Ducati Multistrada V2 / V2S (2025) vs Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour (2020) vs Kawasaki ZR-X 400 (1999-01)
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| Make: | Ducati | Ducati | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Multistrada V2 / V2S | Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour | ZR-X 400 |
| Years: | 2025 | 2020 | 1999-01 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90? V2, 4 valves per cylinder, intake variable valves timing system | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinders,Testastretta DVT with Desmodromic Variable Timing, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 890 cc / 54.3 cu in | 1262 cc / 77.0 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 96 x 61.5 mm | 106 x 71.5 mm | 57.5 х 38.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.1:1 | 13.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection system, 53 mm throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system | Bosch electronic fuel injection system, elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire, equivalent diameter 56 mm | 4x Keihin CVK30 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Marelli electronic | Transistor |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 85 kW / 115 hp @ 10750 rpm | 158 hp / 116 kW @ 9500 rpm | 53 hp / 39.5 kW @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 92.1 Nm / 67.9 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm | 129 Nm / 95 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 37 Nm / 27.3 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run | Wet multi disc |
| Transmission: | 6-speed with Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) | 6 speed with Ducati Quick Shift up/down (DQS) | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 40 | Chain, Front sprocket Z15, Rear sprocket Z40 | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | V2: 45 mm fully adjustable mechanical fork, compression and rebound damping manual adjustment, V2S: 45 mm fully adjustable USD fork, Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo | 48 mm fully adjustable usd fork, electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS) | 39mm RWU telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | V2: Fully adjustable monoshock, Remote spring preload adjustment, aluminium double-sided swingarm V2S: Fully adjustable monoshock, Electronic compression, rebound damping and spring pre-load adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo, Aluminium double-sided swingarm | Fully adjustable unit, electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment, electronic spring pre-load adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension Evo (DSS), aluminium single-sided swingarm | Dual shocks preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M4.32 monobloc 4-piston 2-pad callipers | 2x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc M50 Evo 4-piston callipers, radial master cylinder, Cornering ABS | 2x 298mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper | Single 265 mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper, Cornering ABS | Single 240mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 - ZR19, Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Scopion Trail II | 110/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 - ZR17, Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | 190/55 ZR17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | 150/70-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1572 mm / 61.8 in | 1585 mm / 62.4 in | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 850 mm - 870mm / 33.5 - 34.3 in with high seat accessory 810 mm - 839 mm / 31.9 - 32.7 in with low seat accessory 790 mm - 810 mm 31.1 - 31.9 in with low seat + low suspension kit | Adjustable 825 mm / 32.5 in - 845 mm / 33.3 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Litres / 5.02 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |