Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Dorsoduro 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 Dorsoduro 1200Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring
Model year20152014
Price
Engine1197 cc1198 cc
Horsepower130 hp148 hp
Torque115 Nm125 Nm
Weight212 kg206 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Bremo. ABS.Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo. ABS.Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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

Picking between the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 and the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 brings 130 hp in a 212 kg package, 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: