Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak vs Yamaha Super Tenere (2018)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peakstacks up against the Yamaha Super Tenere. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes PeakYamaha Super Tenere
Model year20142018
Price$15,099
Engine1198 cc1199 cc
Horsepower148 hp112 hp
Torque125 Nm117 Nm
Weight194 kg
Seat height34 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L6.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Unified Braking System (UBS)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Unified Braking System (UBS)
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 110/80-R19 / 150/70-R17

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak vs Yamaha Super Tenere — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak and the Yamaha Super Tenere usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak brings 148 hp in a 194 kg package, while the Yamaha Super Tenere counters with 112 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: