Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024 vs. Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020

Overview - Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024 vs Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020

Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024 compared to Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

Triumph Tiger 1200 Desert Edition 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	85 mm
Stroke	Stroke	53.5 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	170 HP	Engine power	141 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,350 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	122 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	14	Compression Ratio	11
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,158 ccm	Displacement	1,215 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	50 mm	Diameter	48 mm
Travel	Travel	170 mm	Travel	190 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	180 mm	Travel	193 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Monocoque	Frame type	Tubular
Rake	Rake	65.5 degree	Rake	66.8 degree
Trail	Trail	102.5 mm	Trail	99.9 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	330 mm	Diameter	305 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	265 mm	Diameter	282 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Nissin

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Hill start assist, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Riding modes, Dynamic suspension, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	170 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,567 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Seat Height up to	Seat Height up to	860 mm	Seat Height up to	855 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	218 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	246 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Cornering lights, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	Heated grips, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Grand Tour 2024

In numerous tests, the Multistrada has had to hold its own against many opponents on extremely versatile terrain and has usually been the fastest and overall best motorbike. With the V4 S Grand Tour, Ducati now packs all the high-tech features as standard and adds sensible upgrades to the model in terms of temperature management. A touring enduro can't get much better - and not much more expensive either.

Unbelievably great handling - neutral, harmonious, manageable but still stable

Real touring enduro feeling in the saddle

Great brakes

Fascinating, impressively powerful engine

Engine power wonderfully controllable thanks to terrific response

Pleasant seating position

Good ergonomics even when riding standing up

Fascinating radar system, which is a pleasure to use in practice on the motorway

Great wind protection

High stability even at high speeds

Power-saving and

Above-average consumption