac on the main roads is generally good and there is an absurd number of secondary roads where a 115 hp bike moves quickly without the rider needing to break any rules. The bike's own page suggests three scenarios: the mountain bends of Marvão, the road with a sea view in Lagos and the historic streets of Tomar. They are three very different kinds of riding, and the Multistrada has to feel at home in all three.

Ducati presents the Multistrada V2 family on its official website, where you can see the range and the versions available in each market. The bike we rent in Lisbon is the 2025 V2 S Travel, and all the numbers in this article refer to it.

The numbers that matter

Here are the figures that matter to renters, as they appear on the bike's page.

Feature	Value
Displacement	890 cm³
Maximum power	85 kW / 115 hp at 10,750 rpm
Gearbox	6 speeds, constant mesh
Fuel tank	19 L, 95-octane petrol
Range	about 350 km
Seat height	830 mm
Weight ready to ride	239 kg
Display	5-inch TFT

Two numbers should be read together. A range of about 350 km means that, on a day when you use the 400 km included, you will stop at least once to refuel, and it is better to stop before the reserve light comes on than after. The other is the weight: 239 kg with everything on board is a bike that feels heavy standing still and much lighter on the move. If you have never ridden anything over 200 kg, expect a few minutes of adjustment in slow manoeuvres, especially in car parks.

How it rides: what to expect on the road

Riding position and comfort

The riding position is classic sport-touring: torso leaning slightly forward, relaxed arms, knees at an open angle. It is not the posture of a pure sportbike, which punishes your wrists in half an hour, nor that of a tall, upright adventure bike. The 830 mm seat is a plus if you are under 1.75 m and worry about being on tiptoe at traffic lights. It is not a low bike, but it is clearly more accessible than the big adventure bikes with seats above 850 mm.

The Travel pack brings what the name promises: panniers to carry the luggage for a trip of several days. For two people with serious luggage, you need to plan carefully, as with any bike in this segment.

Engine and electronics

The 115 hp arrives at a high rev, at 10,750 rpm, which means the engine likes to spin above the middle of the rev counter. If you are coming from a 35 kW bike or a scooter, the difference is big. If you are coming from a 120 hp triple, the difference is small. The gearbox has 6 speeds, and the range is wide enough to cruise at 50 km/h in town and at 120 km/h on the motorway without the engine sounding stressed.

The 5-inch TFT display puts the information in one place. The bike's page mentions the electronics as one of the arguments for the S version, and that is understandable: on a wet road or an uneven surface, it is the kind of equipment that gives a safety margin to someone who does not know the bike. It does not replace caution.

In the city and in traffic

Be honest with yourself: a Multistrada is not an urban bike. In Lisbon, with cobblestones, tram tracks and steep hills, the 239 kg weigh on you. You can leave Sobreda, cross the traffic on the south bank and get onto the motorway without problems, but if the plan is to spend three days riding only within the city, a scooter makes more sense and costs less. In that case, it is worth looking at the scooters in the fleet.

Who should rent this bike

The Multistrada V2 S Travel suits three profiles well.

The first is the rider with some experience who wants to do a trip of three to seven days and prefers a lower, more agile bike than a big adventure bike. It has panniers, comfort, plenty of power to overtake safely and a seat height that does not intimidate.

The second is the visitor from abroad with a category A licence who wants to ride through the Alentejo or along the coast and does not want to carry a helmet and boots on the flight. The rider's basic helmet and the lock are included in the price, and you can add gear when booking.

The third is the rider who has already rented an adventure bike and wants to try a sport-tourer to understand the difference.

On the other hand, it is not the best choice for someone making a first contact with big-displacement bikes. The text on the bike's page says it bluntly: it weighs 239 kg and demands practice. The page also requires adequate experience riding motorcycles, and it is a criterion we take seriously.

Multistrada V2 S Travel or Tracer 9 GT?

The most natural comparison within our fleet is with the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, which is also a sport-tourer and costs less. The Tracer, going by the figures published on its page in November 2026, has 119 hp and costs €155 per day, with the same €1,500 deposit. The Ducati has 115 hp and costs €170.43 per day. The power difference is small and the price difference is around €15 a day.

The choice ends up being less about numbers and more about character. If you want the rational option, with slightly more power and a lower price, you will find it in the Yamaha. If you want the Ducati, with its Italian appeal, the TFT display and the brand's identity, you pay a little more and know why. For a more detailed look at the other bike, we have the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT review.

Compared with the big adventure bikes, such as the BMW R 1300 GS, the Multistrada wins on seat height and loses on capability on poor surfaces. If your itinerary includes dirt tracks, the adventure bike remains the right choice. If it is only tarmac, the Ducati is more fun.

How much it costs and what is included

The November 2026 price is €170.43 per day, with a minimum rental of 2 days. A two-day weekend therefore costs €340.86, and three days come to €511.29. There is no long-rental discount: the daily price is the same on the first day and on the tenth.

The price includes all taxes (VAT at 23%), third-party liability insurance, roadside assistance, 400 km per day, the rider's basic helmet and the lock. Extra kilometres cost €0.49 each, according to clause 5.1 of the rental conditions. If you expect to ride more than 400 km in a day, do the maths first: 50 extra km come to €24.50.

The booking is made with 30% of the amount; the rest is paid at pick-up. The €1,500 deposit is held separately, at check-in, on a credit or debit card in the rider's name, and is returned within 5 working days. Check beforehand that your card limit can handle the hold.

Documents, age and licence

For the Multistrada V2 S Travel, the bike's page asks for an ID card or passport, a category A driving licence, a minimum age of 21, a €1,500 deposit and adequate experience riding motorcycles. If you hold a licence from a European Union country, you can check the general recognition rules on the Your Europe portal. If you hold a licence from outside the EU, the official information on licences in Portugal is at the IMT, the Portuguese Institute for Mobility and Transport (Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes).

If you have doubts about your licence, write to us before booking. It is cheaper to clear it up by message than to find out at the counter that the document is not valid.

Where to take the Multistrada: three road ideas

Marvão and the Alto Alentejo

The bike's page highlights Marvão for its mountain bends at a relaxed pace. It is a destination that calls for a whole day or, even better, a night. With 400 km per day included and a bike that likes open roads, it is one of the routes where the Ducati makes the most sense. Plan your refuelling before entering the more isolated areas, because the 350 km of range does not forgive distractions.

Lagos and the Algarve coast

Lagos appears on the page as a road with a sea view. To get there from Lisbon, the most sensible plan is to split the trip: a first stage to the Alentejo coast and a second to the Algarve. With the Multistrada, stages of 300 km like these are exactly the territory it was designed for.

Tomar and the historic streets

Tomar is the counterpoint: narrow streets, a slow pace and a city that is best visited on foot. Here the weight of the bike is more noticeable, and it is wise to park calmly and use the included lock. For planning routes and stops, Visit Portugal, the official tourism portal, gathers information on each region.

Practical tips before you set off

First, go with suitable gear: an approved helmet, gloves, a jacket with protection and closed footwear. The rider's basic helmet is included, but you can add equipment when booking, up to a maximum of 2 helmets per booking.

Second, use the first 20 or 30 km to get used to the weight and the throttle response, on a quiet road near Sobreda.

Third, respect road regulations. The ANSR, the National Road Safety Authority (Autoridade Nacional de Segurança Rodoviária), publishes information on road safety and enforcement, and is the right source for questions about traffic rules.

Fourth, plan your pick-up time. The shop in Sobreda is open every day from 09:00 to 19:00, and if you plan a long stage on the first day, you gain by picking up first thing in the morning. Pick-up at the airport or at your address is a paid service, available when booking.

Fifth, take the weather into account. In November the days are shorter, and a 350 km stage means leaving early and arriving in daylight.

If you are deciding, the best way to start is to see the full list of bikes and compare. You can rent a Ducati Multistrada V2S and the other sport-tourers and adventure bikes directly on the website.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent the Ducati Multistrada V2 S Travel?

In November 2026, €170.43 per day, with a 2-day minimum. VAT, third-party liability insurance, roadside assistance, 400 km per day, the rider's basic helmet and the lock are included. Each additional kilometre costs €0.49.

What licence do I need for this bike?

A category A driving licence and a minimum age of 21. You also need to present an ID card or passport and have adequate experience riding motorcycles.

What is the deposit and when is it returned?

The deposit is €1,500, held on a credit or debit card in the rider's name, and is returned within 5 working days. Held separately, it is not part of the rental price.

Is the Multistrada V2 S Travel suitable for a shorter person?

The seat is at 830 mm, lower than that of the big adventure bikes, but the bike weighs 239 kg ready to ride. If you are under 1.70 m, you should try the position at pick-up and, if in doubt, ask us before booking.

Can I ride 500 km in a day?

You can, but you will exceed the 400 km per day included. The extra 100 km cost €49, and the range of about 350 km means at least one refuel.

One last practical note: the pick-up and return address is Estrada Nacional N10-1 189, Sobreda, 2815-892. Since the rental has a 2-day minimum, if you only want an afternoon ride, you should look for another bike or a scooter.