Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023 vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024
Overview - Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023 vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024
Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023 compared to KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

That the Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally generally prefers the road to tough off-road terrain was already clear from the outset when we looked at the data sheet. That it nevertheless doesn't shy away from any adventure was also clear. But all the test riders were surprised and impressed by how confidently it copes with demanding passages. Despite 19-inch wheels and a lot of mass, it can do more than just gravel roads. Above all, the good electronics and the finely controllable engine make it manageable off-road. The natural limits of the off-road rumbler only become noticeable at high speeds due to the sagging suspension elements or in very rough trial passages due to the dwindling stability of the front wheel. If you can't forgive a touring enduro of this dimension, you're looking in the wrong segment.
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R 2024

The R variant of the 1290 Super Adventure is one of the most luxurious options for long tours that don't end on paved roads. Plenty of power is available at all times and the rally look immediately evokes wanderlust. The WP suspension can cope with almost any conceivable surface, but it has to be adjusted manually and you also have to do without the distance cruise control.