Ducati Multistrada V4
170 hp, 1158 cc, 240 kg2021
Honda CB500
57 hp, 499 cc, 193 kg1996 - 2003
MetricUS
EngineDucati Multistrada V4Honda CB500
Engine codeV4 GRANTURISMO 90
Displacement1158 cc499 cc
Max power170 hp (@10 500 RPM)57 hp (@9 500 RPM)
Max torque125 Nm (@92 RPM)47 Nm (@8 000 RPM)
Redline11 000 RPM10 500 RPM
Idling speed1 350 RPM1 500 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionCarburetor
LayoutDOHC V4DOHC Inline-2
Compression14.00:110.50:1
Oil capacity3.10 litre
Oil type10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40
Spark plug typeNGK SILMDR9A-8GS NGK CR8EH9
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore83.0 mm73.0 mm
Stroke53.5 mm59.0 mm
Throttle bore46.0 mm
Weight to power1.41 kg/hp3.39 kg/hp
Power to weight708 hp/Ton295 hp/Ton
GearboxDucati Multistrada V4Honda CB500
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchSlipperWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.81.947
Final drive2.6252.666
1. gear3.076 (91 km/h)3.461 (70 km/h)
2. gear2.25 (124 km/h)2.235 (109 km/h)
3. gear1.789 (156 km/h)1.75 (139 km/h)
4. gear1.476 (189 km/h)1.478 (165 km/h)
5. gear1.26 (221 km/h)1.28 (191 km/h)
6. gear0.925 (302 km/h)1.13 (216 km/h)
ChasisDucati Multistrada V4Honda CB500
Frame typeAluminum monocoque frameDouble cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction
Front susp.50mm USD, 170.00 mm travel37mm Telescopic forks (115.00 mm travel)
Rear susp.Monoshock, 180.00 mm travelTwin shock adjustable, (117.00 mm travel)
Dyno chart of 1998 Honda CB500