Ducati Multistrada V4 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati Multistrada V4 (2025-present) and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure (2024), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati Multistrada V4 170 hp, KTM 1290 Super Adventure 157.8 hp.
- Torque: Ducati Multistrada V4 124 Nm, KTM 1290 Super Adventure 138.3 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati Multistrada V4 (2025-present)170 (best)
- KTM 1290 Super Adventure (2024)157.8
Torque Nm
- Ducati Multistrada V4 (2025-present)124
- KTM 1290 Super Adventure (2024)138.3 (best)
Weight kg
- Ducati Multistrada V4 (2025-present)243
- KTM 1290 Super Adventure (2024)228
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present Remove |  2024 · R Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2025-present | 2024 |
| Engine | 1158cc V4 Granturismo (Euro5+) | two-cylinder 75° V-shaped , 4 strokes Injection Ø 52 mm Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 1,301 cc 160 ch (157.80 hp) to 9,000 rpm 14.10 mkg to 6,500 rpm |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Displacement | 1,158 cc | 1,301 cc |
| Power | 170 hp @ 10,750 rpmBest | 157.8 hp @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 124 Nm @ 9,000 rpm | 138.3 Nm @ 6,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain final drive (2.63 ratio) | 6 stage gearbox , manual - optional shifter Secondary by chain |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 243 kg (wet) | 228 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 880 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L | 23 LBest |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable 50mm inverted fork, 170mm travel (base); semi-active Marzocchi fork w/ Ducati Skyhook Suspension and self-leveling (S) | Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø 48 mm, Wheel travel : 220 mm (8.66 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, adjustable, 180mm travel (base); semi-active Marzocchi shock w/ DSS (S) | Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 220 mm (8.66 in) Preload, compression and rebound adjustment |
| Brake system | Cornering ABS EVO, Electronic Combined Braking System | ABS |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, radial-mount Brembo Monobloc 4-piston calipers (base); Brembo Stylema calipers on 330mm discs (S) | 2 Brembo discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 280mm disc, floating caliper | 1 disc Ø 267 mm (10.51 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR19 | 90/90-21 |
| Rear tire | 170/60 ZR17 | 150/70-18 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 19,995 (US) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.