Ducati DesertX standard vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 Standard (2023)

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Engine

Max Power

108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm
88.2 kW {120 PS} / 9,000 rpm

Max Torque

92 Nm @ 6500 rpm
102 N•m {10.4 kgf•m} / 7,500 rpm

Battery Type

N/A
Maintenance Free

Compression Ratio

13.3:1
10.3:1

Engine Type

Ducati Testastretta 11, L-Twin cylinders, Demodromic valvetrain, 4 valves per cylinder, Liquid cooled
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four

Displacement

937
1043

Bore

94 mm
77 mm

Load Carrying Capacity

240 Kg
N/A Kg

No Of Cylinders

2
4

Range

373 Km
N/A Km

Stroke

67 mm
56 mm
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Mileage & Performance

Speed

Top Speed

209 Km/h
240 Km/h

Tyres & Wheels

Tyre Size

Front : 90/90 - 21 M/C, Rear : 150/70 - R18 M/C
Front : 120/70ZR17M/C (58W), Rear : 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)

Wheel Size

Front : 21 inch, Rear : 18 inch
Front : 150 mm, Rear : 152 mm

Wheels Type

Spoke
Alloy

Ignition

CDI
Digital

Wheelbase

1608 mm
1520 mm

Front Tyre Pressure Rider

29 psi
32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion

32 psi
36 psi

Rear Tyre Pressure Rider

32 psi
36 psi

Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion

36 psi
40 psi
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Brakes

Rear Brake

265 MM disc, Brembo floating 2 Pistons caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
Single petal disc. Caliper: Single-piston

Abs

Dual Channel ABS
N/A

Front Brake

2 x 320 MM aluminium flange semi-floating discs, Radial mount Brembo monobloc 4-Pistons caliper, Bosch Cornering ABS
Dual semi-floating petal discs. Caliper: Dual radial-mount, monobloc, opposed 4-piston

Front Brake Diameter

320 mm
310 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

265 mm
250 mm
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Fuel

Fuel Supply

Fuel Injection
Fuel injection: Ø 38 mm x 4

Fuel Reserve

4 L
3 L

Body

Body Type

N/A
Adventure Tourer, Super Bike

Frame

Tubular steel trellis frame
Twin-tube, aluminium

Dry Weight

202 Kg
N/A Kg

Ground Clearance

250 mm
150 mm

Height

1178 mm
1400 mm

Kerb Weight

223 Kg
253 Kg

Length

2390 mm
2270 mm

Passenger Backrest

N/A
No

Seat Height

875 mm
840 mm

Width

960 mm
895 mm
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Electrical Accessories

Mobile Connectivity

Yes
N/A

Usb Charging Port

Yes
No

Switches & Controls

Riding Modes

Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, and Rally
Sport, Road, Rain and Rider

Pass Switch

Yes
N/A

Traction Control

N/A
Yes

Meter

Display

N/A
Yes

Fuel Gauge

Digital
N/A

Instrument Console

Digital
Semi-Digital

Techometer

Digital
Analogue

Low Battery Indicator

Yes
N/A

Low Oil Indicator

Yes
N/A
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Clutch & Gear

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet multi-disc

Gear Box

6 Speed
6-speed, return

Lights

Led Tail Light

Yes
N/A

Low Fuel Indicator

Yes
N/A

Battery

Battery Capacity

12 V - 0.7 kW
N/A

Shockers

Suspension Front

KYB 46mm USD fork, fully adjustable
43 mm inverted fork with stepless rebound damping (right side) and spring preload adjustability

Suspension Rear

KYB monoshock, fully adjustable
Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged, with stepless rebound damping and remote spring preload adjustability

Seat

Seat Type

N/A
Split

Stepup Seat

Yes
N/A

Others

Additional Features

Engine Brake Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Multimedia System
Electronic Cruise Control

Cruise Control

N/A
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

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