Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Triumph Tiger 1200
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
Triumph Tiger 1200
Horsepower (hp)
170 hp
150 hp
Torque (Nm)
125 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
260 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
243 kg
240 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
150 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2022+ Tiger 1200, all variants)
Torque
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
260 km/h (estimated; Ducati does not officially publish a top speed figure)
220 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
243 kg (wet/curb weight, standard Multistrada V4 with full fluids)
240 kg (wet/curb weight, varies by variant — GT Explorer is ~260 kg)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average for 2022+ model)
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
Triumph Tiger 1200
8.5/10
"The best all-rounder Triumph has ever built, buy with confidence."
Pros
+Triple engine is exceptional
+Cornering ABS genuinely impressive
+Long-distance comfort outstanding
Cons
−Early ECU software issues
−Screen mechanism wears out
−Heated grips wiring unreliable
Top 10 Accessories
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