Ducati Multistrada V2 versus Suzuki V-Strom 1050

Ducati Multistrada V2

Adventure

Suzuki V-Strom 1050

Adventure

The new Multistrada V2 from Ducati has been completely renovated. New engine, new chassis, new design, new technology. Ducati itself speaks of a cross-over bike, for us it is a mixture of adventure bike... weiter

Ducati Multistrada V2 2025 im Test

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V-Strom 1050

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2022 bis 2025~

Built von 2020 bis 2025~

RRP 15.990 €

RRP 15.000 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

great V2 engine with decent performance
wonderful sound, bubbling intake noise
Strong brakes
Very good technical equipment
light and handy, agile handling
also absolutely suitable for two people to travel
Two seat heights (adjustable)

Pros:

Cons:

Heated grips not standard

Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.572 mm
Length : 2.190 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 850 mm
Weight : 199 kg

Wheelbase: 1.555 mm
Length : 2.265 mm Height : 1.470 mm
Seat : 855 mm
Weight : 236 (max: 440 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: V2 4-stroke 90 degrees 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.037 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 700 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 116 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 8.250 U/Min

Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 345 km

Maximum speed: 210 km/h
Performance: 107 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 408 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Monocoque frame (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD fork 45 mm, fully adjustable (travel 170 mm)

Rear suspension:
Sachs monoshock absorber, fully adjustable (travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17

Frame type:
Bridge frame (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Kayaba USD fork 43 mm (travel 160 mm)

Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 160 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu-Kastenschwine

Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, Brembo Monoblock 4-piston, radial bolted, radial brake pump (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo 2-piston caliper (∅ 265 mm)

Front brake
Double disc, four-piston fixed caliper, radial (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 260 mm)

Result

Thanks to the weight savings, the new Multistrada V2 is significantly improved compared to its predecessor in terms of drivability and also in terms of technical equipment. The price is justified in view of the abundant technical helpers and the installed components - even compared to the competition. Ducati calls the new Multi V2 a cross-over - and that's what it is, but it's also very suitable for the really long journey, so it's also a real adventure bike somewhere.

The test bike was kindly provided to us by Bergmann & Söhne in Bremervörde . By the way, both a V2S and a V2 are available there as a demonstrator for test drives. So you can compare the difference in suspension directly - if you find one, please write to us.