Ducati XDiavel V4 2026 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS 2026

Ducati XDiavel V4 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2026

Overview - Ducati XDiavel V4 2026 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS 2026

Ducati XDiavel V4 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2026

Technical Specifications Ducati XDiavel V4 2026 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS 2026

Ducati XDiavel V4 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2026

Ducati XDiavel V4 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	73.4 mm
Stroke	Stroke	53.5 mm	Stroke	56 mm
Engine power	Engine power	168 HP	Engine power	116 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,300 rpm
Torque	Torque	126 Nm	Torque	98 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,700 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	14	Compression Ratio	11.8
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	46 mm	Throttle Bore	36 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
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	4	Cylinders	4
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,158 ccm	Displacement	948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	50 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	145 mm	Travel	140 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Monocoque	Frame type	Tubular
Trail	Trail	124 mm	Trail	98 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	330 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	265 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie,	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, , , , , , , ,

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	240 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	45 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,620 mm	Wheelbase	1,465 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	770 mm	Seat Height	835 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	229 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	197 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2, A
Range	Range	303 km	Range	340 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	154 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	117 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	6.6 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5 l/100km
Euro Norm	Euro Norm	Euro 5+	Euro Norm	Euro 5+

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	Connectivity, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display, ,	Equipment	Connectivity, LED-Headlights, , , ,

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati XDiavel V4 2026

The Ducati XDiavel V4 is not a bike for the masses. It is demanding - both in terms of riding and price - but it also delivers. The V4 is incredible fun and offers massive grunt, albeit not in every situation. The suspension is suitable for touring, the brakes are impeccable and the electronics are at the highest level. The riding performance is much sportier than you would expect from the format. If you don't want to choose between a muscle bike and a cruiser, you get both here - with Ducati DNA, but also with its own peculiarities.

Powerful V4 engine with high revviness and sporty characteristics

High maximum lean angle despite relaxed seating position

Surprisingly agile handling for a cruiser of this size

Comfortable suspension set-up

High-quality braking system

Complete electronics package

Good ergonomics

Powerful appearance

Large, clearly legible 6.9 inch TFT display with sensible menu navigation

Surprisingly suitable for long distances

Requires active shifting

real consumption with a very sporty driving style

suspension only awkwardly adjustable

visible hoses and cables, right side of engine looks untidy

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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Ducati XDiavel V4 2026 vs. Kawasaki Z900 RS 2026

Overview - Ducati XDiavel V4 2026 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS 2026

Technical Specifications Ducati XDiavel V4 2026 compared to Kawasaki Z900 RS 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Equipment

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati XDiavel V4 2026

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2026

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati XDiavel V4 vs Kawasaki Z900 RS

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