Ducati Multistrada 1260 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 S
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Multistrada 1260 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 S. Ducati Multistrada 1260: 158 hp @ 9,750 rpm hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight – base model) weight, top speed 250 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Ducati Multistrada V4 S: 170 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 243 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids) weight, top speed 260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Multistrada 1260
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
Horsepower (hp)
158 hp
170 hp
Torque (Nm)
129.5 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
260 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
243 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
158 hp @ 9,750 rpm
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
129.5 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight – base model)
243 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L — real-world average; varies with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Multistrada 1260
8.0/10
"A genuinely excellent all-rounder that demands budgeting for Italian running costs."
Pros
+Engine character is extraordinary
+Skyhook suspension genuinely impressive
+Excellent long-distance comfort
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs fortune
−Front tyre wear excessive
−Touchscreen interface frustratingly laggy
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
8.5/10
"Exceptional tech-loaded adventure bike worth every penny bought carefully."
Pros
+Radar cruise is genuinely brilliant
+V4 engine supremely refined
+Electronics suite best-in-class
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Electronics gremlins on neglected bikes
−Heavy for tight off-road
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