Kawasaki Z 900 (bis 2019) versus Ducati Monster 1000

Kawasaki Z 900 (bis 2019)

Naked

Ducati Monster 1000

Naked

In addition to the retro 900 called Z900RS, Kawasaki also has the modern form in the program, and that is simply called Z900. Trust is good: Motorcycles from a company whose products starred in the first Mad Max flick can't be bad in principle. But it's better if we... weiter

Kawasaki Z900

Gallery

Monster 1000

Kein Testbericht verfügbar

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2019

Built von 2005 bis 2005

RRP 9.495 €

RRP

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Engine powerful and powerful
Value for money
Chassis

Pros:

Cons:

Pillion comfort
no electronic driving aids

Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.450 mm
Length : 2.070 mm Height : 1.065 mm
Seat : 795 mm
Weight : 210 kg

Wheelbase: 1.440 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 181 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 948 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssigkeitsgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor type unknown 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 992 ccm
Cooling: Öl-Luft
Drive: Kette

Performance

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
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

Maximum speed: 230 km/h
Performance: 94 HP

Tank contents: 14 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
Double loop (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

Front brake
Double disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Disc (∅ 250 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

The Kawasaki Z900 is a power. The whole thing gets all the better if you get the approximately 9,000 euros (yes, it's so cheap!) cost price. The Kawa can effortlessly annoy far stronger machines on country roads, making the 9,000 even more fitting.

However: On the other hand, this is quite a lot of money for a motorcycle, which can only be used to a very limited extent. The evening round around the block, even if it's a little bigger? Let's go, off for it. Or to the city for shopping? Join them, as long as you like to shop alone and a maximum of one backpack full.
Everything else is done by the second moped ... nevertheless: thumbs up!

Testbike -> Thanks to Heller & Soltau in St. Michaelisdonn.