Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 — which has more power?

Triumph Explorer 1200 produces 137 hp @ 9,350 rpm (2018+ model; earlier 2012–2017 models produced approximately 133 hp); Ducati Multistrada V4 produces 170 hp @ 10,500 rpm. Ducati Multistrada V4 wins by 33 hp.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 — which is faster?

Top speed: Triumph Explorer 1200 210 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed figures), Ducati Multistrada V4 260 km/h (estimated; Ducati does not officially publish a top speed figure). Ducati Multistrada V4 is the faster of the two.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Triumph Explorer 1200 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, real-world average — note: varies significantly with riding style and load), Ducati Multistrada V4 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Triumph Explorer 1200 7.8/10 and Ducati Multistrada V4 8.5/10. Ducati Multistrada V4 scores higher on the overall verdict. Triumph Explorer 1200 caveat: You want plug-and-play reliability without wrenching. Ducati Multistrada V4 caveat: Budget-conscious riders fearing expensive dealer bills.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 — which is better for beginners?

Neither is a typical first-bike pick — Triumph Explorer 1200 137 hp, Ducati Multistrada V4 170 hp. Consider a smaller-displacement bike for licensing year one.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Triumph Explorer 1200: 259 kg, 137 hp. Ducati Multistrada V4: 243 kg, 170 hp.

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada V4

Q: Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada V4 — which is lighter?

Weight: Triumph Explorer 1200 259 kg (wet/curb weight for standard XR variant; XCA with full electronics package is approximately 264 kg), Ducati Multistrada V4 243 kg (wet/curb weight, standard Multistrada V4 with full fluids).

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Explorer 1200 vs Ducati Multistrada V4. Triumph Explorer 1200: 137 hp @ 9,350 rpm (2018+ model; earlier 2012–2017 models produced approximately 133 hp) hp, 259 kg (wet/curb weight for standard XR variant; XCA with full electronics package is approximately 264 kg) weight, top speed 210 km/h (estimated; Triumph does not officially publish top speed figures), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.