Ducati Multistrada 1260 Vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 comparison

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On Road Price New Delhi	₹ 17.06 Lakh Book Test Ride	₹ 12.21 Lakh Book Test Ride

Overview

Compare Ducati Multistrada 1260 and Kawasaki Versys 1000

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 on CarAndBike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2019. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Compare Price

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Kawasaki Versys 1000 starts at ₹ 11.66 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the Ducati Multistrada 1260 starts at ₹ 17.06 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 22.81 Lakh for range topping model.

Compare Mileage

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 base engine returns 14 kmpl. The Ducati Multistrada 1260 base returns 19 kmpl.

Compare Engine

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Ducati Multistrada 1260 comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Key Specs

Compression

13:1

N/A

Engine

Engine CC	1262 cc	1043 cc
No Of Cylinder	4	4
Max Power	158 bhp @ 9500 rpm	118 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque	129.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm	102 Nm @ 7500 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Delivery	Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	21 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	N/A
Mileage	19.2 Kmpl	14 Kmpl
Overall Riding Range	384 km	294 km

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	232 kg	250 kg
Length	2280 mm	2240 mm
Width	985 mm	895 mm
Height	1220 mm	1400 mm
Wheelbase	1585 mm	1520 mm
Ground Clearance	N/A	150 mm
Seat Height	825 mm	840 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Clutch	Light Action, Wet, Multiplate Clutch with Hydraulic Control	Wet Multi-Disc

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type	Tabular Steel Trellis Frame	Twin-Tube, Aluminium
Front Suspension	48 mm inverted Kayaba fork	43 mm Inverted Fork With Rebound Damping (Right-Side) & Spring Preload Aadjustability
Rear Suspension	Fully Adjustable Sachs Monoshock unit. Remote Spring Preload Adjustment Aluminium Single-Sided Swingarm	Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, With Rebound Damping & Remote Spring Preload Adjustability

Braking

Front Brake Type	Dual Disc with Brembo 4-piston calipers, with Bosch Cornering ABS	Dual Discs
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc with 2-piston caliper, with Bosch Cornering ABS	Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	310 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	265 mm	250 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size	17 inches	17 inches
Wheel Type	Spoke Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre	Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70 R17	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 190/55 R17	180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Electricals

Battery	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
Headlight	LED	Bulb and Multi-Reflector Type
Tail Light	LED	LED

Key Features

Riding Modes
Full Led Headlamp
Ducati Safety Pack
ABS and Switchable Traction Control
Ducati Multimedia System (DMS) Ready
Vehicle Hold Control (VHC)

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Gear Indicator
Fuel Warning Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grabrail
Engine Kill Switch
Clock
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light

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