Ducati Multistrada 1260 vs Kawasaki Z900 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1262 cc	948 cc
Maximum Power	158 hp	124 hp
Maximum Torque	128 Nm	98.6 Nm
Engine Type	Testastretta DVT L-Twin Cylinder, /4 Valves, 4-Stroke, DOHC Engine	Inline 4 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4 Valve, DOHC, Liquid Cooled Engine
Clutch Type	Wet, Multiplate Clutch With Hydraulic Control	Wet multi-disc, Manual
Exhaust Pipes	2 into 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Bore X Stroke	106 mm x 67.9 mm	73.4 mm x 56 mm
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	11.8:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
RPM at Maximum Power	9500 rpm	9500 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	7500 rpm	7700 rpm
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump
Top Speed	--	195 kmph
Fuel Tank Capacity	--	17 L

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Dimension

Category	Adventure Touring	Super Sport
Wheel Base	1592 mm	1450 mm
Seating Capacity	2 Seats	2 Seats
Kerb Weight	254 kg	213 kg
Seat Height	840 mm	810 mm
Dry Weight	225 kg	193 kg
Height	--	1075 mm
Ground Clearance	--	145 mm
Length	--	2065 mm
Width	--	830 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Ignition System	--	Digital

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type	Radial	Runflat
Rear Tyre	170/60 R17	180/55 ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 R19	120/70 ZR17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R17
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Fork	Inverted Fork
Rear Suspension	Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS)	Horizontal Back-link
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	140 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	120 mm

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro Sport, Touring, Urban, Enduro	Sport, Road Sport, Road
Shutter Lock	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control, Vehical Hold Control, Riding Modes ABS Cornering, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO, Ducati Wheelie Control, Vehical Hold Control, Riding Modes	--
Stability Control	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes
Slipper Clutch	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Digital Digital
Navigator	--	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Trellis Frame Trellis Frame	Trellis Trellis
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped

Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Indicator Light	Yes	LED LED
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Battery Voltage	12 V 12 V	12 V 12 V
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Accessory Outlet	--	Yes

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Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes