Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ABS vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ABSDucati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak
Model year20132014
Price
Engine1197 cc1198 cc
Horsepower130 hp148 hp
Torque115 Nm125 Nm
Weight194 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ABS vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ABS and the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ABS brings 130 hp, while the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak counters with 148 hp at 194 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: