Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Buell Ulysses Police XB12 XP (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Multistrada 1200stacks up against the Buell Ulysses Police XB12 XP. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Multistrada 1200Buell Ulysses Police XB12 XP
Model year20172009
Price
Engine1198 cc1203 cc
Horsepower160 hp103 hp
Torque136 Nm114 Nm
Weight209 kg218 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
Tires120/70-17 / 190/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Buell Ulysses Police XB12 XP — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Multistrada 1200 and the Buell Ulysses Police XB12 XP usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Multistrada 1200 brings 160 hp in a 209 kg package, while the Buell Ulysses Police XB12 XP counters with 103 hp at 218 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: