Ducati Monster 1200 S 2016 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2016

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2016

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Kawasaki Z1000 2012

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Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 S 2016 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2016
Kawasaki Z1000 2012

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore98 mmBore77 mm
StrokeStroke71.5 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power145 HPEngine power138 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,600 rpm
TorqueTorque125 NmTorque110 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque7,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.5 Compression Ratio11.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,198 ccmDisplacement1,043 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Petal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston
Shock mountShock mountFixed caliperShock mountFixed caliper

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 width190 mmRear tyre width190 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,156 mmLength2,095 mm
HeightHeight1,117 mmHeight1,085 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,511 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17.5 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2016

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2016

Ducati returns to consistency and brings out more of the classic character of the Monster, while the design has been sharpened in small steps: Shorter tail, shorter wheelbase, smaller tank. The engine has become cleaner and more powerful at the same time, the electronics more comprehensive. In addition to ABS and TC, the Monster also has wheelie control, and the S version even has cornering ABS. The standard quickshifter underlines the sportiness of the Monster, which could be more aggressive in its power delivery. On the other hand, these 150 hp can be ridden by a very wide range of customers.

Top chassis hardware

timeless design

strong brakes, intuitive menu navigation

automatic gearshift as standard

Unconventional handling

not of high quality in every detail

lacks punch

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 Monster 1200 S vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price Ducati Monster 1200 S

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Price Kawasaki Z1000

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