Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro Pro vs Buell Ulysses XB12X (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro Prostacks up against the Buell Ulysses XB12X. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Multistrada 1200 Enduro ProBuell Ulysses XB12X
Model year20182009
Price$11,495
Engine1198 cc1203 cc
Horsepower152 hp103 hp
Torque128 Nm114 Nm
Weight232 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity7.9 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Brembo. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Single disc. ZTL™ brake, 6-piston, fixed caliper; single-sided, inside-out, stainless steel, floating rotor
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Brembo Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Two-piston, direct mount caliper; stainless steel, fixed rotor
Tires120/70-ZR19 / 170/60-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro Pro vs Buell Ulysses XB12X — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro Pro and the Buell Ulysses XB12X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro Pro brings 152 hp in a 232 kg package, while the Buell Ulysses XB12X counters with 103 hp.

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: