DUCATI Multistrada V2 S vs 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT
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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 Multistrada V2 S 83 cm Lowest seat here
- 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 100 hp (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT) up to 113 hp (DUCATI Multistrada V2 S).
- Torque spans 96 Nm (DUCATI Multistrada V2 S) up to 112 Nm (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT).
- Weight spans 225 kg (DUCATI Multistrada V2 S) to 253 kg (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT).
- Displacement spans 1000 cc (DUCATI Multistrada V2 S) to 1100 cc (2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT).
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| Specification | DUCATI Multistrada V2 S | 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | HONDA |
| Model | DUCATI Multistrada V2 S | 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT |
| Engine size | 1000cc | Above 1000cc |
| Power | 113hp | 100hp |
| Torque | 96nm. | 112nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 225kg | 253kg |
| Front brake | 2 x Ø 320 mm aluminum flange semi-floating discs, Radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston 2-pad callipers, Radial Master Cylinder, Cornering ABS | 310 mm floating discs, 4-piston radial calipers |
| Rear brake | Ø 265 mm disc, 2-piston Brembo floating calliper, Cornering ABS | 256 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70 ZR 19 | 110/80-19 |
| Rear tyre | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 170/60 ZR 17 | 150/70-18 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Ø 48 mm fully adjustable usd fork, Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo | Showa 45 mm inverted fork, adjustable compression and rebound, 210 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable monoshock, Electronic compression, rebound damping and spring pre-load adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo, Aluminium double-sided swingarm | mono-shock, fully adjustable (remote preload), 200 mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 240km/h | 220km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 20 L – 5.9 L/100km | 24.8 L – 8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $19295 | $15000 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -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. |
– Cornering ABS available (switchable), – Electronic suspension – LCD display with speedometer, odometer, gear indicator – LED lights, cornering lights, self-canceling indicators, emergency stop signal |
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2023 DUCATI Multistrada V2 S vs 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Multistrada V2 S and 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT differ on the listed specifications: the Multistrada V2 S has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT has more displacement and torque.
Engine displacement
CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Multistrada V2 S has a modest listed power advantage (113 hp vs 100 hp).
Torque
CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT has a clear listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 96 Nm).
Listed top speed
Multistrada V2 S has a modest listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Multistrada V2 S is notably lighter on the listed weight (225 kg vs 253 kg). Multistrada V2 S and CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT have very similar seat heights (83 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while seat height remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Multistrada V2 S vs 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT?
DUCATI Multistrada V2 S is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Multistrada V2 S or 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT?
DUCATI Multistrada V2 S has 113 hp compared with 100 hp on the 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Multistrada V2 S or 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT?
DUCATI Multistrada V2 S is lighter at 225 kg vs 253 kg for 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT.
Which is better, DUCATI Multistrada V2 S or 2025 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES DCT?
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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