Here is a price and spec based comparison of the Ducati Multistrada V2 and the Kawasaki Z900. The Kawasaki Z900 is cheaper, retailing at Rs 999,000 whereas the Ducati Multistrada V2 sells at Rs 1,888,000. The Ducati Multistrada V2 has the smaller engine here, at 890cc, producing 123.6bhp and , while the Kawasaki Z900 is powered by a 948cc engine which produces 113.98bhp and . The Kawasaki Z900 has a claimed mileage of 21 kmpl and the Ducati Multistrada V2 has a claimed mileage of 17kmpl. Read on for a detailed specification comparison.
| Price |
1,888,000
Ex-Showroom Price
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999,000
Ex-Showroom Price
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| CC | 890 cc | 948 cc | |
| Weight | 222 kg | 212 kg | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 litres | 17 litres | |
| BHP | 113.98 bhp @ 10,750 rpm | 123.6 bhp @ 9,500 rpm |
| Brakes & Wheels | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS | |
| Front Brake | -- | -- | |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Disc | |
| Front Wheel Size | 19 inch | 17 inch | |
| Rear Brake | -- | -- | |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Disc | |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 inch | 17 inch | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Pressure (Rider Only) | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Size | -- | -- | |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless | |
| Wheel Size | -- | -- | |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 litres | 17 litres | |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm | 145 mm | |
| Kerb Weight | 222 kg | 212 kg | |
| Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) | -- | -- | |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | 3 litres | 2.6 litres | |
| Seat Height | 830 mm | 830 mm | |
| Seat Length | -- | -- | |
| Wheelbase | 1,572 mm | 1,450 mm | |
| Power & Performance | |||
| Battery | 12V -10Ah | Maintenance Free | |
| Bore x Stroke | -- | -- | |
| Clutch | Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | |
| Compression Ratio | 13.1:1 | 11.8:1 | |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 | |
| Displacement | 890 cc | 948 cc | |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2B | BS6 Phase 2B | |
| Engine Type | -- | -- | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up | |
| Max Power | 113.98 bhp @ 10,750 rpm | 123.6 bhp @ 9,500 rpm | |
| Max Torque | 92.1 Nm @ 8,250 rpm | 98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm | |
| Mileage - ARAI | 17 kmpl | 21 kmpl | |
| Mileage - Owner Reported | -- | 20 kmpl | |
| Riding Modes | Sport, Touring and Urban | Sport, Road, Rain and Rider | |
| Riding Range | 340 km | 357 km | |
| Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder | |
| Top Speed | 182 kmph | 240 kmph | |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | |
| Transmission Type | Chain Drive | Chain Drive | |
| Suspensions & Chassis | |||
| Chassis Type | Monocoque Aluminium | Trellis, High Tensile Steel | |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi fork with 45 mm stanchions with mechanical control, 170 mm travel | ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm | |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear Suspension | Marzocchi shock absorber with mechanical control, 170 mm travel | Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm | |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | |
| Warranty and Services | |||
| 1st Service | -- | -- | |
| 2nd Service | -- | -- | |
| 3rd Service | -- | -- | |
| 4th Service | -- | -- | |
| 5th Service | -- | -- | |
| No. of Free Services | 0 | 0 | |
| Standard Warranty (km) | Unlimited km | 30,000 km | |
| Standard Warranty (Years) | 2 year | 2 year | |
| Vehicle Warranty | -- | -- | |
| List of Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Features | Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Power Modes, Wheelie Control, Engine Brake Control, , Coming Home, TPMS,. | Power Modes | |
| Adjustable levers | -- | Clutch and Brake | |
| Automatic Start Stop | No | No | |
| Average Fuel Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
| Average Speed | Yes | Yes | |
| Boot Light | -- | -- | |
| Brake/Tail Light | LED | LED | |
| Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Center stand availability | -- | No | |
| Clock | Yes | Yes | |
| Cruise Control | 1Available | 1Available | |
| Distance to Empty | Yes | Yes | |
| Document Storage | -- | -- | |
| DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) | Yes | Yes | |
| Engine Temperature Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Front Storage Box | No | No | |
| Fuel Gauge | Digital | Digital | |
| Fuel Lid | -- | -- | |
| Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Gear Shift Light | Yes | Yes | |
| Geo Fencing | No | No | |
| GPS & Navigation | Turn by Turn Navigation | Turn by Turn Navigation | |
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | Yes | Yes | |
| Headlight | -- | -- | |
| Headlight Type | LED | LED | |
| Heated Grip | -- | No | |
| Helmet Hooks | -- | -- | |
| High Beam Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Instrument Console | -- | -- | |
| Instrument Console Type | Digital | Digital | |
| Keyless Lock/Unlock | No | No | |
| Kill Switch | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Luggage Hooks | -- | -- | |
| Malfunction Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Odometer | Digital | Digital | |
| OTA Updates | Not Available | Not Available | |
| Parking Brake | -- | -- | |
| Pass Light | Yes | Yes | |
| Pillion Comfort | -- | -- | |
| Pillion Seat | Stepped Seat | Stepped Seat | |
| Quickshifter | 1Yes | 1Yes | |
| Real Time Mileage Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Ride by Wire | -- | Yes | |
| Saree Guard | Yes | Yes | |
| Seat Opening Switch | -- | -- | |
| Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes | |
| Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off | Yes | Yes | |
| Silencer Cover | Yes | Yes | |
| Silent Start | No | No | |
| Speedometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes | |
| Start Type | Self Start | Self Start | |
| Tachometer | Digital | Digital | |
| Touch Screen Display | No | No | |
| Traction Control | 1Yes | 1Yes | |
| Tripmeter | -- | -- | |
| Turn Signal | LED | LED | |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | -- | No | |
| Under Seat Storage | No | No | |
| USB Charging Port | Front | No | |
| Vehicle Location Tracking | -- | -- | |
| Voice Assist | Yes | -- | |
| Windscreen | -- | No | |