Ducati Multistrada V4 S vs Bmw S 1000 Xr
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 V4 S
Bmw S 1000 Xr
Horsepower (hp)
170 hp
165 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
114 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
250 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
243 kg
226 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
165 hp @ 11,000 rpm (2020+ gen; earlier models 160 hp @ 11,000 rpm)
Torque
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
114 Nm @ 9,250 rpm (2020+ gen)
Top Speed
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
250 km/h (electronically limited, estimated 270+ km/h unlimited)
Weight
243 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids)
226 kg (wet/curb weight, 2020+ gen)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L — real-world average; varies with riding style)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
8.5/10
"Exceptional tech-loaded adventure bike worth every penny bought carefully."
Pros
+Radar cruise is genuinely brilliant
+V4 engine supremely refined
+Electronics suite best-in-class
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Electronics gremlins on neglected bikes
−Heavy for tight off-road
Bmw S 1000 Xr
8.5/10
"The benchmark sports-tourer if you can stomach BMW running costs."
Pros
+Savage yet manageable power
+Electronics package genuinely impressive
+Comfortable two-up touring
Cons
−Expensive valve service intervals
−Heavy at low speeds
−Fuel economy disappoints hard riders