Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012 vs. Honda VFR 800 F 2014

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012

Honda VFR 800 F 2014

Overview - Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012 vs Honda VFR 800 F 2014

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012

Honda VFR 800 F 2014

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Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012 compared to Honda VFR 800 F 2014

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012

Honda VFR 800 F 2014

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012

Honda VFR 800 F 2014

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	72 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	48 mm
Engine power	Engine power	150 HP	Engine power	106 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	124.5 Nm	Torque	75 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic, DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm	Displacement	782 ccm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,200 mm	Length	2,134 mm
Height	Height	1,480 mm	Height	1,203 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,530 mm	Wheelbase	1,460 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	850 mm	Seat Height	789 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	234 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	239 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	21.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012

The agile behaviour tempts the pilot to a very ambitious pace, no disadvantage for the morning round on Sunday. On the trip to the North Cape with mum, however, it is relatively exhausting.

Excellent sound

sporty tuned movement

appropriate ergonomics

balanced seating position

sophisticated looks.

Windshield comes menacingly close when first mounted

wasteful use of electronics - difficult to understand.

Honda VFR 800 F 2014

The concept fits, both performance and comfort are tuned to the mid-range sports tourer. However, it is difficult to make comparisons with the competition - the VFR800F hardly has any. Other sports tourers are stronger, more unwieldy and weigh just as much.

Powerful impression

Optimal handling

Great sound

Pleasant handlebar position

Well-protecting windscreen.

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