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Ducati Panigale V4 R vs Kawasaki Z900

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

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Ducati Panigale V4 R

Ducati Panigale V4 R2019–2022

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 221 PS
  • 172 kg

Road version of the Ducati World Superbike racer, with winglets

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 Panigale V4 R5
  2. Kawasaki Z9000
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Panigale V4 R172 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS
Kawasaki Z900125 PS

Torque

Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t
Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc
Kawasaki Z900948 cc

Top speed

Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h
Kawasaki Z900240 km/h

Weight

Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg
Kawasaki Z900213 kg

Seat height

Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm
Kawasaki Z900830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Panigale V4 RKawasaki Z900
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank16 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc948 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power221 PS @ 15,250 rpm125 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Power to weight1285 PS / tonne587 PS / tonne
Top speed300 km/h240 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight172 kg (dry)213 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm830 mm
Ground clearance—140 mm
Wheelbase1,471 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 200/60-17120/70-17 / 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 Panigale V4 R or Kawasaki Z900?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Panigale V4 R or Kawasaki Z900?

Ducati Panigale V4 R weighs about 172 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Ducati Panigale V4 R is easier to push and park.

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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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