I have to wonder why Ducati has to have a V4 powered Multistrada. I wonder if it is a replacement for all the Multistradas including the Enduro model. I just don't see a reason to have a V4 powered ADV bike. These photos show the bike doing some off road work.
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/ducati-multistrada-v4/
For a true adventure bike why a V4? Clearly they can package it ok.
The idea of an eventual STV4 would be music to the ears of embittered ST owners mourning the loss of that model.