Kawasaki Z650 vs Ducati Multistrada 950

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Z650 and Ducati Multistrada 950. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Z650 is ₹ 6,04,000 and Ducati Multistrada 950 is ₹ 15,49,000. Kawasaki Z650 is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Ducati Multistrada 950 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Kawasaki Z650 and Ducati Multistrada 950.

Z650 vs Multistrada 950 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Z650	Multistrada 950
Price	₹ 6,04,000	₹ 15,49,000
Capacity	649 cc	937 cc
Power	67.3 bhp @ 8000 rpm	113 bhp @ 9000 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Kawasaki
Z650

Version
Standard

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 6,04,000
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Ducati
Multistrada 950

Version
S

Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 15,49,000
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Z650
Standard
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Multistrada 950
S
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	67.3 bhp @ 8,000 rpm	113 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm	94 Nm @ 6,750 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	649	937
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	83	94
Stroke (mm)	60	67.5
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	12.6:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	15	20
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	--	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	220	265
Calliper Type	Front- 2 Piston , Rear-Single Piston Calliper	Front-4-Piston , Rear-2 Piston Calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70ZR17M/C (58W)	120/70 ZR19
Rear Tyre Size	160/60ZR17M/C (69W)	170/60 ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	ø41 mm telescopic fork/125mm	48mm Fully Adjustable USD Fork
Rear Suspension	Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm	Fully Adjustable Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	191	229
Overall Length (mm)	2,115	2,280
Overall Width (mm)	765	995
Overall Height (mm)	1,065	1,470
Wheelbase (mm)	1,410	1,594
Ground Clearance (mm)	130	184
Seat Height (mm)	790	840
Chassis Type	Trellis, high-tensile steel	Tubular steel Trellis frame

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	Yes	Yes
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
USB charging port	No	--
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	--
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	12V DC
Battery	Maintenance Free	--
Headlight Type	LED Headlamp	LED Head Lamp
Headlight Bulb Type	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- 650cc engine has plenty of torque
- Easy to riding in city traffic
- Full TFT instrument console
- Perfect for long distance touring
- The 950cc engine has lots of torque
- Equipped with the latest technologies
Could be better
- Available in only one colour
- Expensive parts
- Limited sales, service reach
- Gets hot while riding in traffic
- Weight distribution could have been better