Ducati Multistrada V4 S versus Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE

Ducati Multistrada V4 S

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Kawasaki Versys 1000 SE

Crossover

Multistrada rethought - curse or blessing?

The new Multistrada breaks with many things that have characterized a Ducati so far. V2? No. Tubular frame. Nothing. Desmodromic valve control? No. Nevertheless, or perhaps because of this, the new Multistrada is now an even better... weiter

Ducati Multistrada V4S

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More electronics, more functions, more comfort

"Whether solo or in pairs, whether around the corner or through the whole world: The combination of the high-revving in-line four-cylinder engine tuned for flexibility and the agile chassis with dynamic suspension of this sports motorcycle ensures great driving pleasure.... weiter

KAWASAKI VERSYS 1000 / VERSYS 1000 SE Crossover GrandTourer

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

RRP 23.290 €

RRP 17.245 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

High seating comfort for driver and front passenger
Impressive engine, sporty and refined
Good wind protection and easily adjustable windscreen
Very handy, yet stable handling
Technically everything on board (for an extra charge), what your heart desires
Brakes, tires, chassis: Everything was great

Pros:

extensive equipment
successful semi-active chassis (KECS)
Combination of pointer instrument and TFT well solved and easy to read

Cons:

Range could be better
Fully equipped no bargain

Cons:

quite high weight
Windscreen only manual and adjustable with both hands
relatively high price

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.567 mm
Seat : 840 mm until : 860 mm
Weight : 240 (max: 470 ) kg

Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.490 mm
Seat : 840 mm
Weight : 257 (max: 459 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: V4 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.158 ccm
Cooling: Flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Four-stroke in-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.043 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 255 km/h
Performance: 170 HP at 10.500 U/Min
Torque: 125 NM bei 8.750 U/Min

Tank contents: 22 Litre
Consumption: 7 l
Reach: 300 km

Maximum speed: 226 km/h
Performance: 120 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 102 NM bei 7.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 404 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Monocoque frame (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Upside-down (travel 180 mm)

Rear suspension:
Monoshock (travel 180 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60-17

Frame type:
Double profile frame (aluminium)

Front suspension:
43 mm upside-down fork (travel 150 mm)

Rear suspension:
Horizontally arranged back-link gas pressure central strut (travel 152 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 330 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 265 mm)

Front brake
Semi-floating 310mm double petal brake discs. Brake caliper: Double radially mounted, monobloc, opposite 4 pistons (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single petal brake disc. Brake caliper: Single piston (∅ 250 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

Man, it was fun! Volker and Dietmar agree: A great throw from Ducati. Competitors need to dress warmly and we are looking forward to the first comparative tests with GS & Co. Whether die-hard Ducati fans are as enthusiastic about the new Multistrada as we are, it is not to be seen. Objectively, the new V4S is the better motorcycle, but one or the other will still prefer the 1260s with the great V2, because it represents classic Ducati virtues better than the new Multi. In this respect, this machine also polarizes a little, but it probably has to if Ducati wants to be in the top 10. We believe that the opportunity for this is very good. You hear from many pre-orders, Ducati seems to have done everything right. Auguri, Ducati!

The test motorcycle we kindly got provided by Bergmann & Söhne Bremervörde.