Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally (2026) vs Suzuki PE 400 (1980-81) vs Suzuki GSX-R 600 (2016)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Suzuki | Suzuki |
| Model: | Multistrada V4 Rally | PE 400 | GSX-R 600 |
| Years: | 2026 | 1980-81 | 2016 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90? Granturismo V 4, counter rotating crankshaft, 4 valves per cylinder, Twin Pulse firing order | Two stroke, single cylinder, piston and reed valve | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1158 cc / 71 cu-in | 397 cc / 24.2 cu-in | 599 c / 36.6 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 53.5 mm | 85 x 70 mm | 67.0 x 42.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 14.0:1 | 7.3:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection system, ?eq 46 mm elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire system | Mikuni VM36SS carburetor | EFI, Four 40 mm throttle bodies, 2 valves per body. S-DMS engine management system |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 170 hp / 125 kW @ 10750 rpm | 27.7 kW / 37.69 hp @ 7000 rpm | 93.2 kW / 125 hp @ 13500 rpm with maximum RAM air |
| Max Torque: | 123.8 Nm / 91 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 40 Nm / 29.47 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm | 67.7 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 49.9 ft-lb @ 11500 rpm, RAM air |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch with hydraulic control, self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run | Wet, multiplate | Wet, slipper, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 6-speed gearbox with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up & Down System | 5 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain, front sprocket Z16, rear sprocket Z42 | Chain | #525 Chain, 114 links |
| Frame: | Aluminum monocoque frame | Single-downtube, full-cradle, chromemoly frame, aluminum box- section swingarm | Aluminium, twin spar extrusion frame |
| Front Suspension: | 50 mm Marzocchi fully adjustable USD fork, electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Adaptive Ducati Skyhook Suspension EVO (DSS), integrated stroke sensor | 36mm Air asissted telescopic forks | Showa Big Piston front-Fork (BPF) |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 250 mm / 9.8 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Fully adjustable monoshock, electronic adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension, automatic fast lowering device between 6 mph and 30 mph, aluminum double-sided swingarm | KYB dual shocks with adjustable pre-load | Link type, coil spring, oil damped |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 180 mm / 7.1 in | 246 mm / 9.6 in | 130 mm / 5.1 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 | Drum | 2 x 310 mm Discs, Brembo 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 280mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper | Drum | Single 220 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 R 19 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | 3.00-21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 R 17 Pirelli Scorpion Trail II | 5.10-18 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake: | 24.7? | 29° | 23.25° |
| Trail: | 105 mm / 4.1 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 93 mm / 3.7 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1572 mm / 61.9 in | 1461 mm / 57.5 in | 1385 mm / 54.5 in. |
| Ground Clearance: | 220 mm / 8.6 in | 305 mm / 12.0 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in. |
| Seat Height: | Adjustable 870 - 890 mm / 34.3 - 35.0 in 885 mm - 905 mm / 34.9 in - 35.6 in - with high seat accessory 855 mm - 875 mm / 33.7 in - 34.5 in - with low seat #1 accessory 825 mm - 845 mm / 32.5 in - 33.3 in - with low seat #2 accessory 805 mm - 825 mm / 31.7 in - 32.5 in - with low seat #2 + low suspension kit accessory | 946 mm / 37.2 in | 810 mm / 31.9 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 30 Litres / 7.9 US gal | 10.6 Litres / 2.8 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |