Ducati Multistrada 620 vs Honda Xl650v Transalp
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Multistrada 620 vs Honda Xl650v Transalp. Ducati Multistrada 620: 62 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 185 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Xl650v Transalp: 53 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Multistrada 620
Honda Xl650v Transalp
Horsepower (hp)
62 hp
53 hp
Torque (Nm)
54 Nm
59 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
208 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
62 hp @ 8,750 rpm
53 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
54 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
59 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.0–6.0 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Multistrada 620
7.5/10
"Brilliant used buy only if service history is impeccable."
Pros
+Genuine Ducati character, reasonable cost
+Surprisingly torquey mid-range punch
+Excellent upright ergonomics
Cons
−Expensive desmo service intervals
−Electrical reliability questionable
−Neglected examples are money pits
Honda Xl650v Transalp
7.5/10
"Dependable, unfussy adventure tourer that rewards patient, practical riders."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Suspension underwhelms experienced riders
−Coolant hose failures on older bikes
−Lacks outright performance excitement
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