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Kawasaki Z900 vs Ducati Monster

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

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Kawasaki Z900Earlier version in photo

Kawasaki Z900

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 948 cc
  • 125 PS
  • 213 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. Kawasaki Z9003
  2. Ducati Monster3
  • Most powerKawasaki Z900125 PS
  • Most pulling powerKawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Monster188 kg
  • Highest top speedKawasaki Z900240 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 Z900125 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Petrol tank17 L14 L
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc937 cc
Cylinders42
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height830 mm820 mm
Ground clearance140 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,474 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 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, Kawasaki Z900 or Ducati Monster?

Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Kawasaki Z900 or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy Kawasaki Z900 if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Ducati Monster if quickest (power to weight), lightest 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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