Ducati Streetfighter V4 vs Kawasaki Z900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Streetfighter V4 vs Kawasaki Z900. Ducati Streetfighter V4: 208 hp @ 13,000 rpm hp, 201 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h, 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
Kawasaki Z900
Horsepower (hp)
208 hp
125 hp
Torque (Nm)
123 Nm
98.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
299 km/h
225 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
201 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
208 hp @ 13,000 rpm
125 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
123 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7,700 rpm
Top Speed
299 km/h
225 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
201 kg (curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated 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 V4
8.5/10
"The most visceral naked bike money can buy, used or otherwise."
Pros
+Absolutely savage V4 performance
+Best-in-class electronics suite
+Stunning visual presence
Cons
−Expensive Ducati service intervals
−Eats tires aggressively
−Early throttle-by-wire glitches
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
Top 10 Accessories
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