DUCATI Multistrada V4 vs DUCATI Desert X
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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 V4 84 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Desert X 87.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 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 170 hp (DUCATI Multistrada V4).
- Torque spans 92 Nm (DUCATI Desert X) up to 125 Nm (DUCATI Multistrada V4).
- Weight spans 202 kg (DUCATI Desert X) to 240 kg (DUCATI Multistrada V4).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | DUCATI Multistrada V4 | DUCATI Desert X |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | DUCATI |
| Model | DUCATI Multistrada V4 | DUCATI Desert X |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 170hp | 110hp |
| Torque | 125nm. | 92nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 240kg | 202kg |
| Front brake | 2 x Ø 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston 2-pad callipers, radial master cylinder, Cornering ABS | 320mm double disc with 4-piston Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) |
| Rear brake | Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calliper, Cornering ABS | 265mm single disc Brembo caliper (Bosch ABS) |
| Seat height (cm) | 84cm | 87.5cm |
| Front tyre | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70 ZR 19 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 170/60 ZR 17 | 150/70-18 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Ø 50 mm fully adjustable usd fork | KYB shock absorber reverse fork |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable monoshock, Remote spring preload adjustment, aluminium double-sided swingarm | KYB shock absorber |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 250km/h | 210km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 22 L – 7 L/100km | 21 L – 5.6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $27000 | $17995 |
| 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 Brake Light. Backlit handlebar switches, 5" TFT color display. |
-TFT screen, -Traction control -Driving Modes, -Power Modes, -Cruise Control, -USB output |
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2023 DUCATI Multistrada V4 vs 2023 DUCATI Desert X: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Multistrada V4 and 2023 DUCATI Desert X are closely matched in displacement, while the Multistrada V4 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Desert X has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Multistrada V4 and Desert X have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Multistrada V4 has a clear listed power advantage (170 hp vs 110 hp).
Torque
Multistrada V4 has a clear listed torque advantage (125 Nm vs 92 Nm).
Listed top speed
Multistrada V4 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (250 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 240 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Desert X is listed higher (87.5 cm) than Multistrada V4 (84 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Multistrada V4 vs DUCATI Desert X?
DUCATI Multistrada V4 is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph) vs 210 km/h (130 mph) for DUCATI Desert X.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Multistrada V4 or DUCATI Desert X?
DUCATI Multistrada V4 has 170 hp compared with 110 hp on the DUCATI Desert X.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Multistrada V4 or DUCATI Desert X?
DUCATI Desert X is lighter at 202 kg vs 240 kg for DUCATI Multistrada V4.
Which is better, DUCATI Multistrada V4 or DUCATI Desert X?
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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