Ducati Monster 1200 2014 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Ducati Monster 1200 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Overview - Ducati Monster 1200 2014 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Ducati Monster 1200 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 2014 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Ducati Monster 1200 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Ducati Monster 1200 2014

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	135 HP	Engine power	138 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,600 rpm
Torque	Torque	118 Nm	Torque	110 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,800 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	11.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	1,198 ccm	Displacement	1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Fixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,156 mm	Length	2,095 mm
Height	Height	1,117 mm	Height	1,085 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,511 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 1200 2014

The fact that the new 1200 continues the typical monster look makes it one of the most beautiful naked bikes on the market today.

Driving modes

ABS / DTC

Nix

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

All in all, the new Z1000 is a successful further development of its predecessor. The lack of traction control is more of a marketing problem than a problem for end customers.

Powerful engine

rich sound

unique design

No traction control

nervous chassis