DUCATI Multistrada V4 vs TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT

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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.

Top on paper
DUCATI Multistrada V4
64 pts
TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT
36 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

DUCATI Multistrada V4
45.8 pts
Best fit here
TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT
60.4 pts

Touring / long rides

DUCATI Multistrada V4
59.4 pts
Best fit here
TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT
61.4 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
DUCATI Multistrada V4
65.8 pts
TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT
38.3 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
DUCATI Multistrada V4
59.3 pts
TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT
41.8 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 84 cm Lowest seat here
  • TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT 85 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 1 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 148 hp (TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT) up to 170 hp (DUCATI Multistrada V4).
  • Torque spans 125 Nm (DUCATI Multistrada V4) up to 130 Nm (TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT).
  • Weights are very close.
  • Displacement spans 1000 cc (DUCATI Multistrada V4) to 1100 cc (TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT).
Specification DUCATI Multistrada V4 TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT
Brand DUCATI TRIUMPH
Model DUCATI Multistrada V4 TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT
Engine size 1000cc Above 1000cc
Power 170hp 148hp
Torque 125nm. 130nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 3 cylinders, 12 valves
Weight 240kg 240kg
Front brake 2 x Ø 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston 2-pad callipers, radial master cylinder, Cornering ABS Brembo M4.30 Stylema monoblock radial calipers, OC-ABS, twin 320mm floating discs. Magura HC1 span adjustable radial master cylinder with separate reservoir.
Rear brake Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calliper, Cornering ABS Brembo single piston caliper, OC-ABS, single 282mm disc. Rear master cylinder with remote reservoir.
Seat height (cm) 84cm 85cm
Front tyre Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70 ZR 19 Metzeler Tourance, 120/70R19 (M/C 60V TL)
Rear tyre Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 170/60 ZR 17 Metzeler Tourance, 150/70R18 (M/C 70V TL)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension Ø 50 mm fully adjustable usd fork Showa 49mm, semi-active damping USD forks. 7.87" travel.
Rear suspension Fully adjustable monoshock, Remote spring preload adjustment, aluminium double-sided swingarm 200mm wheel travel Showa semi-active damping monoshock, with automatic electronic preload adjustment and New Active Preload Reduction feature
Motorcycle type Adventure Adventure
Top speed 250km/h 250km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 22 L – 7 L/100km 20 L – 5.9 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $27000 $19295
Brand price lists View DUCATI price list View TRIUMPH 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.

-Full-colour 7” TFT instrument pack with My Triumph Connectivity System, ABS and Traction Control, 3 Riding Modes, Hand guards.

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2023 DUCATI Multistrada V4 vs 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT: listed specifications

The 2023 DUCATI Multistrada V4 and 2023 TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT are closely matched in weight and torque, while the Multistrada V4 has more peak power, and the Tiger 1200 GT has more displacement.

Engine displacement

Tiger 1200 GT has a larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

Multistrada V4 has a modest listed power advantage (170 hp vs 148 hp).

Torque

Multistrada V4 and Tiger 1200 GT have very similar listed torque (125 Nm vs 130 Nm).

Listed top speed

Multistrada V4 and Tiger 1200 GT have very similar listed top speeds (250 km/h vs 250 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

Multistrada V4 and Tiger 1200 GT have very similar listed weights (240 kg vs 240 kg). Multistrada V4 and Tiger 1200 GT have very similar seat heights (84 cm vs 85 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of DUCATI Multistrada V4 vs TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT?

Both are listed at 250 km/h (155 mph) top speed in our specification data.

Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Multistrada V4 or TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT?

DUCATI Multistrada V4 has 170 hp compared with 148 hp on the TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT.

Which is lighter, DUCATI Multistrada V4 or TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT?

Both weigh 240 kg in our database.

Which is better, DUCATI Multistrada V4 or TRIUMPH Tiger 1200 GT?

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.