Ducati Diavel 1200 2012 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Ducati Diavel 1200 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Overview - Ducati Diavel 1200 2012 vs Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Ducati Diavel 1200 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

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Technical Specifications Ducati Diavel 1200 2012 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Ducati Diavel 1200 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Ducati Diavel 1200 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	77.2 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	50.9 mm
Engine power	Engine power	162 HP	Engine power	125 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	127.5 Nm	Torque	98.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,200 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	11.2
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm	Displacement	953 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Height	Height	1,192 mm	Height	1,065 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,590 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	770 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Diavel 1200 2012

The Ducati Diavel 1200 is a successful prestige object that really leaves no one cold. In the Cromo version, this dignified, elitist flair that defines a Diavel comes across particularly well, without becoming obtrusive or even embarrassing.

Unconventional look

sporty, upright seating position

agile

low weight

dynamic rideability

gentle but powerful brakes.

Chassis worse compared to the competition.

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki did well to rethink and rebuild the Z1000 from the ground up. It was given a dark soul whose roots lie in the (un)good old days, but it seems more genuine and cohesive thanks to its independent development. Kawa did justice to itself and the wishes of its customers to a high degree. All in all, a courageous product for courageous riders.

Relatively much power

powerful appearance

much comfort

optimal chassis

acceptable price.

Uncontrollable instrument unit

partial manual force present.