Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro vs Buell XB12X Ulysses (2019)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada 1200 Endurostacks up against the Buell XB12X Ulysses. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro | Buell XB12X Ulysses |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2019 | 2010 |
| Price | — | $11,449 |
| Engine | 1198 cc | 1203 cc |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 103 hp |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Weight | 225 kg | — |
| Seat height | 34 mm | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.9 L | 4.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Brembo. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. | Single disc. ZTL™ brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Brembo Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR19 / 170/60-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro vs Buell XB12X Ulysses — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro and the Buell XB12X Ulysses usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro brings 160 hp in a 225 kg package, while the Buell XB12X Ulysses counters with 103 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: