By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Supersport vs Adventure
Ducati Panigale V2 (MY2025-S) vs Multistrada V2 S (MY2025)
Ducati Panigale V2 vs Multistrada V2 S: where they split, and which one to buy.
Flick the Ducati Panigale V2 into a tight bend and it's darting for the apex before you've finished asking. The Ducati Multistrada V2 S's suspension soaks up mid-corner ripples.
So which one do you buy?
The Panigale V2 has the edge if…
Sporty riding on twisty roads
A touch ahead: Panigale V2
The Panigale V2 nudges ahead once the pavement starts to wiggle. Credit more feel through the bars and lighter steering. Don't expect a night-and-day difference.
The Multistrada V2 S has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
Slight edge: Multistrada V2 S
For the ride to work, the Multistrada V2 S noses ahead. Don't let that alone make the call.
Which one's the smarter buy
Two different jobs
A supersport and an adventure bike do different jobs, so neither is the clear better buy for the money. The price gap is small enough that the choice comes down to what you actually ride.
What makes each one tick
Panigale V2
With the lightest twin Ducati has built, the Panigale V2 swaps direction the moment you lean on the bar, and its clip-ons sit high enough to keep the riding position close to upright. The engine pulls hard from low revs. You won't chase the redline. Hard on the brake lever, it stops with the cornering ABS working so quietly it's rarely noticed. Every exit, the rear squats and it's gone.
Multistrada V2 S
Along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Multistrada V2 S keeps you sitting tall on a padded seat behind wind protection that holds fatigue off all day. Down low, the twin stumbles on the throttle and won't settle without a downshift. Up high, it's wide awake. The twin's bark sharpens with every thousand revs.
Nils rode the Multistrada V2 S in the Canary Islands in 2025 (NastyNils Testride).
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Panigale V2 has the lower wet weight: 407 lb (185 kg) vs 445 lb (202 kg).
- The Multistrada V2 S has the larger fuel tank: 5.0 US gal (19 L) vs 4.0 US gal (15.1 L).
- Launch Control: standard on the Panigale V2, not offered on the Multistrada V2 S.
Which one for the way you ride
Comfortable long-distance riding
No verdict: Panigale V2
Mile-munching sits outside what the Panigale V2 is for, so it sits out.
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Neither is a natural fit
Neither of these is a sensible first motorcycle. Learn on something smaller and lighter, then come back.
There's no real gap on running costs. Sit on both and let fit and price decide.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
Panigale V2
What owners say
Strengths
- Accessible, torque‑rich power delivery
- Extraordinary chassis agility
- Full superbike‑spec electronics
- Surprisingly comfortable ergonomics
- Improved power‑to‑weight ratio
Trade-offs
- Softer top‑end than expected from a Panigale
Multistrada V2 S
What owners say
Strengths
- Fun, rev-happy V2 engine
- Advanced semi‑active suspension
- Brilliant long‑distance comfort
Trade-offs
- Hesitant low‑end response
Known problems to check before you buy
Panigale V2
- ABS fuse reversal (recall 25V838) Recall 25V838000 A supplier wiring error can reverse the ABS pump’s 25A and 10A fuses, causing the pump fuse to blow during prolonged ABS activation. This may lead to wheel lock‑up and loss of control. An ‘ABS error’ warning appears on the dashboard. 1,016 units affected in the US, ~1.2% defect rate.
Multistrada V2 S
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 1-year-old Panigale V2 with a 1-year-old Multistrada V2 S.
- Panigale V2
- about $16,000
- Multistrada V2 S
- about $16,400
At one year old, the Ducati Panigale V2 sits around $16,000 while the Ducati Multistrada V2 S lands near $16,400. That small difference doesn't really matter. These are estimates from the used market, not live listings.
What they share
- Displacement
- 890 cc
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Peak power at
- 10,750 rpm
- Peak torque at
- 8,250 rpm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front brake
- 320 mm
Where the spec sheets split
| Panigale V2 | Multistrada V2 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 32.9 in (835 mm) | 32.7 in (830 mm) |
| Wet weight | 407 lb (185 kg) | 445 lb (202 kg) |
| Panigale V2 | Multistrada V2 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | L-twin | 90° V-twin |
| Power | 120 hp (88 kW) | 116 hp (85 kW) |
| Torque | 69 lb-ft (94 Nm) | 68 lb-ft (92 Nm) |
| Panigale V2 | Multistrada V2 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 US gal (15.1 L) | 5.0 US gal (19 L) |
| Panigale V2 | Multistrada V2 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 120/70-19 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 | 170/60-17 |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Panigale V2 | Multistrada V2 S | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Control | Standard | Not offered |
| Electronic Suspension | Not offered | Standard |
| Steering Damper | Option | Not offered |
| Cruise Control | Option | Standard |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Option | Standard |
| USB Charging Port | Not offered | Standard |
| Adjustable Seat Height | Not offered | Standard |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
