Ducati Monster 937 vs Kawasaki Z900

Autocar India

Ducati Monster 937

Standard

13.99 lakh

Kawasaki Z900

Standard

9.99 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

890 cc
948 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel-Injected
N/A

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

2 cylinder
4 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
N/A

Max Engine Power

111 hp @ 9000 rpm
125 hp @ 9500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

91.1 Nm @ 7250 rpm
98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm

Bore

96 mm
73.4 mm

Stroke

61.5 mm
56 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
6

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

N/A

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

14 L
17 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
21 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

3.5 L
2.6 L

Top Speed

200 kph
240 kph

Auto Start/Stop

User Reported Mileage

–
19.96 kmpl

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Monocoque Aluminum
Trellis, High Tensile Steel

Chassis type

Aluminum monocoque frame
High strength steel trellis

Front Suspension Type

Showa Ø 43 mm usd fork
ø41 mm Inverted Fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/120 mm mm

Rear Suspension Type

Showa monoshock with adjustable preload. Aluminum double-sided swingarm
Horizontal Back-link with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability/140 mm mm

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
300 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

245 mm
250 mm

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

120/70 - ZR17
120/70 - ZR17

Rear Tyre Size

180/55 - ZR17
180/55 - ZR17

Radial tyres

N/A
N/A

Front Disc/Drum Size

320 mm
–

Rear Disc/Drum Size

245 mm
–

Calliper Type

Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston
Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Disc
–

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Dimensions

Length

2083 mm
2065 mm

Width

868 mm
830 mm

Height

1236 mm
1075 mm

Wheelbase

1492 mm
1450 mm

Seat height

815 mm
830 mm

Ground Clearance

202 mm
145 mm

Kerb Weight

188 kg
213 kg

Adjustable seat height

–
N/A

Safety

Combined Braking System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Cornering ABS

–

Side-stand indicator

–

Hazard lights

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

Pass-light switch

Underseat storage light

–

Engine-kill switch

Audio System

–

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

Navigation

Riding Modes

–

Cruise Control

Quickshifter

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Stepped Seat

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Low Oil Indicator

Low Battery Indicator

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Electric Start

Clock

Battery

12V - 6.5 Ah
Maintenance Free

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Turn Signal

Odometer

Stand Alarm

Digital Fuel Guage

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Shift Light

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Switchable ABS

Keyless Lock

–

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

Touchscreen

Tachometer

Trip Meter

Distance to Empty Range

–

Average Fuel Consumption

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

–

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

Gear Indicator

Service due indicator

Speedometer

Digital
–

Tachometer Type

Digital
Digital