Harley-davidson Pan America 1250 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 S
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Pan America 1250
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
170 hp
Torque (Nm)
128 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
260 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
245 kg
243 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
150 hp @ 8,750 rpm
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
128 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h (estimated; Harley-Davidson does not officially publish top speed figures)
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
245 kg (wet/curb weight, standard model; Special with ARH is approximately 259 kg)
243 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L — real-world average; varies with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
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
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
8.5/10
"Exceptional tech-loaded adventure bike worth every penny bought carefully."
Pros
+Radar cruise is genuinely brilliant
+V4 engine supremely refined
+Electronics suite best-in-class
Cons
−Expensive dealer servicing costs
−Electronics gremlins on neglected bikes
−Heavy for tight off-road