KTM 1190 Adventure vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S D Air (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 1190 Adventurestacks up against the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S D Air. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 1190 AdventureDucati Multistrada 1200 S D Air
Model year20162017
Price
Engine1195 cc1198 cc
Horsepower150 hp160 hp
Torque136 Nm
Weight212 kg213 kg
Seat height34 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity6.1 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17

KTM 1190 Adventure vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S D Air — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 1190 Adventure and the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S D Air usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 1190 Adventure brings 150 hp in a 212 kg package, while the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S D Air counters with 160 hp at 213 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: