Ducati Multistrada V4 vs Kawasaki Versys 1100: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati Multistrada V4 (2025-present) and the Kawasaki Versys 1100 (2025-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati Multistrada V4 170 hp, Kawasaki Versys 1100 133 hp.
- Torque: Ducati Multistrada V4 124 Nm, Kawasaki Versys 1100 112 Nm.
- Weight: Ducati Multistrada V4 243 kg, Kawasaki Versys 1100 259 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati Multistrada V4 (2025-present)170 (best)
- Kawasaki Versys 1100 (2025-present)133
Torque Nm
- Ducati Multistrada V4 (2025-present)124 (best)
- Kawasaki Versys 1100 (2025-present)112
Weight kg
- Ducati Multistrada V4 (2025-present)243 (best)
- Kawasaki Versys 1100 (2025-present)259
Full specs
| Specification |  2025-present Remove |  2025-present · SE LT Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Adventure | Adventure |
| Years | 2025-present | 2025-present |
| Engine | 1158cc V4 Granturismo (Euro5+) | 1099cc Inline-Four |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,158 cc | 1,099 cc |
| Power | 170 hp @ 10,750 rpmBest | 133 hp @ 9,000 rpm |
| Torque | 124 Nm @ 9,000 rpmBest | 112 Nm @ 7,600 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain final drive (2.63 ratio) | 6-speed manual, slipper clutch, chain drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 243 kg (wet)Best | 259 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 840 mm | 840 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 LBest | 20.8 L |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable 50mm inverted fork, 170mm travel (base); semi-active Marzocchi fork w/ Ducati Skyhook Suspension and self-leveling (S) | 43mm inverted Showa fork, KECS electronically controlled compression/rebound damping, manually adjustable spring preload, top-out springs, 5.9 in (149.9mm) travel |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock, adjustable, 180mm travel (base); semi-active Marzocchi shock w/ DSS (S) | Horizontal back-link UNI-TRAK, Showa BFRC Lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression/rebound damping, electronically adjustable spring preload, 5.9 in (150mm) travel |
| Brake system | Cornering ABS EVO, Electronic Combined Braking System | Kawasaki Intelligent anti-lock Brake System (KIBS), linked front-to-rear braking |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, radial-mount Brembo Monobloc 4-piston calipers (base); Brembo Stylema calipers on 330mm discs (S) | Dual 310mm petal discs, radial-mount 4-piston monobloc calipers |
| Rear brake | 280mm disc, floating caliper | Single 260mm petal disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR19 | Bridgestone Battlax 120/70ZR17 (58W) |
| Rear tire | 170/60 ZR17 | Bridgestone Battlax 180/55ZR17 (73W) |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 19,995 (US) | USD 19,499 (US MSRP, excl destination)Best |