Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring vs Triumph Scrambler 1200 X (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touringstacks up against the Triumph Scrambler 1200 X. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Multistrada 1200 S TouringTriumph Scrambler 1200 X
Model year20142026
Price$14,445
Engine1198 cc1200 cc
Horsepower148 hp
Torque125 Nm
Weight206 kg228 kg
Seat height34 mm820 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L15.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speedManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Hydraulic Disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 Metzler™ Tourance: 90/90-21 / Metzler™ Tourance: 150/70 R17

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring vs Triumph Scrambler 1200 X — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring and the Triumph Scrambler 1200 X usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring brings 148 hp in a 206 kg package, while the Triumph Scrambler 1200 X counters with its own power figure at 228 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: