Ducati Multistrada 1260 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1262 cc	649 cc
Maximum Power	158 hp	68.39 hp
Maximum Torque	128 Nm	64 Nm
Engine Type	Testastretta DVT L-Twin Cylinder, /4 Valves, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	4-Stroke, DOHC
Clutch Type	Wet, Multiplate Clutch With Hydraulic Control	--
Exhaust Pipes	2 into 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Indirect Injection
Bore X Stroke	106 mm x 67.9 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.8:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	8500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	7000 rpm
Top Speed	--	206 kmph
Fuel Tank Size	--	21 L

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Sport
Wheel Base	1592 mm	1415 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Kerb Weight	254 kg	214 kg
Seat Height	840 mm	--
Dry Weight	225 kg	--
Height	--	1400 mm
Ground Clearance	--	170 mm
Length	--	2165 mm
Width	--	840 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	--	Digital

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	160/60 ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS)	Swing Arm

Electrical

Pack Voltage	--	No
Motor Type	--	No
Charger Type	--	No
Input	--	No
Pack Capacity	--	No
Power Pack	--	No
Range City	--	No
Range Highway	--	No
Pack Life	--	No
Battery Charge Time	--	No

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Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro	Sport Sport
Shutter Lock	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control, Vehical Hold Control, Riding Modes ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control, Vehical Hold Control, Riding Modes	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	Optional Optional
Traction Control	Yes	No
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes	--
Tachometer	Yes	Analog Analog
Navigator	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Body Frame Type	Trellis Frame Trellis Frame	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped

Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	--	No

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Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No