Ducati Multistrada V4 RS vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Ducati

Multistrada V4 RS

From ₹43.47 Lakh

Multistrada V4 RS version

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KTM

1290 Super Adventure S

From ₹22.74 Lakh

1290 Super Adventure S version

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Ducati Multistrada V4 RSMultistrada V4 RS · ₹43.47 Lakh

Only differences

KTM 1290 Super Adventure S1290 Super Adventure S · ₹22.74 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Multistrada V4 RS: ₹43.47 Lakh 1290 Super Adventure S: ₹22.74 Lakh (ahead) 1290 Super Adventure S ₹20.73 lakh cheaper

Braking Multistrada V4 RS: Cornering ABS 1290 Super Adventure S: Cornering ABS

Mileage Multistrada V4 RS: Not published 1290 Super Adventure S: 17.54 kmpl Claimed

Power Multistrada V4 RS: 180 hp (ahead) 1290 Super Adventure S: 160 PS Torque 118 vs 140 Nm

Weight Multistrada V4 RS: 260 kg 1290 Super Adventure S: 240 kg Seat height 860 vs 849 mm

Pick the Multistrada V4 RS for more power.

Pick the 1290 Super Adventure S for the lower price.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹43.47 Lakh

₹22.74 Lakh

On-road in

₹47.83 Lakh

₹25.1 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹80,369 a month

₹42,165 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

180 hp

160 PS

Torque

118 Nm

140 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

Not published

17.54 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

1,103 cc

1,301 cc

Engine Type

Desmosedici Stradale 90-Degree V4, Desmodromic Timing, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, Dry Sump

75° V-Twin (LC8), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI

Bore x Stroke

81 mm x 53.5 mm

108.0 mm x 71.0 mm

Compression Ratio

14.0:1

13.1:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Liquid Cooled (Twin Radiators)

Gearbox

6-Speed Manual

6 Speed Manual (PANKL transmission)

Clutch

STM EVO-SBK 9-disc dry clutch with slipper action

PASC slipper clutch, hydraulically operated

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Chain Drive (525 X-Ring)

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 330 mm semi-floating discs, Brembo Stylema Monobloc 4-piston radial calipers, PR16/19 radial master cylinder

Dual Floating Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston radial-mount calipers

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 265 mm, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper

Single Disc, 267 mm, Brembo 2-piston fixed caliper

ABS/CBS Type

Bosch Cornering ABS EVO

Bosch 10.3 ME Combined ABS (with Cornering ABS & Off-Road ABS)

Wheel Type

Marchesini 17-inch forged aluminium wheels

Cast Aluminium Alloy Wheels (19-inch Front / 17-inch Rear)

Front Tyre Size

120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa)

120/70-ZR19 Tubeless (Mitas Terra Force-R)

Rear Tyre Size

190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa)

170/60-ZR17 Tubeless (Mitas Terra Force-R)

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Fully adjustable 48 mm Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 electronic USD fork with TiN treatment

48 mm WP SAT (Semi-Active Technology) USD Fork (200 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 electronic shock absorber with Smart EC 2.0, aluminium single-sided swingarm

WP SAT (Semi-Active Technology) Monoshock with progressive damping (200 mm travel)

Frame Type

Aluminum Monocoque Frame with titanium subframe and carbon fiber body panels

Chromium-Molybdenum steel trellis frame, powder coated with aluminium subframe

Wheelbase

1,592 mm

1557 mm

Ground Clearance

218 mm

223 mm

Dimensions

Length

2,301 mm

2255 mm

Width

1,020 mm

928 mm

Height

1,520 mm

1497 mm

Seat Height

860 mm, adjustable between 840-860 mm

849 mm (Adjustable 849 mm / 869 mm)

Kerb Weight

260 kg (211 kg dry weight)

240 kg (Dry: 220 kg)

Fuel Tank Capacity

22 litres, 3.3 litres reserve

23.0 L (3-part horseshoe fuel tank, Reserve: 4.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

6.5-inch TFT Color Display with dedicated RS graphics and Track Info layout

7.0-inch Full-Colour Scratch-Resistant TFT Display with Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Connectivity

Ducati Connect with Bluetooth and smartphone mirroring

Yes (KTMconnect with turn-by-turn navigation and smartphone pairing)

Navigation

Full map navigation via Ducati Connect app

Yes (Turn-by-Turn+ navigation via KTMconnect)

USB Charging

Waterproof phone compartment with USB charging port

Yes (Illuminated smartphone compartment with USB socket)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Race, Sport, Touring, Urban

4 Modes Standard (Rain, Street, Sport, Offroad) + Optional Rally Mode

Traction Control

Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO

Yes (Motorcycle Traction Control MTC with 6-axis IMU & lean angle sensitivity)

Quickshifter

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down

Optional (Quickshifter+ bi-directional)

Cruise Control

Front and rear radar system, Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection

Yes (Bosch Radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control ACC standard)

Additional Electronic Aids

Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Vehicle Hold Control (VHC), Engine Brake Control (EBC)

Not listed

Lights

Headlight

Dual Full-LED with DRL and Ducati Cornering Lights

Full LED with integrated cornering lights and signature LED DRL

Taillight

Full LED

Turn Indicators

Dynamic LED

Full LED (Auto-cancelling)

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Dedicated RS microfiber racing dual seat with red stitching

Two-piece stepped ergonomic comfort touring seat (Height adjustable)

Under-Seat Storage

Dedicated compartment for mobile device with charging port

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

1 version

Price range

₹43.47 Lakh

₹22.74 Lakh

Colours

1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

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Petrol, manual

Multistrada V4 RS₹43.47 Lakh 1290 Super Adventure S₹22.74 Lakh 1290 Super Adventure S ₹20.73 lakh less

On-road price by city

Multistrada V4 RS Multistrada V4 RS against 1290 Super Adventure S 1290 Super Adventure S

City	Multistrada V4 RS	1290 Super Adventure S	Gap
Mumbai	₹49.57 Lakh	₹26.01 Lakh	1290 Super Adventure S ₹23.57 lakh less
Pune	₹49.57 Lakh	₹26.01 Lakh	1290 Super Adventure S ₹23.57 lakh less
New Delhi	₹47.83 Lakh	₹25.1 Lakh	1290 Super Adventure S ₹22.74 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹52.18 Lakh	₹27.37 Lakh	1290 Super Adventure S ₹24.81 lakh less
Chennai	₹49.57 Lakh	₹26.01 Lakh	1290 Super Adventure S ₹23.57 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹52.18 Lakh	₹27.37 Lakh	1290 Super Adventure S ₹24.81 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Multistrada V4 RS or the 1290 Super Adventure S?

The 1290 Super Adventure S, by ₹20.73 lakh on the versions compared here: Multistrada V4 RS Multistrada V4 RS at ₹43.47 Lakh against 1290 Super Adventure S 1290 Super Adventure S at ₹22.74 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹47.83 Lakh against ₹25.1 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Multistrada V4 RS Multistrada V4 RS makes 180 hp and 118 Nm and the 1290 Super Adventure S 1290 Super Adventure S makes 160 PS and 140 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹80,369 a month for the Multistrada V4 RS and ₹42,165 for the 1290 Super Adventure S, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.