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Ducati Monster vs Kawasaki Ninja 500

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterKawasaki Ninja 500
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Fuel average—~27 km/l
Petrol tank14 L14 L
On a full tank—~378 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc451 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm45 PS @ 9,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne263 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h185 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)171 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—135 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,375 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 310 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Kawasaki Ninja 500—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Kawasaki Ninja 500?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Kawasaki Ninja 500: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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