Ducati Multistrada 950 2018 vs. Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

Ducati Multistrada 950 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

Overview - Ducati Multistrada 950 2018 vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

Ducati Multistrada 950 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

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Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada 950 2018 compared to Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

Ducati Multistrada 950 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

Ducati Multistrada 950 2018

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	94 mm	Bore	100 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	66 mm
Engine power	Engine power	113 HP	Engine power	107 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	96.2 Nm	Torque	100 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.6	Compression Ratio	11.5
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Degrees	Degrees	90	Degrees	90
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic, DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	937 ccm	Displacement	1,037 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Kayaba
Diameter	Diameter	48 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	170 mm	Travel	170 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Shock mount	Shock mount	Deflection	Shock mount	Deflection
Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	Kayaba
Travel	Travel	170 mm	Travel	169 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	64.8 degree	Rake	62.5 degree
Trail	Trail	105.7 mm	Trail	126 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	265 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Hill start assist, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	170 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,594 mm	Wheelbase	1,595 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	880 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	227 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	252 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Windscreen adjustable	Equipment	LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Multistrada 950 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki V-Strom 1050DE 2023

With the revision and expansion of the 1050 models, Suzuki now has the right big V-Strom for everyone. Those who know from the outset that they will stay almost exclusively on the road will find the standard model a reliable travel companion or even a buddy for all days; those who want to limit themselves less in their choice of routes and also want to ride regularly on unpaved terrain will now find the DE a good choice. The main argument, however, remains this engine, which with its 107 hp and above all its rich torque leaves hardly anything to be desired.

powerful motor

high-quality electronics package

excellent ergonomics

very good gravel mode

off-road ABS

intuitive operation of the electronics

long-distance comfort

Successful retro look

high weight

Suspension travel could be greater