Riders also have the option of customizing any of these modes by changing the horsepower, throttle response, ABS and traction control levels using menu items inside the instrument cluster.

The Ducati Electronic Suspension was developed in conjunction with Öhlins, and was by-product of its MotoGP and World Superbike motorcycle racing experience.

On the S-model Multistradas, with electronic suspension, preload and damping rates change with each of the engine power modes.

The system is directly derived from Öhlins and Ducatis racing experience, lacking only the GPS sensor input from the racebikes.

The bike also had a revised second generation of the Testastretta 11-degree motor, now with "twin-plug cylinder heads for smoother, more efficient combustion", the change contributing to a 5% increase in torque and a 10% improvement in fuel consumption.

[8] A new Granturismo model has larger side-cases, the addition of a top case, driving lights and more touring-oriented tires.

Ducati continues to use the electronic Ride-by-Wire system, which allows riders to switch between four riding modes while in motion; sport, touring, urban and enduro.

The new motor has a claimed 160 hp (120 kW) and 100.3 lb⋅ft (136.0 N⋅m) torque and 8% better fuel mileage as well as a longer maintenance schedule (18,600 miles for valve adjustments).

It also enables Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), and cornering lights that activate at over 20 mph (32 km/h) and 7° lean angle.