Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S vs Ducati Multistrada V4
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S vs Ducati Multistrada V4. Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S: 160 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ducati Multistrada V4: 170 hp @ 10,500 rpm hp, 243 kg (wet/curb weight, standard Multistrada V4 with full fluids) weight, top speed 260 km/h (estimated; Ducati does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S
Ducati Multistrada V4
Horsepower (hp)
160 hp
170 hp
Torque (Nm)
138 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
260 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
243 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
160 hp @ 8,000 rpm
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
138 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h (estimated, electronically limited)
260 km/h (estimated; Ducati does not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
243 kg (wet/curb weight, standard Multistrada V4 with full fluids)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ktm 1290 Super Adventure S
8.5/10
"The best big adventure bike money can buy, if maintained properly."
Pros
+Ferocious V-twin performance
+Semi-active suspension is excellent
+Lean-sensitive electronics work brilliantly
Cons
−Higher maintenance costs than rivals
−Pre-2018 throttle body issues
−Punishing if neglected by previous owner
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
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