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Ducati 959 Panigale 2016 vs. Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Ducati 959 Panigale 2016

Ducati 959 Panigale 2016

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

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Overview - Ducati 959 Panigale 2016 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Ducati 959 Panigale 2016

Ducati 959 Panigale 2016

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Technical Specifications Ducati 959 Panigale 2016 compared to Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Ducati 959 Panigale 2016
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020
Ducati 959 Panigale 2016
Ducati 959 Panigale 2016
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore100 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke60.8 mmStroke45.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power157 HPEngine power130 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpm
TorqueTorque107.4 NmTorque70.8 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque11,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio12.9
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement955 ccmDisplacement636 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TechnologyTechnologyBig PistonTechnologyBig Piston
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel151 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeMonocoqueFrame typeTwin Tube, Perimeter, Extruded
RakeRake66 degreeRake66.5 degree
TrailTrail96 mmTrail101 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter220 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

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 height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,056 mmLength2,025 mm
HeightHeight1,115 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,431 mmWheelbase1,400 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati 959 Panigale 2016

Ducati 959 Panigale 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2020

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R is a perfectly sized supersport motorbike. With its 130 hp, sporty but controlled riding is possible. The shorter gearing and the 36cc extra displacement ensure that you can be a bit lazier on the road. A worthy flag-waver for the 600cc supersport segment.

Great engine with a great mix of revving and torque

supersport pleasure with lively handling - but still no ascetic feeling in the saddle

well responsive fork and decent, adjustable chassis.

Some details could do with more finesse - number plate holder and indicators!

The overall silhouette is not sporty enough. The sporty bike could do with more aggressiveness.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati 959 Panigale vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

Price Ducati 959 Panigale

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Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R

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