Kawasaki Versys 1000 vs Ducati DesertX
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EngineKawasaki Versys 1000 Standard (2023)
Ducati DesertX standard
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
SpeedTop Speed
240 Km/h
209 Km/h
Tyres & WheelsTyre 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
BrakesRear 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
FuelFuel Supply
Fuel injection: Ø 38 mm x 4
Fuel Injection
Fuel Reserve
3 L
4 L
BodyBody 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
N/A
N/A
Seat Height
840 mm
875 mm
Width
895 mm
960 mm
Electrical AccessoriesMobile Connectivity
N/A
Yes
Usb Charging Port
N/A
Yes
Switches & ControlsRiding Modes
Sport, Road, Rain and Rider
Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet, Enduro, and Rally
Pass Switch
N/A
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
N/A
MeterDisplay
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
Clutch & GearClutch
Wet multi-disc
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gear Box
6-speed, return
6 Speed
LightsLed Tail Light
N/A
Yes
Low Fuel Indicator
N/A
Yes
BatteryBattery Capacity
N/A
12 V - 0.7 kW
ShockersSuspension 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
SeatSeat Type
Split
N/A
Stepup Seat
N/A
Yes
OthersAdditional Features
Electronic Cruise Control
Engine Brake Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Ducati Multimedia System
Cruise Control
Yes
N/A
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A. DesertX is the most expensive model among the two.
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