Ducati Multistrada V4 / V4S (2025) vs Ducati DesertX Discovery (2025)
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| Make: | Ducati | Ducati |
| Model: | Multistrada V4 / V4S | DesertX Discovery |
| Years: | 2025 | 2025 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90? Granturismo V 4, counter rotating crankshaft, 4 valves per cylinder, Twin Pulse firing order | Testastretta, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic valvetrain, 4-Vaves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1158 cc / 71 cu-in | 937 cc / 57.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 53.5 mm | 94 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 14.0:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust: | Stainless steel muffler, double catalytic converter and 4 lambda probes | Stainless steel single muffler, catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection system, ?eq 46 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system | Bosch electronic fuel injection system, ?53 mm throttle bodies with ride-by-wire system |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 170 hp / 125 kW @ 10500 rpm | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 9250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm / 92 lb-ft @ 8750 rpm | 92 Nm / 68 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch with hydraulic control, self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run | Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control |
| Transmission: | 6-speed gearbox with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up & Down System | 6-Speed Ducati Quickshift up/down |
| Final Drive: | Chain, front sprocket Z16, rear sprocket Z42 | Chain, front sprocket Z15, rear sprocket Z49 |
| Gear Ratios: | 1st 40/13, 2nd 36/16, 3rd 36/20, 4th 31/21, 5th 29/23, 6th 27/25 | 1st 38/14, 2nd 31/17, 3rd 28/20, 4th 26/22, 5th 24/23, 6th 23/24 |
| Frame: | Aluminum monocoque frame | Tubular steel trellis frame |
| Front Suspension: | V4: 50 mm fully adjustable USD mechanical fork, compression and rebound damping adjustment. V4S: 0 mm fully adjustable USD fork, electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension, integrated stroke sensor | 46 mm KYB upside-down fork, fully adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 230 mm / 9.1in |
| Rear Suspension: | V4: Fully adjustable monoshock, Remote spring preload adjustment, aluminum double-sided swingarm, automatic fast lowering device between 6 mph and 30 mph, aluminum double-sided swingarm V4S: Fully adjustable monoshock, electronic adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension, automatic fast lowering device between 6 mph and 30 mph, aluminum double-sided swingarm | KYB monoshock, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, aluminum double-sided swingarm. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 180 mm / 7.1 in | 220 mm / 8.6in |
| Front Brakes: | V4: 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M50 Stylema monobloc 4-piston 2-pad calipers, radial master cylinder V4S: 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M50 Stylema monobloc 4-piston 2-pad calipers, radial master cylinder | 2x 320 mm aluminum flange semi-floating discs, Radial mount Brembo monobloc 4-pistons calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 280mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper | Single 265 mm disc, Brembo floating 2 pistons caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR 19 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | 90/90 ? 21 M/C 54V M+S TL (A), Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL, Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR |
| Rake: | 24.2? | 27.6? |
| Trail: | 102.5 mm / 4.0 in | 122 mm / 4.8 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1567 mm / 61.7 in | 1608 mm / 63.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm - 861mm / 31.1 in - 33.9 in | 875 mm / 34.4 in 890 mm / 35 in with high seat accessory 865 mm / 34.1 in with low seat accessory 845 mm / 33.3 in with low seat + low suspension kit |
| Ground Clearance: | 220 mm / 8.6 in | |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 21 Litres / 5.54 US gal |
| Instrumentation: | V4: 5" TFT color display V4S: 6.5 in TFT color display with Ducati Connect and full-map navigation system | 5.5" TFT colour display |
| Standard Equipment: | V4: Riding Mode, Power Mode, ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Cornering Light, Vehicle Hold Control, Daytime Running Light, Ducati Brake Light EVO, Ducati Quick Shift, Cruise control, Backlit handlebar switches, 5" TFT color display, Full LED headlight V4S: Riding Modes, Power Modes, ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Daytime Running Light, Ducati Cornering Light, Ducati Brake Light EVO, Vehicle Hold Control, Radar system, Ducati Skyhook Suspension, Minimum preload, Ducati Quick Shift, Cruise control, Hands-free, Backlit handlebar switches, 6.5" TFT color display with Ducati Connect and full-map navigation system, Full LED headlight | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS), Cruise control, full LED lighting system, DRL, Ducati brake light (DBL), USB power socket, 12V socket, self cancelling turn indicators, Steering damper. Lit-on battery. Ducati Multimedia System (DMS), Turn by turn navigation via app. Central stand. Engine cover in steel tubes, waterpump protection, protection for water radiator, heated grips, engine guard plate, reinforced handguards, Aluminium panniers, touring windscreen |