Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Excellent engine with lots of torque Top-notch performance, especially on highways Low maintenance costs Read More	Excels in various riding scenarios Rider-friendly positioning and comfy seats Competitive pricing for its segment Includes ABS and traction control Read More
Things we don't like	Off-road performance could have been better Read More	Dated display and instrument panel design Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1158 cc	645 cc
Maximum Power	170 hp	--
Fuel Tank Capacity	22 L	20.0 L
Engine Type	V4 Granturismo 90° 16 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine	4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, V-twin
Bore X Stroke	83 mm x 53.5 mm	81 mm x 62.6 mm
Compression Ratio	14.0:1	11.2:1
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Maximum Torque	125 Nm	--
Exhaust Pipes	4 Into 1 Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
RPM at Maximum Torque	8750 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	10500 rpm	--
No. Of Cylinder	--	2
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Clutch Type	--	Manual
Emission Control	--	Euro 4

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Touring
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheel Base	1567 mm	1560 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	830 mm
Kerb Weight	240 kg	213 kg
Dry Weight	215 kg	--
Ground Clearance	220 mm	170 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	--	3.0 L
Height	--	1405 mm
Width	--	835 mm
Length	--	2275 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Double-Barrel Suzuki Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV)
Ignition System	--	Electric

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR19	110/80 R19
Rear Tyre	170/60 ZR17	150/70 R17
Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Front Wheel Size	ZR19	R19
Tyre Type	Radial,Tubeless	Radial

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Mono Shock	Link Type
Front Suspension	Adjustable USD Fork	Telescopic Fork

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Advanced Safety Features	Ducati Wheelie Control,Daytime Running Light,DTC Ducati Wheelie Control,Daytime Running Light,DTC	Transponder-Type Suzuki Advanced Immobilizer System (SAIS) Transponder-Type Suzuki Advanced Immobilizer System (SAIS)
Back Rest	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Stability Control	Yes	--
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	--	No
Riding Modes	--	Cruise Cruise
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Leg Guards	--	No
Central Locking	--	No
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Navigator	--	No
Side Stand Indicator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Material	Aluminum Aluminum	Alloy Alloy
Body Frame Type	Monocoque Frame Monocoque Frame	Twin Spar Twin Spar

Electrical

Indicator Light	LED LED	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No