Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Explorer 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
Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Explorer
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
Horsepower (hp)
150 hp
170 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
125 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
260 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
240 kg
243 kg
Type
Adventure
Adventure
Horsepower
150 hp @ 9,000 rpm
170 hp @ 10,500 rpm
Torque
130 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
125 Nm @ 8,750 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h (estimated)
260 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
240 kg (wet/curb weight)
243 kg (wet/curb weight with full fluids)
Fuel
6.0–7.0 L/100km (approx. 14–17 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L — real-world average; varies with riding style)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Triumph Tiger 1200 Gt Explorer
8.5/10
"The best all-rounder adventure bike Triumph has ever built."
Pros
+Triple engine, effortless torque
+Semi-active suspension works brilliantly
+Wind protection genuinely excellent
Cons
−Heavy at slow speeds
−Suspension linkage wear risk
−Screen scratches embarrassingly easily
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