Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin Motard vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin Motardstacks up against the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecGhezzi-Brian V-Twin MotardDucati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak
Model year20162014
Price
Engine1151 cc1198 cc
Horsepower148 hp
Torque125 Nm
Weight194 kg
Seat height32 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity8.5 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Stainless steel wave discs, radial calipers with 4 opposed pistons.Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Single fixed stainless steel disc, floating caliper with 2 parallel pistons.Single disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin Motard vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin Motard and the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ghezzi-Brian V-Twin Motard brings its published horsepower, while the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak counters with 148 hp at 194 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: