Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring vs Honda VFR1200F vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Comparison

Updated: 30, Oct, 2023 10:58 AM

	Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 17,44,000 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 1598 views All time: 55521 views	Honda VFR1200F Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 17,62,938 * Delhi. May vary. Discontinued Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 2012 views All time: 247171 views	Kawasaki Versys 1000 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 12,31,000 * Delhi. May vary. Check EMI POPULARITY This week: 4640 views All time: 37014 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Kerb Weight
	235 kg	267 kg	255 kg
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	20 litres	18.5 litres	21 litres
	Wheelbase
	1529 mm	1545 mm	1520 mm
	Dry Weight
	212 kg	NA	NA
	Seat Height
	Adjustable 825-845 mm	815 mm	840 mm
COMFORT FEATURES
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Riding Modes
		NA	NA
	Cruise Control
		NA
	Security System
		NA	NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	10-15 kmpl (approx.)	8-12 kmpl (approx.)	Kawasaki Versys 1000 mileage is 16 kmpl (approximate).
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	1198.4 cc	1237 cc	1043 cc
	Bore
	106 mm	81 mm	77 mm
	Stroke
	67.9 mm	60 mm	56 mm
	Number of Cylinders
	2	4	4
	Compression Ratio
	12.5:1	12:1	10.3:1
	Engine Details
	Ducati Testastretta DVT with Desmodromic Variable Timing, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Dual Spark, Liquid cooled	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, UNICAM 76° V-4	1043cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke In-Line Four
	Maximum Power
	157.8 Bhp (160 Hp) @ 9500 rpm	172 Bhp @ 10000 rpm	120 HP @ 9000 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	136 Nm @ 7500 rpm	129 Nm @ 8750 rpm	102 Nm @ 7500 rpm
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6
	Clutch
	Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run	Wet-multi-plate, hydraulic, dual	NA
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooled
	Fuel System
	Bosch electronic fuel injection system, elliptical throttle bodies with Ride-by-Wire, equivalent diameter 56 mm	PGM-FI Electronic fuel injection	Fuel Injection: Ø 38 mm x 4
	Primary drive
	Straight cut gears, Ratio 1.84:1	NA	NA
	Gear Ratios
	1st=37/15, 2nd=30/17, 3rd=27/20, 4th=24/22, 5th=23/24, 6th=22/25	NA	NA
	Final Drive
	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 40	Shaft	NA
	Emission Norms
	Euro 4	NA	BS6-Compliant
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Tachometer
	Digital	Analog	Analog
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital-1	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Pass Light

	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Brake
	2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc Evo M50 4-piston calipers, 2-pad, radial pump	320mm Dual floating hydraulic disc with 6-piston calipers, C-ABS and sintered metal pads	Dual Semi-Floating 310mm Petal Discs, Dual Radial-Mount Monobloc, Opposed 4-Piston Calipers
	Alloy Wheels

	Rear Brake
	265 mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper	276mm hydraulic disc with 2-piston caliper, C-ABS and sintered metal pads	250mm Petal Disc, Single-Piston Caliper
	Wheel Type
	10 spokes in light alloy	Alloys	NA
	Front Wheel
	Y-shaped 3-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x 17"	5-spoke hollow gravity, Die cast aluminium	17-inch
	Front Tyre
	Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70 17''	120/70 ZR17M/C	120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W)
	Rear Wheel
	Y-shaped 3-spoke light alloy 6.00 x 17"	7-spoke gravity, Die cast aluminium	17-inch
	Rear Tyre
	Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 190/55 17''	190/55 ZR17M/C	180/55-ZR17 M/C (73W)
	ABS
	Yes (Cornering)	NA	2-Channel ABS
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Front Suspension
	48mm fully adjustable usd forks. Electronic compression & rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension	43mm cartridge type telescopic fork with stepless preload adjustment	43 mm Inverted Forks with Rebound Damping (Right-Side) and Spring Preload Adjustability
	Rear Suspension
	Fully adjustable unit. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring pre-load adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS). Aluminium single-sided swingarm	Pro-link with gas-charged damper, 25-step preload & stepless rebound damping adjustment	Horizontal Back-Link, Gas-Charged, with Rebound Damping and Remote Spring Preload Adjustability
	Frame (Chassis)
	Tubular steel Trellis	Diamond, Aluminium twin-spar	Twin-Tube, Aluminium
	Exhaust/Muffler
	Stainless steel muffler with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, aluminium tail pipes	NA	NA
	Front Wheel Travel
	170 mm	120 mm	150 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	170 mm	130 mm	152 mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Rake
	24°	NA	27°
	Trail
	109 mm	101 mm	106 mm
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Touring	Sports	Adventure
	Official Tagline
	Countless Road to Choose from	The Bike of Tomorrow - Today	Change Your View
	Bike Variant
	2019 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring	Honda VFR1200F	2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 (New Model)
	Latest Price in India
	2019 Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring price was Rs 17.44 lakh before being discontinued.	Honda VFR1200F price was Rs 17.63 lakh before being discontinued.	2024 Kawasaki Versys 1000 price is Rs 12.31 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Availability Status in India
	Discontinued	Discontinued	Available
	Colour Options
	Red, Iceberg White	Candy Red, Silver Metallic	Candy Lime Green/Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Stardust White/Metallic Spark Black
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS
	Power Delivery Mode (PWR)
		NA	NA
	Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
		NA	NA
	Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)
		NA	NA