Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ATC ABS vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ATC ABSstacks up against the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ATC ABSDucati Multistrada 1200 S Sport
Model year20142012
Price$15,499
Engine1197 cc1198 cc
Horsepower125 hp150 hp
Torque114 Nm119 Nm
Weight189 kg
Seat height33 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSDouble disc. ABS
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. ABS
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ATC ABS vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport — which should you buy?

Picking between the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ATC ABS and the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 ATC ABS brings 125 hp, while the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport counters with 150 hp at 189 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: