Suzuki Bandit 1250SA vs Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki Bandit 1250SAstacks up against the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecSuzuki Bandit 1250SADucati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak
Model year20142020
Price
Engine1255 cc1262 cc
Horsepower158 hp
Torque130 Nm
Weight206 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L7.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABSDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

Suzuki Bandit 1250SA vs Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak — which should you buy?

Picking between the Suzuki Bandit 1250SA and the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki Bandit 1250SA brings its published horsepower, while the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak counters with 158 hp at 206 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: