Kawasaki Versys 1000 Standard (2023) vs Ducati DesertX standard

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Engine

Max Power

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

Max Torque

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

Battery Type

Maintenance Free
N/A

Compression Ratio

10.3:1
13.3:1

Engine Type

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

Displacement

1043
937

Bore

77 mm
94 mm

Load Carrying Capacity

N/A Kg
240 Kg

No Of Cylinders

4
2

Range

N/A Km
373 Km

Stroke

56 mm
67 mm
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Mileage & Performance

Speed

Top Speed

240 Km/h
209 Km/h

Tyres & Wheels

Tyre Size

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

Wheel Size

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

Wheels Type

Alloy
Spoke

Ignition

Digital
CDI

Wheelbase

1520 mm
1608 mm

Front Tyre Pressure Rider

32 psi
29 psi

Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion

36 psi
32 psi

Rear Tyre Pressure Rider

36 psi
32 psi

Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion

40 psi
36 psi
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Brakes

Rear Brake

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

Abs

N/A
Dual Channel ABS

Front Brake

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

Front Brake Diameter

310 mm
320 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

250 mm
265 mm
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Fuel

Fuel Supply

Fuel injection: Ø 38 mm x 4
Fuel Injection

Fuel Reserve

3 L
4 L

Body

Body Type

Adventure Tourer, Super Bike
N/A

Frame

Twin-tube, aluminium
Tubular steel trellis frame

Dry Weight

N/A Kg
202 Kg

Ground Clearance

150 mm
250 mm

Height

1400 mm
1178 mm

Kerb Weight

253 Kg
223 Kg

Length

2270 mm
2390 mm

Passenger Backrest

No
N/A

Seat Height

840 mm
875 mm

Width

895 mm
960 mm
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Electrical Accessories

Mobile Connectivity

N/A
Yes

Usb Charging Port

No
Yes

Switches & Controls

Riding Modes

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

Pass Switch

N/A
Yes

Traction Control

Yes
N/A

Meter

Display

Yes
N/A

Fuel Gauge

N/A
Digital

Instrument Console

Semi-Digital
Digital

Techometer

Analogue
Digital

Low Battery Indicator

N/A
Yes

Low Oil Indicator

N/A
Yes
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Clutch & Gear

Clutch

Wet multi-disc
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Gear Box

6-speed, return
6 Speed

Lights

Led Tail Light

N/A
Yes

Low Fuel Indicator

N/A
Yes

Battery

Battery Capacity

N/A
12 V - 0.7 kW

Shockers

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

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

Seat

Seat Type

Split
N/A

Stepup Seat

N/A
Yes

Others

Additional Features

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

Cruise Control

Yes
N/A

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