Ducati Desmosedici Rr vs Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Desmosedici Rr
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
Horsepower (hp)
200 hp
77 hp
Torque (Nm)
118 Nm
37.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
290 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
171 kg
187 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
200 hp @ 13,800 rpm
77 hp @ 14,500 rpm
Torque
118 Nm @ 10,500 rpm
37.2 Nm @ 13,000 rpm
Top Speed
~290 km/h
200 km/h (estimated; approximately 185-200 km/h real-world)
Weight
171 kg (dry weight; ~186 kg wet/curb)
187 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~10–13 L/100km (estimated real-world; note: highly dependent on riding style)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Ducati Desmosedici Rr
8.5/10
"The ultimate collector's motorcycle that occasionally moonlights as transport."
Pros
+Genuine MotoGP DNA throughout
+Appreciating collector asset
+Exhaust note is otherworldly
Cons
−Parts availability nearly impossible
−Maintenance costs are punishing
−Ergonomics genuinely brutal
Kawasaki Ninja Zx-4r
8.5/10
"The best small-bore inline-four you can buy right now."
Pros
+Screaming high-rev character
+Flickable, communicative chassis
+Adjustable suspension standard
Cons
−Early throttle-by-wire glitches
−Tight, expensive service intervals
−Often previously abused hard
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