Ducati Multistrada 950 vs Ktm 790 Adventure
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Multistrada 950 vs Ktm 790 Adventure. Ducati Multistrada 950: 113 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ktm 790 Adventure: 95 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Multistrada 950
Ktm 790 Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
113 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
96 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
189 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
95 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
96 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
88 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
200 km/h (estimated, electronically influenced)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (approx. 18–22 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Multistrada 950
8.5/10
"Italy's most practical adventure bike rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Tractable V-twin pulls everywhere
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Strong electronics package throughout
Cons
−Expensive dealer valve service intervals
−Strong residuals mean pricey used examples
−Pre-2019 suspension needs professional setup
Ktm 790 Adventure
8.5/10
"The best mid-size ADV money can buy used, caveat emptor."
Pros
+Razor-sharp handling dynamics
+Strong, characterful parallel twin
+Genuinely capable off-road
Cons
−Crash damage history common
−Valve checks get expensive
−Fuel range disappointingly short
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