Honda Transalp 700 vs Ducati Multistrada 950
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Transalp 700 vs Ducati Multistrada 950. Honda Transalp 700: 59 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ducati Multistrada 950: 113 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Transalp 700
Ducati Multistrada 950
Horsepower (hp)
59 hp
113 hp
Torque (Nm)
64 Nm
96 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
208 kg
215 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
59 hp @ 7,500 rpm
113 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
64 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
96 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.0–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Transalp 700
7.8/10
"The sensible adventurer's choice that rewards you daily without drama."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Surprisingly capable off-road
+Smooth low-rev torque
Cons
−Soft suspension needs upgrading
−Lacks modern electronics
−Fuel injection hesitation issues
Ducati Multistrada 950
8.5/10
"Italy's most practical adventure bike rewards buyers who do their homework."
Pros
+Tractable V-twin pulls everywhere
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Strong electronics package throughout
Cons
−Expensive dealer valve service intervals
−Strong residuals mean pricey used examples
−Pre-2019 suspension needs professional setup
Top 10 Accessories
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