Ducati Panigale V4 2018 vs. Ducati Multistrada V2 S 2022

The Ducati Panigale V4 2018 and the Ducati Multistrada V2 S 2022 are two different motorcycles designed for different purposes. The Panigale V4 is a supersport bike, while the Multistrada V2 S is an enduro motorcycle.

Starting with the engine and drive train, both models have a V engine type, but the Panigale V4 has a larger displacement of 1103cc compared to the Multistrada V2 S's 937cc. The Panigale V4 also has a higher engine power of 214 HP compared to the Multistrada V2 S's 113 HP. The Panigale V4 has a higher torque of 124 Nm compared to the Multistrada V2 S's 94 Nm. The Panigale V4 has a higher compression ratio of 14 compared to the Multistrada V2 S's 12.6. Both models have an electric starter and a chain transmission.

In terms of suspension, the Panigale V4 has a Showa upside-down telescopic fork in the front with a diameter of 43mm and a travel of 120mm. The rear suspension is a single swing arm with a Sachs monoshock and a travel of 130mm. The Multistrada V2 S has a Kayaba upside-down telescopic fork in the front with a diameter of 48mm and a travel of 170mm. The rear suspension is a swing arm with a Sachs monoshock and a travel of 170mm. Both models have adjustable compression, preload, and rebound settings for the suspension.

Ducati Panigale V4 2018

In terms of chassis, the Panigale V4 has an aluminum monocoque frame with a rake of 65.5 degrees and a trail of 100mm. The Multistrada V2 S has a steel tubular frame with a rake of 64.8 degrees and a trail of 105.7mm.

Both models have double disk brakes in the front with Brembo radial monoblock technology. The Panigale V4 has a larger diameter of 330mm compared to the Multistrada V2 S's 320mm.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, both models have ABS. However, the Multistrada V2 S has additional features such as electronically adjustable suspension, riding modes, a quickshifter, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, the Panigale V4 has a front tire width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the Multistrada V2 S has a front tire width of 120mm and a diameter of 19 inches. The Panigale V4 has a rear tire width of 200mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the Multistrada V2 S has a rear tire width of 170mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The Panigale V4 has a wheelbase of 1469mm, while the Multistrada V2 S has a wheelbase of 1594mm. Both models have a seat height of 830mm. The Panigale V4 has a kerb weight of 198kg with ABS, while the Multistrada V2 S has a kerb weight of 225kg with ABS. The Multistrada V2 S has a larger fuel tank capacity of 20 liters compared to the Panigale V4's 16 liters.

Ducati Multistrada V2 S 2022

In terms of equipment, the Panigale V4 has LED headlights, while the Multistrada V2 S has an adjustable windscreen.

In terms of strengths, the Panigale V4 has a powerful engine with charisma and great manners, a pleasant upper body position, a sufficiently dimensioned chassis for the country road, a powerful but not intrusive sound, and good wind protection. The Multistrada V2 S has a very agile engine from 6000 revs, a versatile semi-active chassis, brakes with good control, a sporty yet comfortable seating position, extensive standard equipment, good wind protection with easy adjustment, and is comfortable for a pillion rider.

In terms of weaknesses, the Panigale V4's seat gets warm especially in city traffic, and the engine/clutch seems a little rough in tight hairpin bends. The Multistrada V2 S's engine jerks at low revs, the gearbox does not shift quite cleanly in the lower gears, and the quickshifter is not perfect.