Ducati Multistrada V4 / V4S (2025) vs Kawasaki Ninja H2 (2019)
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Multistrada V4 / V4S | Ninja H2 |
| Years: | 2025 | 2019 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90? Granturismo V 4, counter rotating crankshaft, 4 valves per cylinder, Twin Pulse firing order | Four Stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 16 valve, Supercharger Centrifugal, scroll-type |
| Capacity: | 1158 cc / 71 cu-in | 998 cc / 60.9 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 53.5 mm | 76 x 55 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 14.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust: | Stainless steel muffler, double catalytic converter and 4 lambda probes | 4-1-2 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection system, ?eq 46 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system | DFI® with 50mm throttle bodies (4) with dual injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 170 hp / 125 kW @ 10500 rpm | 228 hp / 166.4 kW @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 125 Nm / 92 lb-ft @ 8750 rpm | 141.7 Nm / 104.5 lb-ft @ 11000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch with hydraulic control, self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch |
| Transmission: | 6-speed gearbox with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up & Down System | 6 Speed, with Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) (upshift & downshift) |
| Final Drive: | Chain, front sprocket Z16, rear sprocket Z42 | Sealed chain |
| Frame: | Aluminum monocoque frame | Trellis, high-tensile steel, with swingarm mounting plate |
| Front Suspension: | V4: 50 mm fully adjustable USD mechanical fork, compression and rebound damping adjustment. V4S: 0 mm fully adjustable USD fork, electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension, integrated stroke sensor | 43mm inverted fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping, spring preload adjustability and top-out springs |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 119 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | V4: Fully adjustable monoshock, Remote spring preload adjustment, aluminum double-sided swingarm, automatic fast lowering device between 6 mph and 30 mph, aluminum double-sided swingarm V4S: Fully adjustable monoshock, electronic adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension, automatic fast lowering device between 6 mph and 30 mph, aluminum double-sided swingarm | Uni-Trak®, Öhlins TTX36 gas charged shock with piggyback reservoir, 22-way compression and rebound damping and adjustability, and hand-turn spring preload adjustability and top-out spring |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 180 mm / 7.1 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | V4: 2 x 320mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M50 Stylema monobloc 4-piston 2-pad calipers, radial master cylinder V4S: 2 x 330mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M50 Stylema monobloc 4-piston 2-pad calipers, radial master cylinder | 2x 330 mm semi floating discs, radial-mount, opposed 4-piston Brembo Stylema® calipers, KIBS ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 280mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper | Single 250mm disc, opposed 2-piston calipers, KIBS ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR 19 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | 120/70 ZR17 Bridgestone V01F slick |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | 190/65 ZR17 Bridgestone V01R slick |
| Rake: | 24.2? | 24.4° |
| Trail: | 102.5 mm / 4.0 in | 101.6 mm / 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1567 mm / 61.7 in | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm - 861mm / 31.1 in - 33.9 in | 830 mm / 32.7 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 220 mm / 8.6 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |