Ducati Monster 1200 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Monster 1200
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
124 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
211 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
145 hp @ 9,250 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
124 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Monster 1200
8.5/10
"Flawed, expensive, and completely impossible to resist buying."
Pros
+Intoxicating L-twin soundtrack
+Razor-sharp chassis response
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive desmo service intervals
−Pre-2016 dry clutch annoyance
−Hard seat beyond two hours
Kawasaki Z900
8.5/10
"The used streetfighter benchmark that rivals struggle to beat at this money."
Pros
+Fantastic power-to-price ratio
+Chassis feedback genuinely excellent
+Parts and servicing affordable
Cons
−Pre-2020 forks underwhelming
−Vibes above 8,000rpm noticeable
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent