Ducati 848 (2008) vs Aprilia RSV-4 RF (2015) vs Ducati Multistrada V2 / V2S (2025)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Aprilia | Ducati |
| Model: | 848 | RSV-4 RF | Multistrada V2 / V2S |
| Years: | 2008 | 2015 | 2025 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90? V2, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable valves timing system |
| Capacity: | 848 cc / 51.7 cu in | 999.6 cc / 61.0 cu-in | 890 cc / 54.3 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 61.2 mm | 78 x 52.3 mm | 96 x 61.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 13.6:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Exhaust: | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe. Twin stainless steel mufflers. | 4 into 2 into 1 layout, two oxygen sensor, lateral single silencer with engine control unit-controlled butterfly valve and integrated trivalent catalytic converter (Euro 3) Flywheel mounted 420W alternator with rare earth magnets | Stainless steel single muffler, Catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes |
| Induction: | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU. 4 Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road) Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil"-type coils | Electronic fuel injection system, 53 mm throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system. | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 98.5 kW / 134 hp @ 10000rpm | 148 kW / 201 hp @ 13000 rpm | 85 kW / 115 hp @ 10750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 96 Nm / 9.8 kgf-m / 70.8 lb-ft / @ 8250rpm | 117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.2 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm | 92.1 Nm / 67.9 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multiplate with hydraulic control | Multi-disc oil bath with mechanical slipper system | Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed gearbox cassette type | 6-speed with Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain, front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 40 |
| Primary Drive: | Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1 | Straight cut gears and integrated flexible coupling, drive ratio: 73:44 (1,659) | Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1 |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/17 / 3rd 28/20 / 4th 26/22 / 5th 24/23 / 6th 23/24 | 1st: 39:15 (2.6) / 2nd: 33:16 (2,063) / 3rd: 34:20 (1.7) / 4th: 31:21 (1,476) / 5th: 31:23 (1,348) / 6th: 34:27 (1,259) | 1st 38:13 / 2nd 35:17 / 3rd 32:20 / 4th 29:22 / 5th 24:21 / 6th 26:25 |
| Frame: | Tubular steel trellis frame in ALS 450 | Dual aluminium beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements | Monocoque aluminium frame |
| Front Suspension: | Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork | Öhlins Racing Fork with TIN surface treatment Fork with 43 mm stanchions. Low profile forged aluminium radial calliper mounting bracket. Adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. Adjustable Öhlins steering damper | V2: 45 mm fully adjustable mechanical fork, compression and rebound damping manual adjustment, V2S: 45 mm fully adjustable USD fork, Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 127 mm / 5.0 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 170 mm / 6.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm. | Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Öhlins Racing monoshock with piggy-back, fully adjustable in: spring preload, wheelbase length, hydraulic in compression and rebound. APS progressive linkages. | V2: Fully adjustable monoshock, Remote spring preload adjustment, aluminium double-sided swingarm V2S: Fully adjustable monoshock, Electronic compression, rebound damping and spring pre-load adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo, Aluminium double-sided swingarm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 170 mm / 6.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Disc, Brembo 4 piston calipers | 2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x Ø30 mm opposing. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M4.32 monobloc 4-piston 2-pad callipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, Brembo 2 piston caliper | Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose | Single 265mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 - ZR19, Pirelli Scorpion Trail II |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/50 ZR17 | 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) | 170/60 - ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion Trail II |
| Trail: | 103 mm / 4.05 in | 105 mm / 4.1 in | 105.5 mm / 4.15in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2095 mm / 82.4 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in | Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 735 mm / 28.9 in (at the handlebar) Height : 1120 mm / 44.0 in | 105.5 mm / 4.15 in 1572 mm / 61.9 in 830 mm - 850 mm / 32.7 - 33.5in standard |
| Seat Height: | 830 mm / 32.6 in | 845 mm / 33.2 in | 850 mm - 870mm / 33.5 - 34.3 in with high seat accessory 810 mm - 839 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in with low seat accessory 790 mm - 810 mm 31.1 - 31.9 in with low seat + low suspension kit |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal | 18.5 Litres / 4.9 US gal | 19 Litres / 5.02 US gal |