DUCATI Multistrada V4 S vs DUCATI Panigale V2

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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.

DUCATI Multistrada V4 S
40 pts
Top on paper
DUCATI Panigale V2
60 pts

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

Best fit here
DUCATI Multistrada V4 S
52.3 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2
50.3 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
DUCATI Multistrada V4 S
77.7 pts
DUCATI Panigale V2
34 pts

Sporty riding

DUCATI Multistrada V4 S
48.9 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V2
65.1 pts

New rider friendly

DUCATI Multistrada V4 S
32.5 pts
Best fit here
DUCATI Panigale V2
62.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • DUCATI Multistrada V4 S 84 cm Lowest seat here
  • DUCATI Panigale V2 84 cm Lowest seat here

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 155 hp (DUCATI Panigale V2) up to 170 hp (DUCATI Multistrada V4 S).
  • Torque spans 104 Nm (DUCATI Panigale V2) up to 125 Nm (DUCATI Multistrada V4 S).
  • Weight spans 200 kg (DUCATI Panigale V2) to 243 kg (DUCATI Multistrada V4 S).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification DUCATI Multistrada V4 S DUCATI Panigale V2
Brand DUCATI DUCATI
Model DUCATI Multistrada V4 S DUCATI Panigale V2
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 170hp 155hp
Torque 125nm. 104nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves Twin cylinder, 8 valves
Weight 243kg 200kg
Front brake 2 x Ø 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Stylema monobloc 4-piston 2-pad callipers, radial master cylinder, Cornering ABS Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston Brembo calipers (Bosch ABS)
Rear brake Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calliper, Cornering ABS 245mm single disc, Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS)
Seat height (cm) 84cm 84cm
Front tyre Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70 ZR 19 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3
Rear tyre Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 170/60 ZR 17 180/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Ø 50 mm fully adjustable usd fork, electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Fully adjustable Showa 43mm shock absorber
Rear suspension Fully adjustable monoshock, electronic adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension, aluminium double-sided swingarm Fully adjustable aluminum mono shock absorber
Motorcycle type Adventure Supersport
Top speed 250km/h 280km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 22 L – 7 L/100km 17 L – 6 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $27195 $18595
Brand price lists View DUCATI price list View DUCATI price list
Extra features

-Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Daytime Running Light, Ducati Cornering Lights, Ducati Brake Light, Vehicle Hold Control.

-Ducati Skyhook Suspension, Minimum preload, Ducati Quick Shift, Cruise Control, Hands-Free, Backlit handlebar switches, Ducati Connect with a 6.5" TFT color display and a complete map navigation system, Full LED headlight.

-Driving modes, -Power modes -Traction Control, -Automatic tire calibration -Sachs steering damper -Quickshifter

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2023 DUCATI Multistrada V4 S vs 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2: listed specifications

The 2023 DUCATI Multistrada V4 S and 2023 DUCATI Panigale V2 are closely matched in displacement, while the Multistrada V4 S has more peak power and torque, and the Panigale V2 has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.

Engine displacement

Multistrada V4 S and Panigale V2 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

Multistrada V4 S has a modest listed power advantage (170 hp vs 155 hp).

Torque

Multistrada V4 S has a clear listed torque advantage (125 Nm vs 104 Nm).

Listed top speed

Panigale V2 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 250 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Panigale V2 is notably lighter on the listed weight (200 kg vs 243 kg). Multistrada V4 S and Panigale V2 have very similar seat heights (84 cm vs 84 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of DUCATI Multistrada V4 S vs DUCATI Panigale V2?

DUCATI Panigale V2 is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 250 km/h (155 mph) for DUCATI Multistrada V4 S.

Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Multistrada V4 S or DUCATI Panigale V2?

DUCATI Multistrada V4 S has 170 hp compared with 155 hp on the DUCATI Panigale V2.

Which is lighter, DUCATI Multistrada V4 S or DUCATI Panigale V2?

DUCATI Panigale V2 is lighter at 200 kg vs 243 kg for DUCATI Multistrada V4 S.

Which is better, DUCATI Multistrada V4 S or DUCATI Panigale V2?

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.