Ducati Multistrada 1200S DVT (2017) vs Kawasaki Zephyr 400 (1995-97) vs KTM 450 EXC (2005-06) vs Kawasaki ZRX 1200R (2007-09)
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki | KTM | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Multistrada 1200S DVT | Zephyr 400 | 450 EXC | ZRX 1200R |
| Years: | 2017 | 1995-97 | 2005-06 | 2007-09 |
| Engine: | 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 | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1198.4 cc / 73.1 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.4 cu-in | 447.9 cc / 27.42 cu-in | 1165 cc / 71.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 106 x 67.9 mm | 55 х 42 mm | 89 x 72 mm | 79 x 59.4 mm. |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 9.7:1 | 11.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Induction: | Bosch electronic fuel injection system, elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire, equivalent diameter 56 mm | 4X Keihin CVK30 carburetors | Keihin MX FCR 39 carburetor | 4x Keihin CVK36 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Marelli electronic | Full transistor | Kokusan digital | Digital with K-TRICK |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric & kick | Electric |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 40 | Chain | Chain, X ring, 5.8 x 1/4" | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Sachs 48 mm fully adjustable usd fork. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook suspension Evo (DSS) | Telescopic forks | WP 4860 MA upside-down fork | 43 mm fully adjustable, conventional cartridge-type fork, offers 12-way compression and rebound damping adjustment as well as fork spring preload |
| Rear Suspension: | Fully adjustable Sachs monoshock unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook suspension Evo (DSS). Aluminium single-sided swingarm | Dual shocks | WP-PDS shock absorber, aluminium swingarm | Fully adjustable rear shock |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monoblock Evo M50 4-piston callipers, 2-pad, radial pump with cornering ABS as standard equipment | 2x discs | Single 260 mm disc, floating caliper | 2x 310mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265 mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper, with cornering ABS as standard equipment | Single disc | Single 220mm disc, floating caliper | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | Pirelli Scopion Trail II 120/70 R17 | 110/80-17 | 90/90 - 21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 190/55 R17 | 140/70-18 | 140/80 - 18 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1535 mm / 60.2 in | 1435 mm / 56.5 in | 1481 mm / 58.3 in | 1465 mm / 57.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 825 mm / 32.5 in - 845 mm / 33.3 in adjustable | 770 mm / 30.1 in | 970 mm / 38.7 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 212 kg / 467 lbs | 179 kg / 395 lbs | 113.5 kg / 250.2 lbs | 223 kg / 491.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 9.0 L / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |