Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak vs Honda CB 1300 S (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peakstacks up against the Honda CB 1300 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Multistrada 1260 Pikes PeakHonda CB 1300 S
Model year20202019
Price
Engine1262 cc1284 cc
Horsepower158 hp114 hp
Torque130 Nm117 Nm
Weight206 kg236 kg
Seat height33 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity7.9 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak vs Honda CB 1300 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak and the Honda CB 1300 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak brings 158 hp in a 206 kg package, while the Honda CB 1300 S counters with 114 hp at 236 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: