Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs. Ducati Monster 821 2016

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Ducati Monster 821 2016

Ducati Monster 821 2016

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Overview - Kawasaki Z900 2021 vs Ducati Monster 821 2016

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Ducati Monster 821 2016

Ducati Monster 821 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 2021 compared to Ducati Monster 821 2016

Kawasaki Z900 2021
Ducati Monster 821 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore73.4 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke67.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power125.4 HPEngine power112 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque89 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,700 rpmRpm at Torque7,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.8 Compression Ratio12.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement821 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble 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 height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,070 mmLength2,154 mm
WidthWidth820 mmWidth867 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,061 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)210 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)205.5 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, except for the lack of a quickshifter option.

powerful four-cylinder

intuitive handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

No quickshifter option

competitors with 6-axis IMU electronically ahead.

Ducati Monster 821 2016

Ducati Monster 821 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z900 vs Ducati Monster 821

Price Kawasaki Z900

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Price Ducati Monster 821

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