Ducati has officially announced that production of the 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 has begun. In acknowledging this milestone, Ducati has announced that the Multistrada V4 will feature front and rear radar, a first for the motorcycle industry. Radar is found on many modern automobiles; however, the technology has not made an appearance on production motorcycles until now. The front radar system will complement the V4’s cruise control function and manage the speed and distance from vehicles ahead of it. The rear radar will warn the rider of vehicles approaching from blind spots. More information can be learned from the press release below.

From Press Release:

Production of the Multistrada V4 has begun at the Ducati factory in Borgo Panigale: the first motorcycle to use front and rear radar technology. The Multistrada V4 marks a turning point for the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer and will be officially presented on November 4.
For the fourth generation of the Multistrada, Ducati has developed a new, light and compact V4 engine, designed to meet the needs required for “adventouring” use without neglecting emotion and sportiness. The complete redesign made it possible to reach record-breaking maintenance intervals for the world of two wheels. All the details of this new engine will be revealed on October 15.

Ducati brings the option of radar on production bikes, confirming what was anticipated in 2018. The adoption of these systems ...