Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada 1260
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada 1260. Ducati Multistrada 1200: 150 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Multistrada 1200
Ducati Multistrada 1260
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
158 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
129.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
218 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
150 hp @ 9,250 rpm
158 hp @ 9,750 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
129.5 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
250 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
218 kg (wet/curb weight – base model)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Multistrada 1200
8.0/10
"Brilliant bike, but budget for maintenance or walk away."
Pros
+Genuinely versatile four-bike concept
+Characterful, torquey V-twin engine
+Excellent semi-active suspension (S models)
Cons
−Expensive Desmo valve services
−Aging electronics cause headaches
−Early throttle snatch issues
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
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