Ducati Monster 821 versus Kawasaki Z 900
Ducati Monster 821
Kawasaki Z 900
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Chassis
- Powerful motor
- Brake
- Service
- Powerful engine
- Precise chassis
- Easy-to-control brakes
- Value for money
- Pillion comfort
- Pillion comfort
- Partial operation
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.154 mm Height : 1.061 mm
Seat : 785 mm
Weight : 213 kg
Length : 2.070 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 212 kg
Engine
Displacement: 821 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 88 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 948 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 109 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 87 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 18 Litre
Performance: 125 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 99 NM bei 7.700 U/Min Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 315 km
Chassis
Lattice tube (steel) Rear suspension:
Mono-featherleg
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
41 mm upside-down fork (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Brakes
Double disc Rear brake
Disk
Double disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 250 mm)
Expensive, but good
All peace, joy and flourishing landscapes? Except for the moment of setting up in curves and the feeling that it could get a bit hot in the summer thanks to the curvature on the right knee, there is one more point. The bags of the monster buyer should be deep and well filled, because on the price tag are 11,200 euros. This is cheap, but only in monster circles. A performance-comparable Kawasaki Z 900 costs 9,596 euros, 9,099 euros the Yamaha MT-09.
At this point, the objectivity of the tester begins to get thin. I would take the Duc and console myself with the fact that it saves 6,290 euros compared to the 1200s. That's nonsense, I know. But it's almost as stupid as motorcycling at all.
Gorgeous.
The test bike was provided to us by Ducati Hamburg.
Good - if you like athletes
What remains? At 9,845 euros, the Kawasaki Z 900 of the 2020 vintage has become more expensive, but with its electronic equipment it has also become considerably more valuable, especially in the area of security. She has lost nothing of her qualities – at least for sporty riders.
However, it is a very animating motorcycle: the bike appeals to the rider on an emotional level. Only the message is always the same: finally turn to the stop! If you like this and don't need a socioseat, you have a fully everyday athlete colleague here. If this is too hectic, the new features will not convince you either.
The test bike was provided to us by Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.
