Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE versus Ducati Multistrada V2 S
Kawasaki Versys 1100 SE
Crossover
Ducati Multistrada V2 S
Adventure
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2025 bis 2025~
Built von 2022 bis 2025~
RRP 17.345 €
RRP 18.490 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- absolutely suitable for touring, even for two with a lot of luggage
- Very comfortable seating position for driver and passenger
- Tight engine with pressure in all situations
- good wind protection
- good brakes
- good QuickShifter
Pros:
- Agile, front-wheel oriented seating position
- Very good technical equipment
- Cornering ABS and cornering light
- Engine full of character
- Very good wind protection & easily adjustable windscreen
- Electronic suspension series (V2S)
Cons:
- ugly usb socket
- No automatic turn signal reset
- Mobile phone app with potential for improvement
- Windscreen can only be adjusted when stationary
- Color selection could be better
Cons:
- Strange exhaust design
- Plastic motor protection plate
- Operation takes some time to get used to
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.520 mm
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.490 mm
Seat : 840 mm
Weight : 259 (max: 459 ) kg
Length : 2.270 mm Height : 1.490 mm
Seat : 840 mm
Weight : 259 (max: 459 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.594 mm
Length : 2.190 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 850 mm
Weight : 202 kg
Length : 2.190 mm
Seat : 830 mm until : 850 mm
Weight : 202 kg
Engine
Motor design: Four-stroke in-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.099 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.099 ccm
Hub: 59 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 62 mm
Hole: 96 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Maximum speed: 226 km/h
Performance: 135 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 7.600 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 375 km
Performance: 135 HP at 9.000 U/Min
Torque: 112 NM bei 7.600 U/Min Tank contents: 21 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 375 km
Maximum speed: 215 km/h
Performance: 116 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 8.250 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 339 km
Performance: 116 HP at 10.750 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 8.250 U/Min Tank contents: 20 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 339 km
Chassis
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)
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)
Frame type:
Monocoque, motor load-bearing (aluminum) Front suspension:
Electronically controlled Marzocchi fork with 45 mm stanchions (170 mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Electronically controlled Marzocchi shock absorber (travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17
Monocoque, motor load-bearing (aluminum) Front suspension:
Electronically controlled Marzocchi fork with 45 mm stanchions (170 mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Electronically controlled Marzocchi shock absorber (travel 170 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-19
Rear tyres: 170/60 ZR 17
Brakes
Front brake
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)
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)
Front brake
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 265 mm)
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Conclusion - what sticks
The Multistrada V2 (S) is a Ducati after old grist and grain: tubular frame, a bit V2 with desmodromics at the bottom and a bike with rough edges. We are sure that there are many Ducatisti out there who will prefer the V2 to a Multi V4 for exactly these reasons - even if the V4 may objectively be the better bike. But who cares about an objective view of a motorcycle??? In any case, we had a lot of fun with the V2 and are happy that Ducati continues to offer a Multistrada of this type.We received the test bike from Ducati Hamburg for this test. At Ducati HH there are plenty of finest demonstrators - including the new Desert X. If you can hardly sit quietly now: Let's go to the Papenreye! And barn greetings to Lisa, Steffi and Sascha...
