Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013 vs. Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013

Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

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Overview - Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013 vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

The Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013 and the Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018 are both naked bikes that offer unique features and performance capabilities.

Starting with the Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013, it boasts a powerful engine with 100 HP and 103 Nm of torque. Its 2-cylinder air-cooled engine provides an enormous amount of torque, making it a beast on the road. The tubular frame adds to its overall stability and handling. The front brakes feature double disks with four pistons and radial technology, ensuring excellent stopping power. The front and rear tires have a width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, providing good traction and stability. The wheelbase is 1450mm, contributing to its overall stability, and the seat height is 810mm. However, it does have a relatively high kerb weight of 188kg, which may impact maneuverability. One drawback of the Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013 is its noticeable load changes and poorly readable instruments.

Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013

Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013

On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018 offers a smooth engine with 95 HP and 91.2 Nm of torque. Its 4-cylinder liquid-cooled engine provides a punch at around 6000 rpm, making it ideal for city traffic. The double cradle frame enhances its stability and handling. The front brakes also feature double disks with four pistons, but with petal technology, ensuring finely controllable braking. Similar to the Ducati Monster, the front and rear tires have a width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase and seat height are the same as the Ducati Monster at 1450mm and 795mm, respectively. However, the Kawasaki Z900 has a higher kerb weight of 210kg, which may affect its acceleration, especially with its 48 hp power output.

In terms of strengths, the Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013 stands out with its enormous torque and radical manageability. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018 excels with its smooth engine that delivers a punch at around 6000 rpm, finely controllable brakes, smooth running for city traffic, stable performance at motorway speeds, and good handling. It also offers a typical 4-cylinder shriek, although it is more restrained at low revs.

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

However, both bikes have their weaknesses. The Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013 suffers from noticeable load changes and poorly readable instruments. On the other hand, the Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018 may be quite small for tall people, has a relatively high weight of 210kg, and its acceleration may be impacted by its weight when producing only 48 hp.

In conclusion, both the Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013 and the Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018 have their unique strengths and weaknesses. The Ducati offers enormous torque and radical manageability, while the Kawasaki provides a smooth engine, finely controllable brakes, and good handling. However, potential buyers should consider factors such as their height, weight, and desired performance when making a decision between the two.

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013 compared to Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013
Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore98 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke71.5 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power95 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque103 NmTorque91.2 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.3 Compression Ratio11.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,078 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyPetal

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 width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)188 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013

Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013

It is the modern definition of classic-elegant sportiness.

Enormous torque

radically manageable

Noticeable load changes

poorly readable instruments

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

The Z900 is a top entry-level motorbike. Very smooth engine, great brakes and lots of adjustment options on the chassis and levers. The acceleration may be too good for speed junkies, but it's just right for learning. The lack of electronic gimmicks, riding modes and traction control doesn't bother either, but makes the Z900 a good bike to learn the basics of two-wheeled locomotion. A high-quality purist, a real motorbike, even with only 48 hp!

Smooth engine with punch at approx. 6000 rpm

Finely controllable brakes

Smooth running of the engine super for city traffic

Typical 4-cylinder shriek, but very restrained at low revs

Stable at motorway speeds

Good handling

Quite small for tall people

rather high weight of 210 kg

acceleration with 48 hp rather poor due to weight

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster 1100 Evo vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW

There are a few key differences between a Ducati Monster 1100 Evo 2013 and a Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018. It takes less time to sell a Ducati Monster 1100 Evo with 92 days compared to 194 days for a Kawasaki Z900 70kW. Since model year 2010 1000PS.de editors have written 5 reviews for the Ducati Monster 1100 Evo and 10 reviews for the Kawasaki Z900 70kW since model year 2018. The first review for the Ducati Monster 1100 Evo was published on 5/19/2011 and now has more than 16,000 views. This compares to more than 104,300 views for the first review on Kawasaki Z900 70kW published on 11/23/2018.

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