Ducati Multistrada 1200 versus Honda VFR1200 F

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Ducati

Ducati Multistrada 1200

Adventure
Honda

Honda VFR1200 F

Sporttourer

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2010 bis 2018
Built von 2009 bis 2016
RRP
RRP
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Pros:
  • Power
  • Sound
  • Precise chassis
  • Space
Pros:
  • Extremely good brakes
  • Drives like an Intercity
  • Touring-ready
  • good pillion comfort
  • beefy engine
Cons:
  • Sparse furnishings
Cons:
  • Traction control only from 2012
  • heavy machine, nothing for beginners
  • Torque weakness up to 3,500 rpm

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.529 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.495 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
232 kg
Wheelbase: 1.545 mm
Length :
2.250 mm Height : 1.220 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
267 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Motor design: Four-cylinder four-stroke V-engine 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.237 ccm
Hub: 60 mm
Hole: 81 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kardan
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 248 km/h
Performance: 152 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 128 NM bei 7.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 173 HP at 10.000 U/Min
Torque: 129 NM bei 8.750 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre

Chassis

Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
Front suspension:
Telescopic fork with 43 mm tube diameter (travel 109 mm)
Rear suspension:
Single-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyres: 190/55-ZR17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Double disc brake front with six-piston fixed calipers, floating brake discs ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake rear with double piston caliper ( 276 mm)

Superbike for everyday use

What's stuck? The Multistrada is a capped superbike that is suitable for everyday use, allows long tours at a time, is fast and also ensures the passenger a comfortable livelihood.

It offers almost the same riding performance as a superbike, the same stability when it needs to go faster and packs a wendigkeit. It is the superbike for the rider, who no longer wants to edge on the motorcycle, but may enjoy the upright posture.
With her whole facility she enjoyed Dietmar and me a lot.

For everyone else, think about it well. If you don't want to be constantly challenged, who enjoys the peace, who gets the constant roar ingenuity on your nerves, who wants to cruise first – let it stay.

The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Used (3 years old): 12,000€
  • Years built: 2010-2018
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: red, white, grey

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The Honda VFR 1200 F is one of the most beautiful motorcycles for me. She's no less than a design icon and there's no motorcycle that looks like it. Admittedly, design is a matter of taste, but at least the VFR shouldn't leave anyone cold. Their appearance arouses emotions and that's exactly what motorcycles should do, right?

The VFR is certainly not a beginner's motorcycle, but it has far too much power and is too heavy. But if you already have motorcycle experience and stand on big ships, you will be thrilled by the absolutely sovereign idea that the VFR delivers on motorways and country roads. If you are looking for a small, agile motorcycle for the city, you probably won't have read this test article until this one anyway. ;-)

The test motorcycle was kindly provided by Motorrad Ruser.
 

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 15.000€
  • Used (10 years old): 7.500€
  • Years built: 2010-2016
  • Colours: red, white, silver