Ducati Multistrada V4 S vs Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special
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
Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special
Horsepower (hp)
170 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
128 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
209 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
243 kg
259 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
150 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
128 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Top Speed
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
209 km/h (estimated; Harley does not officially publish a top speed)
Weight
243 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids)
259 kg (wet/curb weight)
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
Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 Special
8.0/10
"A genuinely competitive ADV bike that silenced every doubter Harley had."
Pros
+Genuinely capable off-road ability
+Semi-active suspension works brilliantly
+Strong dealer and parts support
Cons
−Early ECU software issues
−Heavy for technical terrain
−Premium price over base model