Kawasaki Z1000 2005 vs. Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2005

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012

Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2005 vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2005

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2005 compared to Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2005

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2005

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	77.2 mm	Bore	106 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	67.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	127 HP	Engine power	150 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	95.6 Nm	Torque	124.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.2	Compression Ratio	11.5
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic, DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	953 ccm	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,080 mm	Length	2,200 mm
Height	Height	1,055 mm	Height	1,480 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,420 mm	Wheelbase	1,530 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2005

The Z1000 engine is a very nice naked bike engine, very powerful and powerful torque. The sound through the 4 pipes is also very fine. As befits a naked bike. For naked bike fans, this is certainly a great bike.

Very powerful engine - lots of power

great handling

fun to ride.

Not really suitable for beginners.

Ducati Multistrada 1200 S 2012

The agile behaviour tempts the pilot to a very ambitious pace, no disadvantage for the morning round on Sunday. On the trip to the North Cape with mum, however, it is relatively exhausting.

Excellent sound

sporty tuned movement

appropriate ergonomics

balanced seating position

sophisticated looks.

Windshield comes menacingly close when first mounted

wasteful use of electronics - difficult to understand.