Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Honda Africa Twin — which has more power?

Ducati Multistrada V4 produces 170 hp @ 10,500 rpm; Honda Africa Twin produces 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present). Ducati Multistrada V4 wins by 68 hp.

Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is faster?

Top speed: Ducati Multistrada V4 260 km/h (estimated; Ducati does not officially publish a top speed figure), Honda Africa Twin 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed). Ducati Multistrada V4 is the faster of the two.

Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is lighter?

Weight: Ducati Multistrada V4 243 kg (wet/curb weight, standard Multistrada V4 with full fluids), Honda Africa Twin 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg).

Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Ducati Multistrada V4 8.5/10 and Honda Africa Twin 8.5/10. Ducati Multistrada V4 caveat: Budget-conscious riders fearing expensive dealer bills. Honda Africa Twin caveat: You want lightweight technical trail riding only.

Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Ducati Multistrada V4 170 hp, Honda Africa Twin 102 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Honda Africa Twin — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Ducati Multistrada V4: 243 kg, 170 hp. Honda Africa Twin: 226 kg, 102 hp.

Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Honda Africa Twin

Q: Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Honda Africa Twin — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Ducati Multistrada V4 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average), Honda Africa Twin 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average for CRF1100L). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Honda Africa Twin. Ducati Multistrada V4: 170 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 243 kg (wet/curb weight, standard Multistrada V4 with full fluids) weight, top speed 260 km/h (estimated; Ducati does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Honda Africa Twin: 102 hp @ 7,500 rpm (CRF1100L, 2020–present) hp, 226 kg (curb weight, standard CRF1100L; DCT version is approximately 232 kg) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.