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

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Suzuki Bandit 1250Sstacks 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 1250SDucati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak
Model year20122020
Price
Engine1255 cc1262 cc
Horsepower97 hp158 hp
Torque130 Nm
Weight206 kg
Seat height31 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L7.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-pistonDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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

Picking between the Suzuki Bandit 1250S and the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Suzuki Bandit 1250S brings 97 hp, 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: