Ducati Multistrada 1200 versus Triumph Speed 400

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Ducati

Ducati Multistrada 1200

Adventure
Triumph

Triumph Speed 400

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2010 bis 2018
Built von 2024 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 5.595 €
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Pros:
  • Power
  • Sound
  • Precise chassis
  • Space
Pros:
  • Classic, tidy and high-quality look
  • Engine with good manners
  • easy-to-drive A2 machine
  • Switchable traction control
  • simple but well-made roadster
Cons:
  • Sparse furnishings
Cons:
  • Footpegs close together
  • Pillion operation so so-so

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.529 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.495 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
232 kg
Wheelbase: 1.377 mm
Length :
2.085 mm Height : 1.084 mm
Seat :
790 mm
Weight :
170 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Motor design: Liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC engine with 4 valves 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 398 ccm
Hub: 64 mm
Hole: 89 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
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: 155 km/h
Performance: 40 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 38 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
371 km

Chassis

Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
Frame type:
Hybrid Bridge/Perimeter Frame, Tubular Steel, Bolted Rear Subframe (Steel)
Front suspension:
43 mm "Big Piston" upside-down fork (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Gas-pressure central shock absorber with external reservoir and adjustable spring preload (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Light metal two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/70 R17
Rear tyres: 150/60 R17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Rigid 300 mm rotor, 4-piston fixed caliper, ABS ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Rigid 230 mm rotor, floating caliper, ABS ( 230 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 on the Triumph Speed 400

The Triumph Speed 400 is a simple but well-made A2 naked bike with plenty of style. Not only does it look good, but it also drives great. With good brakes and tyres, as well as a lively single-cylinder engine, Triumph shows the competition how to put a high-quality bike on the road. Good job!
 
The test machine was provided to us by the Triumph flagship store Q-Bike in Hamburg . There, the Speed 400 in blue will be on display and is looking forward to test riders. By the way, this also applies to the sister model, the Triumph Scrambler 400 X, which we find at least as chic and will test soon. We are already looking forward to it!

Price/Availability/Colors/Years of Construction

  • Price: 5.345 €
  • Availability: since 04/2024
  • Colours: red, blue, black