2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 vs 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, 90° Granturismo V 4, counter rotating crankshaft, 4 valves per cylinder, Twin Pulse firing order
Power
170 hp / 125 kW @ 10500 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
240 kg / 529 lbs
2025 KTM 790 Adventure 2025 KTM 790 Adventure

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Power
95hp / 70.8 kW
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
203 kg / 447 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20212025
Make ModelMultistrada V4KTM 790 Adventure
Dimensions
Seat Height840 mm - 860 mm / 33.1 in - 33.9 in - Adjustable840 mm - 860 mm / 33.0 in - 33.8 in
Wheelbase1567 mm / 61.7 in1509 mm ± 15 mm / 59.4 ± 0.6 in
Ground Clearance220 mm / 8.6 in233 mm / 9.2 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)240 203
Dry Weight (kg)215-
Dry Weight215 kg / 474 lbs-
Fuel Capacity22 Litres / 5.8 US gal20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Wet Weight240 kg / 529 lbs203 kg / 447 lbs
Performance
Max Power170 hp / 125 kW @ 10500 rpm95hp / 70.8 kW
Max Torque125 Nm / 92 lb-ft @ 8750 rpm87 Nm / 64.1 lb-ft
Engine
Displacement1158 cc / 71 cu-in799 cc / 48.7 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, 90° Granturismo V 4, counter rotating crankshaft, 4 valves per cylinder, Twin Pulse firing orderFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Bore x Stroke83 x 53.5 mm88 mm x 65.7 mm
Compression Ratio14.0:112.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled
EmissionsEuro 5Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustStainless steel muffler, double catalytic converter and 4 lambda probesStainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection system, Øeq 46 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire systemDKK Dell'Orto, 46 mm Throttle Body
Lubrication-Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch with hydraulic control, self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-runPASC (Power Assisted Slipper Clutch) antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain, front sprocket z16, rear sprocket z42Chain 520 X-Ring
Gear Ratios1st 40/13, 2nd 36/16, 3rd 34/19, 4th 31/21, 5th 23/29, 6th 25/27-
Primary DriveStraight cut gears, ratio 1.8:145:16
Transmission / Drive6-speed gearbox with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up & Down System6 Speed
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum monocoque frameChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front50 mm fully adjustable USD forksWP APEX 43
Suspension - RearFully adjustable monoshock, Remote spring preload adjustment, aluminum double-sided swingarmWP APEX - Monoshock
Rake24.5°-
Steering Head Angle-64.1°
Trail102.5 mm / 4.0 in-
Wheel Travel - Front170 mm / 6.7 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Wheel Travel - Rear180 mm / 7.1 in200 mm / 7.9 in
Electronics
Equipment / FeaturesBacklit handlebar switches, 5 in TFT color display-
Safety EquipmentRiding Modes, Power Modes, ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Daytime Running Light, Ducati Brake Light-
Electrical Systems
Instrumentation5 in TFT color display-
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston 2-pad calipers, radial master cylinder2x 320mm discs, 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliperSingle 260mm disc, 2 piston floating caliper
ABSStandard Cornering ABSBosch 9.3 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and off-road mode, disengageable)
Rims - Front3 x 19 in-
Rims - Rear4.5 x 17 in-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 19 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II90/90-21
Tyres - Rear170/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II150/70-18
WheelsLight alloy castSpoked wheels with aluminium tubeless rims
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18