DUCATI Desert X vs DUCATI Multistrada V2 S
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- DUCATI Desert X 87.5 cm Tallest seat here
- DUCATI Multistrada V2 S 83 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 4.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 110 hp (DUCATI Desert X) up to 113 hp (DUCATI Multistrada V2 S).
- Torque spans 92 Nm (DUCATI Desert X) up to 96 Nm (DUCATI Multistrada V2 S).
- Weight spans 202 kg (DUCATI Desert X) to 225 kg (DUCATI Multistrada V2 S).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | DUCATI Desert X | DUCATI Multistrada V2 S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | DUCATI |
| Model | DUCATI Desert X | DUCATI Multistrada V2 S |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 110hp | 113hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 96nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 202kg | 225kg |
| Front brake | 320mm double disc with 4-piston Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) | 2 x Ø 320 mm aluminum flange semi-floating discs, Radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston 2-pad callipers, Radial Master Cylinder, Cornering ABS |
| Rear brake | 265mm single disc Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) | Ø 265 mm disc, 2-piston Brembo floating calliper, Cornering ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 87.5cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70 ZR 19 |
| Rear tyre | 150/70-18 | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 170/60 ZR 17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | KYB shock absorber reverse fork | Ø 48 mm fully adjustable usd fork, Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo |
| Rear suspension | KYB shock absorber | Fully adjustable monoshock, Electronic compression, rebound damping and spring pre-load adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo, Aluminium double-sided swingarm |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 210km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 21 L – 5.6 L/100km | 20 L – 5.9 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17995 | $19295 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -TFT screen, -Traction control -Driving Modes, -Power Modes, -Cruise Control, -USB output |
-Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Cornering Lights, Ducati Brake Light, Vehicle Hold Control. -Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo, Ducati Quick Shift up/down, Cruise Control, Hands-Free, Backlit handlebar switches, 5" TFT color display, Full LED headlight, Self-canceling turn signals. |
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2023 DUCATI Desert X vs 2023 DUCATI Multistrada V2 S: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Desert X and 2023 DUCATI Multistrada V2 S are closely matched in peak power and torque, while the Desert X has a lower listed weight, and the Multistrada V2 S has the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Desert X and Multistrada V2 S have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Desert X and Multistrada V2 S have very similar peak power (110 hp vs 113 hp).
Torque
Desert X and Multistrada V2 S have very similar listed torque (92 Nm vs 96 Nm).
Listed top speed
Multistrada V2 S has a clear listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 210 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Desert X is notably lighter on the listed weight (202 kg vs 225 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Desert X is listed higher (87.5 cm) than Multistrada V2 S (83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement, peak power and torque remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Desert X vs DUCATI Multistrada V2 S?
DUCATI Multistrada V2 S is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for DUCATI Desert X.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Desert X or DUCATI Multistrada V2 S?
DUCATI Multistrada V2 S has 113 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI Desert X.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Desert X or DUCATI Multistrada V2 S?
DUCATI Desert X is lighter at 202 kg vs 225 kg for DUCATI Multistrada V2 S.
Which is better, DUCATI Desert X or DUCATI Multistrada V2 S?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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