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Ducati Monster vs Kawasaki Z900

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 Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster3
  2. Kawasaki Z9003
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Monster188 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 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 Z900125 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Kawasaki Z900948 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Kawasaki Z900240 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Kawasaki Z900213 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Kawasaki Z900830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterKawasaki Z900
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Petrol tank14 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc948 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm125 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne587 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h240 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)213 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm830 mm
Ground clearance—140 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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 Z900?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Kawasaki Z900?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Kawasaki Z900: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about quickest (power to weight), lightest. Buy Kawasaki Z900 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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