Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — which has more power?

Ducati Multistrada 1200 produces 150 hp @ 9,250 rpm; Triumph Explorer 1200 produces 137 hp @ 9,350 rpm (2018+ model; earlier 2012–2017 models produced approximately 133 hp). Ducati Multistrada 1200 wins by 13 hp.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — which is faster?

Top speed: Ducati Multistrada 1200 240 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Triumph Explorer 1200 210 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed figures). Ducati Multistrada 1200 is the faster of the two.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ducati Multistrada 1200 8.0/10 and Triumph Explorer 1200 7.8/10. Ducati Multistrada 1200 scores higher on the overall verdict. Ducati Multistrada 1200 caveat: You hate dealership bills and unknown service history. Triumph Explorer 1200 caveat: You want plug-and-play reliability without wrenching.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Ducati Multistrada 1200 150 hp, Triumph Explorer 1200 137 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — 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. Triumph Explorer 1200: 259 kg, 137 hp.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Triumph Explorer 1200

Q: Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — which is lighter?

Weight: Ducati Multistrada 1200 215 kg (wet/curb weight), Triumph Explorer 1200 259 kg (wet/curb weight for standard XR variant; XCA with full electronics package is approximately 264 kg). Ducati Multistrada 1200 is lighter by 44 kg.

Q: Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Triumph Explorer 1200 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Ducati Multistrada 1200 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average), Triumph Explorer 1200 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average — note: varies significantly with riding style and load). 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 Triumph Explorer 1200. 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. Triumph Explorer 1200: 137 hp @ 9,350 rpm (2018+ model; earlier 2012–2017 models produced approximately 133 hp) hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight for standard XR variant; XCA with full electronics package is approximately 264 kg) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.