Aprilia Caponord 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Caponord 1200stacks up against the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Caponord 1200Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring
Model year20182014
Price
Engine1197 cc1198 cc
Horsepower125 hp148 hp
Torque114 Nm125 Nm
Weight206 kg
Seat height33 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity6.3 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston Brembo monoblock radial calipers.Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Brembo single piston caliper.Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Aprilia Caponord 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Caponord 1200 and the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Caponord 1200 brings 125 hp, while the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring counters with 148 hp at 206 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: