Ducati 899 Panigale 2014 vs. Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025

Ducati 899 Panigale 2014

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025

Overview - Ducati 899 Panigale 2014 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025

Ducati 899 Panigale 2014

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025

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Technical Specifications Ducati 899 Panigale 2014 compared to Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025

Ducati 899 Panigale 2014

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025

Ducati 899 Panigale 2014

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	100 mm	Bore	77 mm
Stroke	Stroke	57.2 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	148 HP	Engine power	136 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	99 Nm	Torque	113 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,600 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	898 ccm	Displacement	1,099 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Aluminium

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock, Petal
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Tokico

Brakes Rear

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

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Cruise control, Traction control

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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	50 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,075 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,190 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,426 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	830 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	193 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	235 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati 899 Panigale 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Ninja 1100SX 2025

The standard version of the Ninja 1100SX also benefits from the most important upgrades for 2025: the more practical engine, the revised traction control and the changed gear ratio make the Ninja fit for the future. Minor weaknesses such as the high fuel consumption and low payload diminish the overall impression somewhat. Yet the Ninja 1100SX SE remains an excellent sporting motorcycle for riders looking for comfort and dynamics in equal measure.

Four-cylinder suitable for everyday use and yet fun to ride

high stability, solid workmanship

high touring capability

quickshifter and traction control operate at a high level

great reponsiveness even in Sport mode

Relatively high fuel consumption

fork with weaknesses in reponsiveness

low payload

operation not always intuitive