Ducati Multistrada 1260 vs Ducati Multistrada V2
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Multistrada 1260
Ducati Multistrada V2
Horsepower (hp)
158 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
129.5 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
250 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
218 kg
215 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
158 hp @ 9,750 rpm
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
129.5 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
250 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight – base model)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
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 V2
8.5/10
"The best value Italian adventure bike you can buy used today."
Pros
+Punchy, refined V-twin engine
+Excellent cornering ABS system
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Downshift quickshifter can notch
−Accessory compatibility frustratingly inconsistent