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Ducati Scrambler Classic vs Kawasaki Z900

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

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Ducati Scrambler Classic

Ducati Scrambler Classic2015–2018

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 803 cc
  • 75 PS
  • 172 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. Kawasaki Z9004
  2. Ducati Scrambler Classic2
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Scrambler Classic172 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 km/h
  • Lowest seatDucati Scrambler Classic790 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Scrambler Classic75 PS
Kawasaki Z900125 PS

Torque

Ducati Scrambler Classic68 Nm
Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic436 PS/t
Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Scrambler Classic803 cc
Kawasaki Z900948 cc

Top speed

Ducati Scrambler Classic200 km/h
Kawasaki Z900240 km/h

Weight

Ducati Scrambler Classic172 kg
Kawasaki Z900213 kg

Seat height

Ducati Scrambler Classic790 mm
Kawasaki Z900830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati Scrambler ClassicKawasaki Z900
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKawasaki · Japan
Type of bikeClassicStreet
Petrol tank13.5 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size803 cc948 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)
Power75 PS @ 8,250 rpm125 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque68 Nm @ 5,750 rpm98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Power to weight436 PS / tonne587 PS / tonne
Top speed200 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 height790 mm830 mm
Ground clearance—140 mm
Wheelbase1,445 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 330 / Disc 245Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/80-18 / 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 Scrambler Classic or Kawasaki Z900?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Ducati Scrambler Classic makes 75 PS @ 8,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Scrambler Classic or Kawasaki Z900?

Ducati Scrambler Classic weighs about 172 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Ducati Scrambler Classic is easier to push and park.

Ducati Scrambler Classic or Kawasaki Z900: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Scrambler Classic if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. 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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