Ducati Multistrada V2 S versus KTM 890 Adventure

Ducati Multistrada V2 S

Adventure

KTM 890 Adventure

Reise-Enduro

How good is the successor of the Multistrada 950 from Bologna?

The new Ducati Multistrada V2 S is the successor to the successful Mulitstrada 950. Especially in the electronics area there were some useful updates, fortunately the Duc has lost none of its V2 charm - on the contrary!... weiter

Ducati Multistrada V2 S im Test

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More steam, more technology, more fun?

The Standard 890 Adventure tested here was not presented by KTM until the beginning of 2021 after the R and the Rally. It is designed for the road rather than for the terrain and, at 13,295 euros, is also cheaper than its... weiter

KTM 890 Adventure im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2022 bis 2024~

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

RRP 18.490 €

RRP 15.190 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Agile, front-wheel oriented seating position
Very good technical equipment
Cornering ABS and cornering light
Engine full of character
Very good wind protection & easily adjustable windscreen
Electronic suspension series (V2S)

Pros:

Brakes and chassis
not too heavy
Technically well equipped
great engine with neat bums
handy thanks to low center of gravity

Cons:

Strange exhaust design
Plastic motor protection plate
Operation takes some time to get used to

Cons:

Tank polarizes optically
Turbulence and noise on the helmet
Cruise control switch available, but function must be activated (extra charge)

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.594 mm
Length : 2.190 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 850 mm
Weight : 202 kg

Wheelbase: 1.528 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 196 kg

Engine

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

Motor design: Row, four-stroke 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 889 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 91 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: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 339 km

Maximum speed: 239 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.000 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 444 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Monocoque, motor load-bearing (aluminum)

Front suspension:
Electronically controlled Marzocchi fork with 45 mm stanchions (170 mm travel )

Rear suspension:
Electronically controlled Marzocchi shock absorber (travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

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

Frame type:
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel)

Front suspension:
WP APEX USD 43mm (travel 200 mm)

Rear suspension:
WP APEX Monoshock (travel 200 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 21 inches
Rear tyres: 18 inches

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)

Front brake
Four-piston radial fixed caliper, double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Brembo two-piston floating caliper, single disc (∅ 260 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

The Multistrada V2 (S) is a Ducati after old grist and grain: tubular frame, a bit V2 with desmodromics at the bottom and a bike with rough edges. We are sure that there are many Ducatisti out there who will prefer the V2 to a Multi V4 for exactly these reasons - even if the V4 may objectively be the better bike. But who cares about an objective view of a motorcycle??? In any case, we had a lot of fun with the V2 and are happy that Ducati continues to offer a Multistrada of this type.

We received the test bike from Ducati Hamburg for this test. At Ducati HH there are plenty of finest demonstrators - including the new Desert X. If you can hardly sit quietly now: Let's go to the Papenreye! And barn greetings to Lisa, Steffi and Sascha...

Conclusion - what's stuck?

More steam, more technology, more fun? After our test, we can answer yes to this initial question. However, owners of a 790 Adventure don't have to go straight to the KTM dealer and buy an 890. The differences between these two bikes are not as great as KTM likes to portray. Nevertheless, the 890 Adventure is the better motorcycle.

Competitors are the Triumph Tiger 900, the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 and the Ducati Multistrada 950 - the travel enduros of the upper middle class. The difference from the upper-class thick ships such as the BMW GS 1250 and 1290 SAS is clearly noticeable, but as described above, both advantages and disadvantages are noticeable.

The test motorcycle was kindly provided to us by Motorrad-Ruser from Haseldorf - thank you very much.