Ducati Multistrada V2 and V2 S Key Replacement

Quick answerThe Multistrada V2 S has had two key setups. The 937 cc V2 S introduced for 2022 has the Hands Free system in Ducati's equipment list and in its owner's manual. The owner's manual for the newer 890 cc Multistrada V2 S describes two ordinary keys that carry the immobilizer code and go in an ignition switch, with a PIN code as a fallback. Tell us the year and whether your bike has a fob or a blade key, and we confirm the setup before anything is ordered.

Ducati Multistrada V2 and V2 S key quick facts

The owner's manual for the 2022 Multistrada V2 S has a Hands Free system chapter alongside its keys and PIN code chapters.
Ducati's launch equipment list for the 2022 Multistrada V2 S includes Hands Free.
The manual for the newer 890 cc Multistrada V2 S says the bike is delivered with two keys containing the immobilizer system code, used to start the engine, open the fuel tank cap and open the seat lock.
On the 890 cc V2 S the ignition switch sits in front of the tank and has three positions, the third being the steering lock. The key comes out in the off and lock positions.
The PIN code on the 890 cc V2 S is four digits and has to be activated beforehand in the vehicle settings menu.
For spare keys, the 890 cc V2 S manual says to bring every key you still have; the codes of keys that are not presented are erased.

Ducati Multistrada V2 and V2 S key types by year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
2022-2024	Multistrada V2 S (937 cc engine)	Hands Free keys	yes	Hands Free is in Ducati's equipment list for the V2 S, and the 2022 V2 S owner's manual has Hands Free system and PIN code chapters.
2025-present	Multistrada V2 S (890 cc engine)	two transponder keys used in an ignition switch	yes	Two keys with the immobilizer code, an ignition switch with steering lock and a four-digit PIN release in the owner's manual. The key also opens the fuel tank cap and the seat lock.
2022-present	Multistrada V2 (base version)	by year and version	varies	The base version differs from the S in equipment. Tell us the year and VIN and we confirm the key setup before any key is ordered.

Two generations, two key setups

The Multistrada V2 arrived for 2022 with the 937 cc engine, following the Multistrada 950. Ducati's dealer bulletin lists the 950 with a keyed two-key immobilizer and the 950 S with Hands Free, and the V2 S carried Hands Free on: Ducati's equipment list for the 2022 V2 S includes it, and the owner's manual has a Hands Free system chapter. On Hands Free bikes Ducati's bulletin describes an active key with a battery and a passive key as the backup.

The newer Multistrada V2 S with the 890 cc engine is described differently. Its manual covers an ignition switch with a steering lock and two keys that carry the immobilizer code, which you insert and turn. That matters when a key is lost, because the parts, the blank and the programming are not the same as on a Hands Free bike. The model name alone is not enough across this family, so tell us exactly which Multistrada you have.

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Where the key is used on the 890 cc V2 S

Ignition switch in front of the tank, which also engages the steering lock; the key is pushed in while turning to reach the lock position
Fuel tank cap, with the key turned clockwise to unlock
Seat lock, where turning the key clockwise releases the passenger seat hook
Plastic side cases, where fitted: the manual shows a key turned clockwise in the case lock to open the case

Side cases and travel

A touring bike gets loaded and unloaded constantly, so its case locks see regular use and plenty of road grime. If a key begins to drag in a case lock, have the lock cleaned and serviced before a trip.

Losing the key away from home is a bigger problem when your luggage is locked too. Keep the second key on your person or with a travelling companion, not inside a case. If you set a PIN, keep a note of it away from the bike. The manual's PIN release only works if it was activated in advance and you know the number.

What we need to help

For a spare on a keyed bike, have every key you still own at the visit. The manual says new and existing keys are stored together and the codes of missing keys are erased, so a lost key stops working once the new one is stored. On a Hands Free bike, tell us which keys you still have and whether a PIN was ever set.

With no keys, the job depends on the year and system. Send the VIN, tell us if the cases are locked and what is in them, and have photo ID and the registration or title ready. We will tell you before the visit what can be done at the bike.

Where to find the key code

The manual for the 890 cc V2 S describes an owner-set four-digit PIN as the fallback when a key is not recognized, and the 2022 V2 S manual has a PIN code chapter as well. Store a PIN while your keys work and keep a note of it away from the bike.

What to have ready

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

Ducati Multistrada V2 and V2 S key FAQ

Does the Multistrada V2 have Hands Free keyless start?

It depends on the bike. The 937 cc V2 S introduced for 2022 has Hands Free in Ducati's equipment list and in its owner's manual. The manual for the newer 890 cc V2 S describes an ignition key switch with a steering lock. Give us the year and VIN and we confirm which one you have.

Will my ignition key open the panniers?

The manual for the 890 cc V2 S shows Ducati's plastic side cases opened by turning a key clockwise in the case lock. Whether your cases are keyed to the bike depends on how they were supplied, and aftermarket luggage normally has separate keys, so tell us what is fitted.

I locked my only key inside a side case. What can be done?

A locksmith can usually open the case lock without harming the case. Have proof of ownership ready, and consider having a second key made on the same visit.

What is the PIN code for?

On the 890 cc V2 S it is a four-digit code you choose, which temporarily releases the bike if the key or the key recognition system malfunctions. It has to be activated in advance through the vehicle settings menu.

The immobilizer system on this bike

Ducati Immobilizer: Red Key, Code Card, PIN and Lost KeysEvery keyed Ducati immobilizer reads a transponder in the key and only lets the engine start when the code matches one stored on the bike.
Ducati Hands Free: Active Key, Passive Key, PIN and LocksHands Free is Ducati's keyless system on the Multistrada, Diavel and XDiavel families.

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Page last updated November 14, 2026.