Ducati Multistrada 950 vs Suzuki V-strom 1050
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Multistrada 950 vs Suzuki V-strom 1050. 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. Suzuki V-strom 1050: 107 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Multistrada 950
Suzuki V-strom 1050
Horsepower (hp)
113 hp
107 hp
Torque (Nm)
96 Nm
100 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
215 kg
247 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
107 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
96 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
100 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
210 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 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
Suzuki V-strom 1050
8.2/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that secretly rewards every mile ridden."
Pros
+Torquey V-twin, effortless cruising
+Excellent wind protection standard
+Solid, predictable handling
Cons
−Predictable but uninspiring styling
−Heavy below 30mph
−Screen adjustment is fiddly
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