Ducati Multistrada 1260 vs Ducati Multistrada V4
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 V4
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; Ducati does not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
218 kg (wet/curb weight – base model)
243 kg (wet/curb weight, standard Multistrada V4 with full fluids)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 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 V4
8.5/10
"Extraordinary machine if you can stomach the ownership costs."
Pros
+Extraordinary V4 engine character
+Radar cruise actually works brilliantly
+Cornering electronics genuinely confidence-inspiring
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Early suspension bearing wear issues
−Complex electronics need dealer diagnostics