Ducati Multistrada 1200 versus Kawasaki Z H2

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Ducati

Ducati Multistrada 1200

Adventure
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Z H2

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2010 bis 2018
Built von 2020 bis 2024~
RRP
RRP 19.295 €
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Pros:
  • Power
  • Sound
  • Precise chassis
  • Space
Pros:
  • Torque
  • Maximum performance
  • Chassis
  • Safety equipment
Cons:
  • Sparse furnishings
Cons:
  • Pillion comfort

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.529 mm
Length :
2.190 mm Height : 1.495 mm
Seat :
845 mm
Weight :
232 kg
Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length :
2.085 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat :
830 mm
Weight :
239 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.198 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 106 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Motor design: Four-stroke in-line four-cylinder with compressor 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 998 ccm
Hub: 55 mm
Hole: 76 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 248 km/h
Performance: 152 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 128 NM bei 7.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 20 Litre
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Performance: 200 HP at 11.000 U/Min
Torque: 137 NM bei 8.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 19 Litre
Consumption:
8 l
Reach:
250 km

Chassis

Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
Frame type:
Tubular space frame (steel)
Front suspension:
Showa 41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Showa horizontal backlink gas pressure shock absorber (travel 134 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 190/55ZR17M/C (75W)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Front brake
Petal double disc, 4-piston fixed caliper, radially mounted ( 300 mm) Rear brake
Petal single disc, 1-piston floating caliper ( 250 mm)

Superbike for everyday use

What's stuck? The Multistrada is a capped superbike that is suitable for everyday use, allows long tours at a time, is fast and also ensures the passenger a comfortable livelihood.

It offers almost the same riding performance as a superbike, the same stability when it needs to go faster and packs a wendigkeit. It is the superbike for the rider, who no longer wants to edge on the motorcycle, but may enjoy the upright posture.
With her whole facility she enjoyed Dietmar and me a lot.

For everyone else, think about it well. If you don't want to be constantly challenged, who enjoys the peace, who gets the constant roar ingenuity on your nerves, who wants to cruise first – let it stay.

The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Used (3 years old): 12,000€
  • Years built: 2010-2018
  • Availability: good
  • Colours: red, white, grey

Testosterone Celebrates a Party

200 hp and the resulting driving performance want to be used responsibly. The Kawasaki Z H2 is a master at supporting the driver. Sovereign performance? Always. A lawn-animating device for potential suicidal people? Never. The fact that she can walk well is undeniable, but it can be above all good.

Turning up, the testosterone in the body celebrates assembly and the innards of the body are pre-tensioned. Whether one likes this or not is a subjective and therefore incapable of judging opinion. Whether the Kawa is doing everything it can to make this manageable is objective – and that's what the Kawa does. test passed.

Thus, the Z is the best solution for all those who are looking for a touring Naked Bike with full performance level. However, the space for the socius is there, but it could be better. Why are few Naked Bikes suitable for the tour for two? The lack of performance at full load will not be due to ...

The test bike was provided to us by Heller and Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.

Price / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 17.095€
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Colours: always black, frame in black, green or red