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Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Ducati Monster

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

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Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 451 cc
  • 45 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 171 kg
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Kawasaki Ninja 5002
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestKawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatKawasaki Ninja 500785 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Ninja 50045 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja 50042.6 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500263 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja 500451 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja 500185 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja 500171 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja 500785 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja 500Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l—
Petrol tank14 L14 L
On a full tank~378 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size451 cc937 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power45 PS @ 9,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque42.6 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight263 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed185 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight171 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm820 mm
Ground clearance135 mm—
Wheelbase1,375 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 / Disc 220Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)110/70-17 / 150/60-17120/70-17 / 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.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Kawasaki Ninja 500 makes 45 PS @ 9,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Ducati Monster?

Kawasaki Ninja 500 weighs about 171 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Kawasaki Ninja 500 is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Ducati Monster 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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