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Kawasaki Z900 vs Ducati Panigale V4 R

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 Panigale V4 R

Ducati Panigale V4 R2019–2022

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 221 PS
  • 172 kg

Road version of the Ducati World Superbike racer, with winglets

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Panigale V4 R5
  2. Kawasaki Z9000
  • Most powerDucati Panigale V4 R221 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Panigale V4 R112 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Panigale V4 R1285 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Panigale V4 R172 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Head to head

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

Power

Kawasaki Z900125 PS
Ducati Panigale V4 R221 PS

Torque

Kawasaki Z90098.6 Nm
Ducati Panigale V4 R112 Nm

Power to weight

Kawasaki Z900587 PS/t
Ducati Panigale V4 R1,285 PS/t

Engine size

Kawasaki Z900948 cc
Ducati Panigale V4 R998 cc

Top speed

Kawasaki Z900240 km/h
Ducati Panigale V4 R300 km/h

Weight

Kawasaki Z900213 kg
Ducati Panigale V4 R172 kg

Seat height

Kawasaki Z900830 mm
Ducati Panigale V4 R830 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsKawasaki Z900Ducati Panigale V4 R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandKawasaki · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeStreetSports
Petrol tank17 L16 L
Engine and performance
Engine size948 cc998 cc
Cylinders44
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power125 PS @ 9,500 rpm221 PS @ 15,250 rpm
Torque98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm112 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight587 PS / tonne1285 PS / tonne
Top speed240 km/h300 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight213 kg (with fluids)172 kg (dry)
Seat height830 mm830 mm
Ground clearance140 mm—
Wheelbase1,450 mm1,471 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 300 ×2 / Disc 250Brembo Stylema 330 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 200/60-17

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 Panigale V4 R?

Ducati Panigale V4 R makes 221 PS @ 15,250 rpm; Kawasaki Z900 makes 125 PS @ 9,500 rpm.

Which is lighter, Kawasaki Z900 or Ducati Panigale V4 R?

Ducati Panigale V4 R weighs about 172 kg and Kawasaki Z900 about 213 kg, so Ducati Panigale V4 R is easier to push and park.

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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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