Ducati is all set to offer prospective buyers a new entry-level motorcycle in its product lineup, called Multistrada V2. The new tourer bike will replace the Multistrada 950 which is available in two different variants with the standard V2 and V2 S costing customers Rs 14.65 lakh and Rs 16.65 lakh respectively. The bike receives some updates including upgrades to the existing 937 cc L-twin engine putting out 111 bhp@ 9000 rpm and 94 Nm@6750 rpm respectively.
Ducati has made some serious efforts to reduce the curb weight of the bike and as a result, Multistrada V2 is 5 kg lighter than the bike it replaces. The top variant V2 S gets the Ducati skyhook semi-active suspension system with a range of new colors to choose from. Specifically attractive Multistrada V2 S in Slate grey color will be available from a price of Rs 16.84 lakh (ex-showroom) and feature the GP red rims as a part of the package. In this price comparison review, we pit the upcoming Multistrada V2 against its rivals and find out how this new Ducati fares against others on the price point.
1) Triumph Tiger 900:
Triumph Tiger 900 is one of the most preferred options in the segment and it comes in a total of three variants – GT variant (Rs 13.70 lakh), Rally Variant (Rs 14.35 lakh) and Rally Pro variant (Rs 15.50 lakh). The bike features a three-cylinder in-line engine configuration and comes with a unique 1-3-2 combustion order to produce a distinctively characteristic sound. It’s not leading in terms of power output with only 94 bhp and 87Nm on tap but the good thing about the motor is highly tractable throughout the rev range.
2) Kawasaki Versys 1000: Kawasaki Versys 1000 is a flagship model and with a price point of Rs 12.07 lakh, it is the most affordable bike in this price comparison review. It comes powered by a 1043cc 4-cylinder in-line engine that is capable of putting out 118bhp and 102Nm of max torque. The bike is quite generously equipped and features some advanced equipment such as twin-LED headlamps, an intelligent ABS system, cruise control, and traction control among others.
3) BMW F 850 GS and GS adventure: Updated versions of F 850 GS and GS Adventure have been recently introduced by BMW Motorrad in India. The new versions have got more kit as a standard part of the equipment and the newly included features consist of ABS Pro, heated grips, and electronically adjustable rear suspension among others. The bike comes powered by an 853 cc engine with an output of 94 bhp and 92 Nm. As far as prices are concerned, F 850 GS costs Rs 12.50 lakh while F 850 GS Adventures comes at Rs 13.25 lakh (ex-showroom).
4) Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250: The bike is unique in the sense that it is the very first adventure tourer motorcycle offering from the Harley Davidson. It sits a segment above the Ducati Multistrada V2 although it has been priced competitively and comes close to the costs which Ducati is offering its Multistrada V2. Pan America 1250 uses 1252 cc engine which puts out 148 bhp and 128Nm. Offered in two different variants, Pan America 1250 costs Rs 18.25 lakh for standard and Rs 20.99 lakh for the Special variant.
