Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Buell XB12XP Police (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada 1200stacks up against the Buell XB12XP Police. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Multistrada 1200 | Buell XB12XP Police |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2017 | 2010 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1198 cc | 1203 cc |
| Horsepower | 160 hp | 103 hp |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Weight | 209 kg | 218 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 5.3 L | 4.4 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-17 / 190/55-17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Buell XB12XP Police — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Multistrada 1200 and the Buell XB12XP Police usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada 1200 brings 160 hp in a 209 kg package, while the Buell XB12XP Police counters with 103 hp at 218 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: