Ducati Multistrada V4 S vs Ducati Multistrada V2
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
Ducati Multistrada V2
Horsepower (hp)
170 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
243 kg
215 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
96 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
243 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L — real-world average; varies with riding style)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 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
Ducati Multistrada V2
8.5/10
"The best value Italian adventure bike you can buy used today."
Pros
+Punchy, refined V-twin engine
+Excellent cornering ABS system
+Surprisingly comfortable long-distance
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Downshift quickshifter can notch
−Accessory compatibility frustratingly inconsistent