Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Harley-davidson Pan America 1250
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
Harley-davidson Pan America 1250
Horsepower (hp)
170 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
128 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
243 kg
245 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; Ducati does not officially publish a top speed figure)
210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
Weight
243 kg (wet/curb weight, standard Multistrada V4 with full fluids)
245 kg (wet/curb weight, standard model; Special with ARH is approximately 259 kg)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Harley-davidson Pan America 1250
8.0/10
"The best Harley in decades, and outstanding value used."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is brilliant
+Adaptive suspension genuinely works
+Ride height system is clever
Cons
−Early software issues persist
−Infotainment system is frustrating
−Heavy for technical off-road
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