Earlier version in photoKawasaki Z650
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 649 cc
- 68 PS
- 188 kg
Bike comparison
Kawasaki Z650 vs Ducati Monster
Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.
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Earlier version in photo
Ducati Monster2021 on
Not sold new in Pakistan
- 937 cc
- 111 PS
- 188 kg
Who wins what
The quick answer before the full table.
- Ducati Monster4
- Kawasaki Z6501
- Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
- Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
- Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
- Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
- Lowest seatKawasaki Z650790 mm
Full specifications
| Full specifications |  Kawasaki Z650 |  Ducati Monster |
|---|---|---|
| Price and running costs | ||
| Price in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan | Not sold new in Pakistan |
| Brand | Kawasaki · Japan | Ducati · Italy |
| Type of bike | Street | Street |
| Petrol tank | 15 L | 14 L |
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine size | 649 cc | 937 cc |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid (radiator) | Liquid (radiator) |
| Power | 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm | 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm |
| Torque | 64 Nm @ 6,700 rpm | 93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Power to weight | 362 PS / tonne | 590 PS / tonne |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection | Fuel injection |
| Gearbox and controls | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Starting | Self start | Self start |
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight | 188 kg (with fluids) | 188 kg (with fluids) |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 820 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1,410 mm | 1,474 mm |
| Brakes, wheels and suspension | ||
| Brakes (front / back) | Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 220 | Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245 |
| ABS | Both wheels | Both wheels, works in corners |
| Tyres (front / back) | 120/70-17 / 160/60-17 | 120/70-17 / 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 Z650 or Ducati Monster?
Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Kawasaki Z650 makes 68 PS @ 8,000 rpm.
Kawasaki Z650 or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?
Buy Kawasaki Z650 if you care most about 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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Photo credits
- Kawasaki Z650: Gamemaster669, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ducati Monster: Nicholas Gemini, CC BY-SA 4.0
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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.