Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs. Ducati Monster 1200 R 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Ducati Monster 1200 R 2017

Ducati Monster 1200 R 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki Z1000 2012 vs Ducati Monster 1200 R 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Ducati Monster 1200 R 2017

Ducati Monster 1200 R 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z1000 2012 compared to Ducati Monster 1200 R 2017

Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Ducati Monster 1200 R 2017
Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Ducati Monster 1200 R 2017
Ducati Monster 1200 R 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore77 mmBore106 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke67.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power138 HPEngine power152 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque110 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,800 rpmRpm at Torque7,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio13
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,043 ccmDisplacement1,198.4 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountDeflection
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, PetalTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width200 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,095 mmLength2,156 mm
HeightHeight1,085 mmHeight1,117 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,509 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height815 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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

Ducati Monster 1200 R 2017

Ducati Monster 1200 R 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z1000 vs Ducati Monster 1200 R

Price Kawasaki Z1000

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Ducati Monster 1200 R

Model year
Current average market prices

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