Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

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Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke53.5 mmStroke42.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power170 HPEngine power134 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power14,000 rpm
TorqueTorque121 NmTorque66.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,750 rpmRpm at Torque68 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio14 Compression Ratio13.3
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,158 ccmDisplacement599 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeMonocoqueFrame typeTwin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
Seat HeightSeat Height870 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity30 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally 2023

That the Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally generally prefers the road to tough off-road terrain was already clear from the outset when we looked at the data sheet. That it nevertheless doesn't shy away from any adventure was also clear. But all the test riders were surprised and impressed by how confidently it copes with demanding passages. Despite 19-inch wheels and a lot of mass, it can do more than just gravel roads. Above all, the good electronics and the finely controllable engine make it manageable off-road. The natural limits of the off-road rumbler only become noticeable at high speeds due to the sagging suspension elements or in very rough trial passages due to the dwindling stability of the front wheel. If you can't forgive a touring enduro of this dimension, you're looking in the wrong segment.

Very potent, yet finely controllable V4 engine

Surprisingly easy to handle for the high weight

Powerful, yet sensitive brakes

Very responsive semi-active chassis

Extensive electronics package

Good ergonomics, even in standing off-road use

Cruise control with radar system

Good wind protection

Chassis could do with more rebound in rough, undulating terrain

High price

Above-average fuel consumption

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Price Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally

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Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

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