Ducati Streetfighter S 2012 vs. Kawasaki Z650 2023

Ducati Streetfighter S 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Overview - Ducati Streetfighter S 2012 vs Kawasaki Z650 2023

Ducati Streetfighter S 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2023

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Technical Specifications Ducati Streetfighter S 2012 compared to Kawasaki Z650 2023

Ducati Streetfighter S 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Ducati Streetfighter S 2012

Kawasaki Z650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	104 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	64.7 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	154 HP	Engine power	68 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	115 Nm	Torque	65.7 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	10.8
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Dry	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,099 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

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

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	190 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,120 mm	Length	2,055 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,475 mm	Wheelbase	1,410 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	840 mm	Seat Height	790 mm
Kerb Weight	Kerb Weight	197 kg	Kerb Weight	185 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Streetfighter S 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z650 2023

The Kawasaki Z 650 is probably the most docile motorbike in the naked bike segment. And that is to be understood in an absolutely positive way - as long as you are not particularly tall and heavy. It is slim, light, agile and accessible. All the controls, but also the engine, do not overwhelm. If you are looking for spectacular performance, you should go for the Z 900, but if you are looking for a nimble and easy-to-ride motorbike, you will be satisfied.

Very accessible handling

Very compact and easy to manoeuvre

Motorcycle appears light and compact

Gives small riders a lot of confidence

Adjustable levers

Not enough space on the bike for tall riders

bike looks a class smaller than 650cc overall

engine looks a bit tame

very defensive seating position

handlebars too narrow and cranked too much for a naked bike.