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Ducati Monster vs Kawasaki Ninja H2R

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 H2R

Kawasaki Ninja H2R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 310 PS
  • 216 kg

Supercharged and track-only: it cannot be registered for the road

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R4
  2. Ducati Monster2
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja H2R310 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja H2R1435 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Monster188 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h
  • Lowest seatDucati Monster820 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 H2R310 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R165 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Kawasaki Ninja H2R1,435 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Kawasaki Ninja H2R998 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Kawasaki Ninja H2R400 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Kawasaki Ninja H2R216 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Kawasaki Ninja H2R830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterKawasaki Ninja H2R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Petrol tank14 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc998 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm310 PS @ 14,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm165 Nm @ 12,500 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne1435 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h400 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)216 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm830 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/600 R17 slick / 190/650 R17 slick

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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

Kawasaki Ninja H2R makes 310 PS @ 14,000 rpm; Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Kawasaki Ninja H2R?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Kawasaki Ninja H2R about 216 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Kawasaki Ninja H2R: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Kawasaki Ninja H2R if most power, most pulling power 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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