Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 vs. Ducati Monster 1100 2009

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Ducati Monster 1100 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 vs Ducati Monster 1100 2009

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Ducati Monster 1100 2009

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018 compared to Ducati Monster 1100 2009

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Ducati Monster 1100 2009

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Ducati Monster 1100 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	73.4 mm	Bore	98 mm
Stroke	Stroke	56 mm	Stroke	71.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	111 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	10.7
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	2
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	948 ccm	Displacement	1,078 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,470 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	835 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2018

Its four-cylinder is silky smooth while delivering enough power to make you grin under your helmet. It is also very easy to move, which should make it a great commuter bike in everyday life and serve as an iconic fun bike at the weekend. The looks find the perfect straddle of classic design and modern details to form a coherent retro package that is also a worthy tribute to Kawasaki history. It's a great naked bike with a snazzy look.

Powerful and smooth engine

good looks

comfortable seating position

easy to ride

balanced handling. Not nervous and not ponderous

no shift assistant

heavier than other retro bikes in this class

seat a little too soft on long tours

no wind protection