Ducati Multistrada 1200 2016 vs. Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2016

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022
Overview - Ducati Multistrada 1200 2016 vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022

Ducati Multistrada 1200 2016

Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022
Technical Specifications Ducati Multistrada 1200 2016 compared to Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Ducati Multistrada 1200 2016

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.
Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE 2022

The Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE is more than equipped for the big journey: The many features pull together, because everything good about the SE is aimed at comfort and safety. Whether it's the semi-active electronic Skyhook suspension from Showa, the KIBS cornering ABS, the Kawasaki Cornering Management Function (KMCF), the cornering lights or the easy-to-read TFT colour display, the electronics leave nothing to be desired. Coupled with the comfortable seating position and the high, adjustable windshield, long stages are a pleasure. The engine is certainly not the most powerful, the weight certainly not the lowest, but overall the Versys 1000 SE is an optimal touring motorbike.