Ducati Monster versus Kawasaki Z 900

Ducati Monster

Naked

Kawasaki Z 900

Naked

Built since 1993 and over 350,000 times, Ducati does not shy away from radical changes with the 2021 variant of their monsters. The striking feature of a tubular space frame is searched in vain on the new monster. Instead, the... weiter

DUCATI Monster (2021) | TEST (deutsch)

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Kawasaki Z900 2025 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2025~

Built von 2020 bis 2025~

RRP 12.690 €

RRP 9.845 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Fun
good standard equipment
Lighter, stronger, better to handle and still cheaper than the previous model
A2 version with 35kW available

Pros:

Gentlemen's engine with power, character and everything else
roughened 4-cylinder sound
Good standard equipment
Very good brakes with cornering ABS
Balanced handling

Cons:

More expensive than most competitors
lots of plastic on the sides

Cons:

app in need of improvement
limited pillion comfort

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.474 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 188 kg

Wheelbase: 1.455 mm
Length : 2.070 mm Height : 1.080 mm
Seat : 830 mm
Weight : 213 (max: 395 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Liquid-cooled four-stroke in-line four-cylinder 4 Cylinder
Displacement: 948 ccm
Hub: 56 mm
Hole: 73 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 226 km/h
Performance: 111 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 280 km

Maximum speed: 240 km/h
Performance: 124 HP at 9.500 U/Min
Torque: 97 NM bei 7.700 U/Min

Tank contents: 17 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 354 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Cast aluminium (aluminium)

Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD fork 43 mm (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 120/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 180/55 17 inches

Frame type:
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

Front brake
Double disc, Brembo with radially mounted four-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston (∅ 245 mm)

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

Conclusion - what gets stuck

For so many years, Ducati stuck to the typical appearance of the monsters that change was really time. But how many monsters are still in it? We find a lot when you are open to change. You'll see how well the new monster will sell. In any case, however, the target group is likely to have become much wider. The new monster is also interesting for holders of the A2 driving licence, because after 2 years you can not open the 35 kW to the full 111 hp, but at least to 95 hp. And that should ensure many years of driving fun. In short, the reworking of the monsters seems clear and thoughtful to us and could give a new lease of life to the monsters' success story.

Our thanks go to Ducati-Hamburg for the test bike.

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