Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Suzuki V-strom 250
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
Suzuki V-strom 250
Horsepower (hp)
170 hp
24 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
22 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
243 kg
189 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
~24 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
~22 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
260 km/h (estimated; Ducati does not officially publish a top speed figure)
~145 km/h (estimated)
Weight
243 kg (wet/curb weight, standard Multistrada V4 with full fluids)
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
~3.2 L/100km or ~31 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
Suzuki V-strom 250
7.0/10
"Dependable urban workhorse that overpromises adventure and underdelivers speed."
Pros
+Exceptional real-world fuel economy
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Breathless above 70mph
−Suspension degrades quickly
−Woeful stock windscreen
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