That's right, the new Multistrada introduces the latest evolution of the Testastretta 1198 V-twin, featuring the revolutionary Desmodromic Variable Timing in combination with dual-spark ignition and secondary air bleed. This bumps claimed horsepower from 150 hp at 9,250 rpm to 160 at 9,500, and claimed peak torque has increased from 91.8 pound-feet at 7,500 rpm to 100.3 at the same rpm. Simply put, there is no comparison between the old and new engines. The new Testastretta 1198 DVT powerplant not only features much higher peak numbers, but also a much broader power curve starting as low as 2,000 rpm.