Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2017

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2017

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2017

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Overview - Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2017

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2017

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2017

Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2017

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore106 mmBore76 mm
StrokeStroke67.9 mmStroke55 mm
Engine powerEngine power152 HPEngine power200.1 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,000 rpm
TorqueTorque128 NmTorque114.3 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque11,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio13
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,198.4 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,190 mmLength2,075 mm
WidthWidth1,000 mmWidth715 mm
HeightHeight1,495 mmHeight1,115 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,529 mmWheelbase1,415 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height845 mmSeat Height813 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2017

The diva from Bologna is no longer a diva at all - the Ducati Mulitstrada 1200 behaves exactly as you would expect from a touring enduro. The predecessor was already agile, but the current Multi now also impresses with smooth manners in all speed ranges. This could seem almost boring to true fans of the old Mulitstrada, but makes it more usable overall. In tight corners, it needs a little more pressure than the competition, but it also draws a nice line and in hairpin bends, thanks to the DVT system, the now predictable attack from far below is very beneficial. When the bends get wider, the Multistrada 1200 draws on the full power of its 160 hp in the upper rev range, which only a few competitors can keep up with. The seating position has also been eased compared to its predecessor, and the rider now sits much more comfortably in front of the wide handlebars.

Well-drivable, powerful engine

sensitive chassis

superb Brembo braking system with ABS

tunable power modes

cruise control

optional equipment packages can be combined.

Windshield rather narrow

not a cheap pleasure

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2017

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 2017

The ZX-10R Ninja has a certain majesty, at the first rollout it seems very stable, you have to force it into the radius a little. After a few laps, however, this effect is transformed into an incredible precision that allows a pinpoint line. The engine has now really become noticeably stronger and makes the Kawa an enormously good overall package that can please not only die-hard Kawasaki fans. The traction control on the Kawa is particularly positive and regulates very sensitively. You can even adjust the engine brake - so it certainly doesn't lack for electronic features. The ZX-10R is the only superbike that is already Euro4-compliant in 2016!

great chassis geometry

high-quality chassis components

very good brakes

lots of electronics on board

Cockpit not quite optimal readable

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Multistrada 1200 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

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