Ducati Multistrada 1000 vs Ariel 4G Square Four Mark II (2002)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada 1000stacks up against the Ariel 4G Square Four Mark II. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Multistrada 1000 | Ariel 4G Square Four Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2002 | 1959 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 992 cc | 995 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 45 hp |
| Weight | 195 kg | — |
| Seat height | 32 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 L | 5.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 4-speed |
| Front brakes | Dual disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | 245 | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 | 3.25-19 / 4.00-18 |
Ducati Multistrada 1000 vs Ariel 4G Square Four Mark II — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Multistrada 1000 and the Ariel 4G Square Four Mark II usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada 1000 brings its published horsepower in a 195 kg package, while the Ariel 4G Square Four Mark II counters with 45 hp.
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: