Ducati Multistrada 1200 S vs Ducati Multistrada V4 (1200)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada 1200 Sstacks up against the Ducati Multistrada V4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Multistrada 1200 S | Ducati Multistrada V4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2017 | 2026 |
| Price | — | $19,995 |
| Engine | 1198 cc | 1158 cc |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | — |
| Torque | 136 Nm | — |
| Weight | 212 kg | 240 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 840 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 L | 22.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | Manual, 6 speed, Chain |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Hydraulic Disc |
| Tires | 120/70-17 / 190/55-17 | Pirelli® Scorpion Trail II 120/70 ZR19 / Pirelli® Scorpion Trail II 170/60 ZR17 |
Ducati Multistrada 1200 S vs Ducati Multistrada V4 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S and the Ducati Multistrada V4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S brings 160 hp in a 212 kg package, while the Ducati Multistrada V4 counters with its own power figure at 240 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: