Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour vs Yamaha FJR1300ES (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tourstacks up against the Yamaha FJR1300ES. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Multistrada 1260 S Grand TourYamaha FJR1300ES
Model year20202026
Price$18,999
Engine1262 cc1298 cc
Horsepower158 hp145 hp
Torque130 Nm138 Nm
Weight215 kg292 kg
Seat height33 mm805 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L25.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed manual
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Dual 320mm discs
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single 282mm disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear

Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour vs Yamaha FJR1300ES — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour and the Yamaha FJR1300ES usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour brings 158 hp in a 215 kg package, while the Yamaha FJR1300ES counters with 145 hp at 292 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: