Honda Goldwing vs Ducati Multistrada V2
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Goldwing and Ducati Multistrada V2 are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Goldwing costs ₹25,04,025 more than the Multistrada V2, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 130% extra.
The Multistrada V2 takes 5 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 5.5/10 for the Goldwing and 6/10 for the Multistrada V2.
Category by category
Price
Multistrada V2
The Multistrada V2 starts ₹25,04,025 lower (₹19,25,975 against ₹44,30,000), about ₹79,410 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Multistrada V2
Multistrada V2 claims 17 kmpl against 16 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,262 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Multistrada V2
Multistrada V2 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 513 against 320 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Multistrada V2
Multistrada V2 adds traction control that the Goldwing does not have on any variant.
City manners
Multistrada V2
Multistrada V2 is 168 kg lighter and taller in the seat (830 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Goldwing
Goldwing comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Multistrada V2.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Goldwing if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
Buy the Multistrada V2 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Goldwing | Multistrada V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹44,30,000 | ₹19,25,975 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹49,62,879 | ₹21,67,775 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,77,290 | ₹2,60,980 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹2,38,220 | ₹1,04,052 |
| Five-year total | ₹55,08,389 | ₹25,62,807 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaGoldwing | DucatiMultistrada V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹44,30,000 | ₹19,25,975 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,40,490 | ₹61,080 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1833 cc | 890 cc |
| Engine type | 6 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 124.7 bhp | 114.0 bhp |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 92.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 16 kmpl | 17 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | Shaft Drive automatic | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 182 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 390 kg | 222 kg |
| Fuel tank | 21.1 L | 19 L |
| Seat height | 745 mm | 830 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1695 mm | 1572 mm |
| Length | 2615 mm | 2269 mm |
| Width | 905 mm | 980 mm |
| Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 6 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 316 mm, 3 piston caliper | Disc, 265 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Double Wishbone | Marzocchi fork with 45 mm stanchions with mechanical control, 170 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro Link | Marzocchi shock absorber with mechanical control, 170 mm travel |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 130/70-R18 | 120/70-ZR19 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55-R16 | 170/60-ZR17 |
Goldwing vs Multistrada V2: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Goldwing or the Multistrada V2?
- The Multistrada V2 is cheaper by ₹25,04,025 at the base variant (₹19,25,975 against ₹44,30,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Goldwing or the Multistrada V2?
- The Multistrada V2 claims 17 kmpl against 16 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Goldwing and Multistrada V2 in Delhi?
- About ₹27,95,104: roughly ₹49,62,879 for the Goldwing and ₹21,67,775 for the Multistrada V2, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹55,08,389 for the Goldwing and ₹25,62,807 for the Multistrada V2, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Multistrada V2 comes out ₹29,45,582 ahead.
