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Ducati Monster vs Kawasaki Z650

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 Z650Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z650

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 68 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Kawasaki Z6501
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Kawasaki Z65068 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Kawasaki Z65064 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Kawasaki Z650362 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Kawasaki Z650649 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Kawasaki Z650200 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Kawasaki Z650188 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Kawasaki Z650790 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterKawasaki Z650
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Petrol tank14 L15 L
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc649 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm68 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne362 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h200 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm790 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,410 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Kawasaki Z650?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Ducati Monster or Kawasaki Z650: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Kawasaki Z650 if 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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