Ducati Streetfighter 848 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Streetfighter 848 vs Kawasaki Z900. Ducati Streetfighter 848: 132 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Streetfighter 848
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
132 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
96 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
132 hp @ 10,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
96 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 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 Streetfighter 848
8.0/10
"A brilliant used buy if the service history stacks up."
Pros
+Ferocious, addictive L-twin soundtrack
+Razor-sharp chassis and steering
+Excellent used value now
Cons
−Expensive Desmo valve services
−Heat soak in traffic
−Limited luggage or practicality
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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