Ducati 900ss vs Kawasaki Zx-7r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati 900ss vs Kawasaki Zx-7r. Ducati 900ss: 73 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Zx-7r: 126 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 209 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 265 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati 900ss
Kawasaki Zx-7r
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
126 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
84 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
265 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
209 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
73 hp @ 7,000 rpm
126 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
84 Nm @ 9,000 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
265 km/h
Weight
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
209 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati 900ss
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic that punishes neglect and rewards diligent ownership hard."
Pros
+Addictive desmodue torque delivery
+Timeless Italian styling
+Predictable, communicative chassis
Cons
−Expensive desmo valve services
−Notorious electrical unreliability
−Hard seat for distance
Kawasaki Zx-7r
7.8/10
"A flawed, magnificent analogue superbike that rewards committed, skilled riders."
Pros
+Screaming top-end power delivery
+Gorgeous aggressive period styling
+Teaches real riding skills
Cons
−Parts availability shrinking fast
−Brutal below 8k rpm
−Thirsty for a 750
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