Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 vs. Ducati Monster 696 2009

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Ducati Monster 696 2009

Ducati Monster 696 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 vs Ducati Monster 696 2009

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Ducati Monster 696 2009

Ducati Monster 696 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022 compared to Ducati Monster 696 2009

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022
Ducati Monster 696 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke57.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power68.2 HPEngine power80 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.7
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder2
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement696 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height770 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

Kawasaki Z650 RS 2022

With the RS, Kawasaki proves that it has mastered the art of retro bikes. You immediately forget that underneath the pretty dress is the normal Z650, because thanks to the right details, the retro design has been convincingly implemented. In the saddle, you enjoy the accessibility that you know from the technical sister. A retro bike that both beginners and experienced bikers will really enjoy!

perfectly realised retro design

analogue displays

lively engine,accessible handling

powerful brakes

comfortable ergonomics

adjustable levers

real eye-catcher

slightly softer sound

Ducati Monster 696 2009

Ducati Monster 696 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z650 RS vs Ducati Monster 696

Price Kawasaki Z650 RS

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Price Ducati Monster 696

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