Ducati Monster 796 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Monster 796 vs Kawasaki Z900. Ducati Monster 796: 87 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Z900: 125 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Monster 796
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
87 hp @ 8,250 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical 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 796
7.8/10
"The accessible Ducati that actually delivers on the badge's promise."
Pros
+Addictive torquey L-twin character
+Iconic trellis frame design
+Surprisingly manageable power delivery
Cons
−Italian electrics age poorly
−Desmo service scares buyers unnecessarily
−Heat soak in traffic brutal
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
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