Ducati Multistrada 1200 versus Honda CMX 500 Rebel

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Ducati

Ducati Multistrada 1200

Adventure
Honda

Honda CMX 500 Rebel

Cruiser

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2010 bis 2018
Built von 2017 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 7.060 €
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Pros:
  • Power
  • Sound
  • Precise chassis
  • Space
Pros:
  • Comfort
  • Price
  • Service
  • Cruising
Cons:
  • Sparse furnishings
Cons:
  • Not sporty

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.529 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.495 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
232 kg
Wheelbase: 1.490 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat :
690 mm
Weight :
190 (max: 361 ) 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: 471 ccm
Hub: 67 mm
Hole: 67 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: 46 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 43 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 11 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
303 km

Chassis

Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
Front suspension:
Telefork 41 mm
Rear suspension:
Central spring leg
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: ZR
Rear tyres: ZR

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Single disc ( 295 mm) Rear brake
Disc ( 240 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

So: thumbs up, or not? Clearly, thumbs up. Rarely can you ride a motorbike, which perhaps does not meet the personal taste and certainly not the riding style – but which nevertheless earns sympathy points without end.

It is a Honda, I want to say: High quality is guaranteed, easy operation as already mentioned. Perhaps the price prevents the purchase? No, it's 6075 Euros new price, so all the fun is for small money.

The test bike was provided to us by Motofun in Kaltenkirchen.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 6,075€
  • Used (3 years old): 4,900€
  • Years of construction: since 2016
  • Availability: very good
  • Colours: grey, matt grey, black, red