Ducati Monster 696 2012 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2021

Ducati Monster 696 2012

Ducati Monster 696 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

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Overview - Ducati Monster 696 2012 vs Kawasaki Z900 2021

Ducati Monster 696 2012

Ducati Monster 696 2012

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 696 2012 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2021

Ducati Monster 696 2012
Kawasaki Z900 2021
Ducati Monster 696 2012
Ducati Monster 696 2012
Kawasaki Z900 2021
Kawasaki Z900 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke57.2 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power80 HPEngine power125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque69 NmTorque98.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,750 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.7 Compression Ratio11.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder2Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement696 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height60 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,058 mmLength2,070 mm
HeightHeight1,060 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height770 mmSeat Height795 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 696 2012

Ducati Monster 696 2012

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster 696 vs Kawasaki Z900

Price Ducati Monster 696

Model year
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Price Kawasaki Z900

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Current average market prices

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