Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wingstacks up against the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda GL 1200 DX Gold WingDucati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo
Model year19872014
Price
Engine1181 cc1198 cc
Horsepower94 hp150 hp
Torque125 Nm
Weight217 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity5.8 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires130/90-16 / 150/90-15 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing and the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda GL 1200 DX Gold Wing brings 94 hp, while the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo counters with 150 hp at 217 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: