First introduced in 2003, the Ducati Multistrada is a series of V-twin and V4 touring focused motorcycles. Essentially a hybrid of a supermoto and a sport-tourer, the Multistrada competes in the market with other dual-sport motorcycles such as the BMW GS. The first iteration of the Multistrada was, like the Yamaha TDM850, neither intended nor suitable for off-road use. Subsequent models were more suited to a proper dual-sport role.
Designed by Pierre Terblanche as an evolution to his previous design, the Cagiva Gran Canyon, the original Multistrada drew mixed reviews for its unconventional aesthetics. The word Multistrada is Italian for "many roads".