Ducati Multistrada 1200 versus Yamaha MT-03

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Ducati

Ducati Multistrada 1200

Adventure
Yamaha

Yamaha MT-03

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2010 bis 2018
Built von 2006 bis 2025~
RRP
RRP 6.749 €
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Pros:
  • Power
  • Sound
  • Precise chassis
  • Space
Pros:
  • Light and manoeuvrable
  • Easy to use
  • also suitable for smaller pilots
  • lively row twin
Cons:
  • Sparse furnishings
Cons:
  • simple equipment
  • Below a bit mau
  • Cockpit easy to read, but a bit old-fashioned

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.529 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.495 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
232 kg
Wheelbase: 1.380 mm
Length :
2.090 mm Height : 1.035 mm
Seat :
780 mm
Weight :
168 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 321 ccm
Hub: 44 mm
Hole: 68 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: 42 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 30 NM bei 9.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
367 km

Chassis

Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Front suspension:
USD 37mm (travel 130mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 125 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 110/70-17M/C (54H) Tubeless
Rear tyres: 140/70-17M/C (66H) Tubeless

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Single disc ( 298 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 220 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 sticks

The Yamaha MT-03 met our expectations. Above all, it is a light machine with forgiving driving characteristics. You sit comfortably and can survive even longer tours painlessly. For two, the comfort is more like 1b, but we're also talking about a naked bike. In any case, we had a lot of fun with this beautiful Yamaha and Tanja - herself an A2 biker - was surprised how easy this machine is to drive over the course compared to her Kawa ER6N.
 
Many thanks to Tecius & Reimers from the Yamaha headquarters Hamburg for the loan. There in Hamburg-Eidelstedt - easily accessible via the A7 and A23 - the MT-03 stands as a demonstrator and waits eagerly for test drivers. And of course there are also a lot of other bikes from Yamaha and Zero - so let's go to Hamburg! Joachim and the team are happy to serve a coffee if you are nice.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 6.249€
  • Used (3 years old): 4.000€
  • Years of construction: 2016-2022
  • Colours: black, blue, cyan