Ducati Streetfighter V4 S vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Streetfighter V4 S vs Kawasaki Z900. 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 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 V4 S
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
208 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
90.6 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
186 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
436 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
208 hp (155 kW)
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
90.6 lb-ft (123 Nm)
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
186 mph (299 km/h) est.
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
436 lbs (198 kg)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, 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 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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