Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which has more power?

Ducati Multistrada 1200 produces 150 hp @ 9,250 rpm; Suzuki V-strom 1000 produces 99 hp @ 8,000 rpm. Ducati Multistrada 1200 wins by 51 hp.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which is faster?

Top speed: Ducati Multistrada 1200 240 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Suzuki V-strom 1000 210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited). Ducati Multistrada 1200 is the faster of the two.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which is lighter?

Weight: Ducati Multistrada 1200 215 kg (wet/curb weight), Suzuki V-strom 1000 228 kg (wet/curb weight). Ducati Multistrada 1200 is lighter by 13 kg.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ducati Multistrada 1200 8.0/10 and Suzuki V-strom 1000 8.0/10. Ducati Multistrada 1200 caveat: You hate dealership bills and unknown service history. Suzuki V-strom 1000 caveat: You want serious off-road or lightweight handling.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Ducati Multistrada 1200 150 hp, Suzuki V-strom 1000 99 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Ducati Multistrada 1200: 215 kg, 150 hp. Suzuki V-strom 1000: 228 kg, 99 hp.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Suzuki V-strom 1000

Q: Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Suzuki V-strom 1000 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Ducati Multistrada 1200 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average), Suzuki V-strom 1000 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Suzuki V-strom 1000. 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. Suzuki V-strom 1000: 99 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.