Ducati Streetfighter V4 S vs Kawasaki Z1000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Streetfighter V4 S vs Kawasaki Z1000. Ducati Streetfighter V4 S: 208 hp (155 kW) hp, 436 lbs (198 kg) weight, top speed 186 mph (299 km/h) est., Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Kawasaki Z1000: 142 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 235 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Streetfighter V4 S
Kawasaki Z1000
Horsepower (hp)
208 hp
142 hp
Torque (Nm)
90.6 Nm
111 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
186 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
436 kg
235 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
208 hp (155 kW)
142 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
90.6 lb-ft (123 Nm)
111 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Top Speed
186 mph (299 km/h) est.
225 km/h
Weight
436 lbs (198 kg)
235 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Streetfighter V4 S
8.5/10
"The most intense streetfighter money can buy, handle with respect."
Pros
+Engine sensation is genuinely addictive
+Öhlins suspension exceptionally capable
+Electronics suite best-in-class
Cons
−Desmo service costs sting hard
−Heat from engine relentless
−Parts prices are brutal
Kawasaki Z1000
7.8/10
"Raw, uncompromising supernaked that rewards confident, experienced riders enormously."
Pros
+Brutal, characterful inline-four engine
+Aggressive styling still turns heads
+Sharp, communicative chassis
Cons
−Highway comfort genuinely poor
−Valve checks get expensive fast
−Drop damage very common used
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