2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 vs 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

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 890 Adventure R 2025 KTM 890 Adventure R

Enduro / Off-Road

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
210 kg / 464 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year20212025
Make ModelMultistrada V4KTM 890 Adventure R
Dimensions
Seat Height840 mm - 860 mm / 33.1 in - 33.9 in - Adjustable880 mm / 34.6 in
Wheelbase1567 mm / 61.7 in1528 mm / 60.2 in
Ground Clearance220 mm / 8.6 in263 mm / 10.4 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)240 210
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 lbs210 kg / 464 lbs
Performance
Max Power170 hp / 125 kW @ 10500 rpm78.3 kW / 105 hp @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque125 Nm / 92 lb-ft @ 8750 rpm100 Nm / 73.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Engine
Displacement1158 cc / 71 cu-in889 cc / 54.3 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 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke83 x 53.5 mm90.7 x 68.8 mm
Compression Ratio14.0:113.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid cooled with water/oil heat exchanger
EmissionsEuro 5Euro 5
Engine Management-Bosch EMS with RBW
ExhaustStainless steel muffler, double catalytic converter and 4 lambda probesStainless-steel
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection system, Øeq 46 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire systemDKK Dell'Orto with 46mm throttle body
Lubrication-Pressure lubrication with 2 oil pumps
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchMultiplate wet clutch with hydraulic control, self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-runPASC antihopping clutch, mechanically operated
Final DriveChain, front sprocket z16, rear sprocket z4245:16 Chain 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 1.8:139:75
Transmission / Drive6-speed gearbox with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up & Down System6 Speed (quickshifter optional)
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum monocoque frameChromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Suspension - Front50 mm fully adjustable USD forks48mm Fully adjustable WP Xplor inverted forks
Suspension - RearFully adjustable monoshock, Remote spring preload adjustment, aluminum double-sided swingarmLinkage-free spring-preload adjustable WP Xplor PDS piggyback shock
Rake24.5°26.3°
Steering Head Angle-63.7°
Trail102.5 mm / 4.0 in-
Wheel Travel - Front170 mm / 6.7 in240 mm / 9.4 in
Wheel Travel - Rear180 mm / 7.1 in240 mm / 9.4 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 with 4-piston radially mounted calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 265mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliperSingle 260mm disc
ABSStandard Cornering ABSBosch 9.3 MP incl. Cornering-ABS and offroad mode, disengageable
Rims - Front3 x 19 in-
Rims - Rear4.5 x 17 in-
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 19 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II90/90 x 21 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
Tyres - Rear170/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II150/70 x 18 Continental Twinduro TKC 80
WheelsLight alloy castWire-spoked with aluminium rim
Wheels - Front-2.50 x 21
Wheels - Rear-4.50 x 18