Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2024 vs. Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2024

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Overview - Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2024 vs Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2024

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

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Technical Specifications Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2024 compared to Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2024

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2024

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	66 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	73 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	65.2 Nm	Torque	91.2 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11	Compression Ratio	11.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	50 mm	Throttle Bore	36 mm
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	803 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	140 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Double cradle
Rake	Rake	66 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	108 mm	Trail	105 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	330 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	Petal

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,449 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	185 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	210 kg
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z900 70kW 2018

The Z900 is a top entry-level motorbike. Very smooth engine, great brakes and lots of adjustment options on the chassis and levers. The acceleration may be too good for speed junkies, but it's just right for learning. The lack of electronic gimmicks, riding modes and traction control doesn't bother either, but makes the Z900 a good bike to learn the basics of two-wheeled locomotion. A high-quality purist, a real motorbike, even with only 48 hp!

Smooth engine with punch at approx. 6000 rpm

Finely controllable brakes

Smooth running of the engine super for city traffic

Typical 4-cylinder shriek, but very restrained at low revs

Stable at motorway speeds

Good handling

Quite small for tall people

rather high weight of 210 kg

acceleration with 48 hp rather poor due to weight