Kawasaki Versys 650 2020 vs. Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015

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Overview - Kawasaki Versys 650 2020 vs Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Versys 650 2020 compared to Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020
Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore106 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke67.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power69 HPEngine power160 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque136 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12.5
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,198.4 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble 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 width160 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,165 mmLength2,190 mm
WidthWidth840 mmWidth1,000 mm
HeightHeight1,400 mmHeight1,495 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,415 mmWheelbase1,529 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height840 mmSeat Height845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)216 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)232 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

Kawasaki Versys 650 2020

The 2019 model year Kawasaki Versys presented itself as a comfortable, stable yet lively touring machine. The motorbike is versatile and offers high utility value. It is a fully-fledged touring machine that is a pleasure to ride on extended tours. The bike offers a terrific price/performance ratio.

Great travel comfort

pleasant and comfortable chassis

easy to use

seating position ready for touring

agile and light-footed handling.

Vibrations in the footpegs

response behaviour during transition from pushing and load operation

ABS cannot be deactivated

weight somewhat high

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2015

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Ducati Multistrada 1200

Price Kawasaki Versys 650

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