DUCATI Multistrada V4 vs KAWASAKI Z900
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- DUCATI Multistrada V4 84 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z900 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 125 hp (KAWASAKI Z900) up to 170 hp (DUCATI Multistrada V4).
- Torque spans 98.6 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900) up to 125 Nm (DUCATI Multistrada V4).
- Weight spans 212 kg (KAWASAKI Z900) to 240 kg (DUCATI Multistrada V4).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Multistrada V4).
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| Specification | DUCATI Multistrada V4 | KAWASAKI Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | KAWASAKI |
| Model | DUCATI Multistrada V4 | KAWASAKI Z900 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 170hp | 125hp |
| Torque | 125nm. | 98.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 240kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | 2 x Ø 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston 2-pad callipers, radial master cylinder, Cornering ABS | 300 mm dual disc, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Ø 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calliper, Cornering ABS | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 84cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 120/70 ZR 19 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | Pirelli Scorpion Trail II 170/60 ZR 17 | 180/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Ø 50 mm fully adjustable usd fork | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable monoshock, Remote spring preload adjustment, aluminium double-sided swingarm | Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Adventure | Adventure |
| Top speed | 250km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 22 L – 7 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $27000 | $9899 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Daytime Running Light, Ducati Brake Light. Backlit handlebar switches, 5" TFT color display. |
-Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2023 DUCATI Multistrada V4 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Multistrada V4 and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900 differ on the listed specifications: the Multistrada V4 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Z900 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Multistrada V4 has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Multistrada V4 has a clear listed power advantage (170 hp vs 125 hp).
Torque
Multistrada V4 has a clear listed torque advantage (125 Nm vs 98.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
Multistrada V4 has a modest listed top-speed advantage (250 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Z900 is notably lighter on the listed weight (212 kg vs 240 kg). Z900 has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 84 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Multistrada V4 vs KAWASAKI Z900?
DUCATI Multistrada V4 is listed at 250 km/h (155 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Multistrada V4 or KAWASAKI Z900?
DUCATI Multistrada V4 has 170 hp compared with 125 hp on the KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Multistrada V4 or KAWASAKI Z900?
KAWASAKI Z900 is lighter at 212 kg vs 240 kg for DUCATI Multistrada V4.
Which is better, DUCATI Multistrada V4 or KAWASAKI Z900?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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