Ducati Multistrada V4 S vs Ducati Multistrada V4
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 V4
Horsepower (hp)
170 hp
170 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
260 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
243 kg
243 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
Top Speed
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
260 km/h (estimated; Ducati does not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
243 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids)
243 kg (wet/curb weight, standard Multistrada V4 with full fluids)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L — real-world average; varies with riding style)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 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
Ducati Multistrada V4
8.5/10
"Extraordinary machine if you can stomach the ownership costs."
Pros
+Extraordinary V4 engine character
+Radar cruise actually works brilliantly
+Cornering electronics genuinely confidence-inspiring
Cons
−Dealer servicing costs hurt
−Early suspension bearing wear issues
−Complex electronics need dealer diagnostics