Ducati Multistrada V4 RS vs Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Ducati Multistrada V4 RS and Harley-Davidson PAN America 1250 Special are both adventure bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Multistrada V4 RS costs ₹16,30,700 more than the PAN America 1250 Special, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 60% extra.
On our category count it is a draw at 1 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
PAN America 1250 Special
The PAN America 1250 Special starts ₹16,30,700 lower (₹27,16,000 against ₹43,46,700), about ₹51,720 a month less on a standard loan.
Performance
Multistrada V4 RS
Multistrada V4 RS has the better power-to-weight ratio: 692 against 582 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Multistrada V4 RS if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is broken roads and touring
- your priority is tall riders
Buy the PAN America 1250 Special if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you live where Harley-Davidson's bigger service network matters
- your priority is broken roads and touring
- your priority is tall riders
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Multistrada V4 RS | PAN America 1250 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹43,46,700 | ₹27,16,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹48,70,327 | ₹30,45,516 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | DucatiMultistrada V4 RS | Harley-DavidsonPAN America 1250 Special |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹43,46,700 | ₹27,16,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹1,37,850 | ₹86,130 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 1103 cc | 1252 cc |
| Engine type | 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 180 bhp | 150.2 bhp |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | — | 18 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 260 kg | 258 kg |
| Fuel tank | 22 L | 21.2 L |
| Seat height | 860 mm | 875 mm |
| Ground clearance | 218 mm | 175 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1592 mm | 1585 mm |
| Length | 2301 mm | 2270 mm |
| Width | 1020 mm | 965 mm |
| Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 330 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 265 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 280 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | 50mm Fully Adjustable USD Fork | 47mm inverted fork with electronically adjustable semi-active damping control |
| Rear suspension | Fully Adjustable Monoshock | Linkage-mounted monoshock with automatic electronic preload control and semi-active compression & rebound damping |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-R19 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55-ZR17 | 170/60-R17 |
Multistrada V4 RS vs PAN America 1250 Special: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Multistrada V4 RS or the PAN America 1250 Special?
- The PAN America 1250 Special is cheaper by ₹16,30,700 at the base variant (₹27,16,000 against ₹43,46,700 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Multistrada V4 RS and PAN America 1250 Special in Delhi?
- About ₹18,24,811: roughly ₹48,70,327 for the Multistrada V4 RS and ₹30,45,516 for the PAN America 1250 Special, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
