Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
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
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
Horsepower (hp)
170 hp
160 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
138 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
243 kg
228 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
160 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
260 km/h (estimated; Ducati does not officially publish a top speed figure)
270 km/h (electronically limited; estimated)
Weight
243 kg (wet/curb weight, standard Multistrada V4 with full fluids)
228 kg (curb/wet weight, model year dependent — note: varies slightly between S and R variants)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5–8.0 L/100km (real-world average, varies with riding style)
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
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure
8.5/10
"The fastest way to feel inadequate while grinning uncontrollably."
Pros
+Ridiculous V-twin grunt
+Best-in-class electronics suite
+Surprisingly capable off-road
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Water pump known weakness
−Heavy at low speeds
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