Kawasaki D-tracker 150 vs Ducati Hypermotard 796
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki D-tracker 150 vs Ducati Hypermotard 796. Kawasaki D-tracker 150: Approximately 13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX 150 platform specs) hp, Approximately 116 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 110–115 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and tuning), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Ducati Hypermotard 796: 81 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki D-tracker 150
Ducati Hypermotard 796
Horsepower (hp)
13.5 hp
81 hp
Torque (Nm)
11.5 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
210 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
116 kg
170 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
Approximately 13.5 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX 150 platform specs)
81 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
Approximately 11.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm (estimated based on KLX 150 platform specs)
78 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 110–115 km/h (estimated; note: varies by conditions and tuning)
210 km/h
Weight
Approximately 116 kg (wet/curb weight)
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 2.5–3.0 L/100km (33–40 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki D-tracker 150
7.5/10
"A brilliant urban weapon if you buy one carefully inspected."
Pros
+Rock-solid KLX-based engine
+Excellent low-speed maneuverability
+Strong dealer parts network
Cons
−Fork seals leak frequently
−Plastic trim cracks easily
−Overdue valve checks common
Ducati Hypermotard 796
8.0/10
"A brilliant used buy — if you do your homework first."
Pros
+Addictive L-twin character
+Manageable power, hugely rewarding
+Stunning Italian street presence
Cons
−Desmo service bills hurt
−Crash damage history rampant
−Heat soak in traffic
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