Ducati Multistrada 1260 vs Kawasaki Versys 650 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1262 cc	649 cc
Maximum Power	158 hp	68.39 hp
Bore X Stroke	106 mm x 67.9 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Indirect Injection
Clutch Type	Wet, Multiplate Clutch With Hydraulic Control	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Engine Type	Testastretta DVT L-Twin Cylinder, /4 Valves, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	4-Stroke, DOHC
Maximum Torque	128 Nm	64 Nm
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	10.8:1
Exhaust Pipes	2 into 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
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
Dry Weight	225 kg	--
Kerb Weight	254 kg	214 kg
Seat Height	840 mm	--
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Ground Clearance	--	170 mm
Height	--	1400 mm
Width	--	840 mm
Length	--	2165 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 Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	160/60 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

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Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
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	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Riding Modes	Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro	Sport Sport
Side Reflectors	Yes	Optional Optional
Traction Control	Yes	No
Stability Control	Yes	--
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No

Brake

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