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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R vs Ducati Monster

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

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 203 PS
  • 207 kg

213 PS with ram air; Kawasaki World Superbike base bike

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. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R4
  2. Ducati Monster2
  • Most powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Monster188 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 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

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R203 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R114.9 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R981 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R998 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R299 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R207 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R835 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Ninja ZX-10RDucati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Petrol tank17 L14 L
Engine and performance
Engine size998 cc937 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power203 PS @ 13,200 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque114.9 Nm @ 11,400 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight981 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed299 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight207 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height835 mm820 mm
Ground clearance135 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M50 330 ×2 / Disc 220Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 190/55-17120/70-17 / 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, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Ducati Monster?

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R makes 203 PS @ 13,200 rpm; Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R about 207 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Ducati Monster if lightest, 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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