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Ducati motorcycles: specifications and model differences

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A Ducati engine name can hide major generation differences. Among the listed machines, the 890cc Monster starts at $13,295 and the 998cc Panigale V4 R at $49,995. Check the named engine and model year before carrying a service interval from one Ducati to another.

Ducati motorcycle models compared

Ducati motorcycle models on this site, by class
ModelClassEngine
Ducati DesertXAdventure937cc
Ducati DesertX V2Adventure890cc
Ducati Multistrada V2Adventure touring890cc
Ducati Multistrada V4Adventure touring1158cc
Ducati Multistrada V4 RSAdventure touring1103cc
Ducati Multistrada V4 RallyAdventure touring1158cc
Ducati Diavel V4Cruiser1158cc
Ducati Diavel V4 RSCruiser1103cc
Ducati XDiavel V4Cruiser1158cc
Ducati Streetfighter V2Naked890cc
Ducati Streetfighter V4Naked1103cc
Ducati Streetfighter V4 SPNaked1103cc
Ducati Supersport 950Sport937cc
Ducati MonsterStandard890cc
Ducati Hypermotard 698 MonoStandard659cc
Ducati Panigale V4 RSuperbike998cc
Ducati Panigale V2Supersport890cc

Engine generation matters for the service schedule

Sport and naked. The Panigale V2 and Panigale V4 R are the superbikes, the SuperSport 950 is the sport-touring version, and the Monster, Streetfighter V2, Streetfighter V4 and Ducati V4 SP are the nakeds. The Hypermotard 698 Mono is a supermoto-style single.

Adventure and touring. The DesertX and DesertX V2 are the off-road bikes. The Multistrada range is Ducati V2, Ducati V4, Ducati V4 RS and Ducati V4 Rally.

Power cruisers. The Diavel V4, Diavel V4 RS and Ducati XDiavel V4 are the V4-powered cruisers, at $27,995 to $39,995.

Which Ducati to buy

The Monster at $13,295 is the cheapest Ducati and the easiest to ride, and the Streetfighter V2 at $15,995 adds more power and electronics. The Multistrada V2 at $16,995 is the entry to touring, and the DesertX V2 at $16,995 is the entry to adventure riding. Motorcycle reviewers describe the Multistrada V4 RS as the most extreme adventure bike, and the Streetfighter V2 as having long 9,000-mile service intervals, which is a real running-cost point.

The Panigale V4 R at $49,995 is a homologation superbike for track use. Visordown calls the Multistrada V4 RS the most extreme adventure bike, and RevZilla lists the Streetfighter V2's 9,000-mile service intervals.

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Ducati is an Italian maker of high-performance motorcycles. This page covers 17 current models, from the 890cc Monster at $13,295 to the 998cc Panigale V4 R at $49,995. The table lists class, engine, weight, seat height and starting price for each.

Adventure and touring. The DesertX and DesertX V2 are the off-road bikes. The Multistrada range is V2 , V4 , V4 RS and V4 Rally.

Wikipedia describes Ducati Motor Holding as an Italian motorcycle manufacturer headquartered in Bologna, and lists the desmodromic valve system as a signature of its engines. The reviews on the model pages show a maker known for sharp handling and electronics, with owner forums listing individual issues on specific models, and RevZilla noting the long service intervals on the newer V2 engines.

RevZilla lists 9,000-mile oil service and 18,000-mile valve checks on the Streetfighter V2, and 28,000-mile valve checks on the newer DesertX V2 engine.

The V2 has an 890cc twin at $16,995, and the V4 has an 1,158cc V4 engine at $19,995 with more power and equipment.