Ducati Multistrada V4 S vs CFMoto 800MT-ES
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The Ducati Multistrada V4 S and CFMoto 800MT-ES are among the most cross-shopped adventure bikes of 2026. The CFMoto 800MT-ES undercuts the Ducati Multistrada V4 S by about $17,806, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Ducati Multistrada V4 S leads on power with 170 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickDucati
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
CFMoto
CFMoto 800MT-ESThe verdict
The Ducati Multistrada V4 S edges it overall at 8.9/10, but the CFMoto 800MT-ES wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
CFMoto 800MT-ES
90 hp.
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
170 hp and 0.71 hp/kg, the strongest here.
CFMoto 800MT-ES
Our 8/10 at $10,499, the most bike per dollar.
CFMoto 800MT-ES
231 kg with an 825 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Ducati Multistrada V4 S
Our top score in this matchup at 8.9/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Ducati Multistrada V4 S vs CFMoto 800MT-ES: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Ducati Multistrada V4 S or the CFMoto 800MT-ES?
The Ducati Multistrada V4 S makes the most power at 170 hp and 125 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Ducati Multistrada V4 S or the CFMoto 800MT-ES?
The CFMoto 800MT-ES is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $10,499.
Which is lighter, the Ducati Multistrada V4 S or the CFMoto 800MT-ES?
The CFMoto 800MT-ES is the lightest at 231 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Ducati Multistrada V4 S or the CFMoto 800MT-ES?
For a new rider we'd point to the CFMoto 800MT-ES: 90 hp and 231 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
