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Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark 2015 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark 2015

Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark 2015

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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Overview - Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark 2015 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark 2015

Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark 2015

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Technical Specifications Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark 2015 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark 2015
Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark 2015
Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark 2015
Kawasaki Z1000 2012
Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore106 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke67.9 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power162 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
TorqueTorque127.5 NmTorque110 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio11.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
DisplacementDisplacement1,198.4 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

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 width240 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height45 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,257 mmLength2,095 mm
HeightHeight1,192 mmHeight1,085 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,590 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height770 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark 2015

Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price Ducati Diavel 1200 Dark

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Z1000

Model year
Current average market prices

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