Ducati Monster 2024 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2024

Ducati Monster 2024

Ducati Monster 2024

Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2024

Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2024

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Overview - Ducati Monster 2024 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2024

Ducati Monster 2024

Ducati Monster 2024

Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2024

Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2024

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 2024 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2024

Ducati Monster 2024
Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore94 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke67.5 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power111 HPEngine power111 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque93 NmTorque98.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.3 Compression Ratio10.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Throttle BoreThrottle Bore53 mmThrottle Bore36 mm
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement937 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel140 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTubular
RakeRake66 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail93 mmTrail98 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
Shock mountShock mountSemi-SchwimmsattelShock mountSemi-Schwimmsattel
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction control

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 height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,474 mmWheelbase1,470 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height775 mmSeat Height835 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)188 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)215 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA
RangeRange269 kmRange326 km
Combined CO2 emissionsCombined CO2 emissions120 g/kmCombined CO2 emissions124 g/km
Combined fuel consumptionCombined fuel consumption5.2 l/100kmCombined fuel consumption5.2 l/100km

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 2024

Ducati Monster 2024

You can always argue about the looks and the lack of a trellis frame, but the current Monster is anything but ugly. Basically, it would be a great everyday naked bike with pleasant ergonomics and a braking system that won't surprise even the inexperienced. The even softer suspension can also be seen as an acceptable compromise, but for a Ducati it is rather surprising that at least the front fork has not been set a little firmer. Unfortunately, the charismatic engine bucks heavily at low revs and therefore only reveals its marvellous V2 character on the country road. All in all, however, this reflects the overall image of the Monster very well: a typical Ducati that is also good for everyday riding in terms of suspension and brakes.

Typical Ducati engine with charisma

comfortable riding position

good, easy-to-use braking system

agile handling

high-quality components

comprehensive electronics package

cornering ABS

traction control depending on lean angle

Engine jerks a lot at low revs

front fork too softly set up

no longer unmistakably a Monster due to the missing trellis frame

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Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2024

Kawasaki Z900 RS SE 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster vs Kawasaki Z900 RS SE

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