Ducati Multistrada V2 S versus Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT
Ducati Multistrada V2 S
Adventure
Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2022 bis 2024~
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP 18.490 €
RRP 14.600 €
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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:
- Comfort
- Precision
- Engine identical to everyday traffic jams
- Passage
Cons:
- Strange exhaust design
- Plastic motor protection plate
- Operation takes some time to get used to
Cons:
- Display
- Weight
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.594 mm
Length : 2.190 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 850 mm
Weight : 202 kg
Length : 2.190 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 850 mm
Weight : 202 kg
Wheelbase: 1.555 mm
Length : 2.265 mm Height : 1.465 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 247 (max: 440 ) kg
Length : 2.265 mm Height : 1.465 mm
Seat : 850 mm
Weight : 247 (max: 440 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 4-stroke 90 degrees 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.037 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.037 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 100 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
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: 210 km/h
Performance: 107 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 408 km
Performance: 107 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 100 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 408 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
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:
Bridge frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
Kayaba USD fork 43 mm (travel 160 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 160 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu-Kastenschwine Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Bridge frame (aluminium) Front suspension:
Kayaba USD fork 43 mm (travel 160 mm) Rear suspension:
Central strut with lever system (travel 160 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu-Kastenschwine Tyres at the front: 110/80 R19
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Brakes
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
Double disc, four-piston fixed caliper, radial (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc, four-piston fixed caliper, radial (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 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 gets stuck
Again, the thought arises: Why do so few people know this bike? Suzuki itself is holding back on the market with novelties, which can be clearly seen in its market shares. Too bad, really a pity. You can, because this mid-range adventure bike clearly shows that the Japanese can create a really good bike, which has its own character.
So off to the test drive. Example ice here: Miner and sons in Tornesch have provided us with the test bike.
Doesn't have to be yellow.
