Ducati Monster 821 vs Kawasaki Z900 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	Testastretta Single 11°, L-Twin Cylinder,Desmodromic 4-Valves Per Cylinder	Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled DOHC Engine
Engine Capacity	0.8 L	--
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Wet Sump
Bore X Stroke	88 mm x 67.5 mm	73.4 mm x 56 mm
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	11.8:1
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	Fuel Injection
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Clutch Type	Hydraulic Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter and Twin Lambda Probes	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Displacement	821 cc	948 cc
Maximum Power	--	123.29 bhp
Maximum Torque	--	98.6 Nm
Top Speed	--	195 kmph

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Performance

Power (PS)	112 hp PS	--
Engine Displacement	821 cc	--
Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
Torque	89 Nm	--

Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Halogen	LED
Accessory Outlet	Yes	No
Indicator Light	Bulb	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition Type	Electronic	Digital
Fuel Supply System	Electric Fuel Injection (EFI)	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear)	140 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	130 mm	--
Body Frame Material	Steel	--
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Front Suspension	Telescopic	Inverted Fork
Body Frame Type	Trellis	--
Rear Suspension	Mono Shock	Horizontal Back-link
Seat Type	Stepped Seat	Dual Stepped

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Dimension

Length	2170 mm	2115 mm
Width	800 mm	825 mm
Height	1055 mm	1065 mm
Dry Weight	179.5 kg	--
Curb Weight	205.5 kg	210 kg
Wheelbase	1480 mm	1450 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Category	--	Super Sport
Ground Clearance	--	130 mm
Seat Height	--	795 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/60 ZR17	180/55 ZR17
Tyre Type	--	Runflat

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Stability Control	Yes	No
Launch Control	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Urban,Touring, Sport, Enduro Urban,Touring, Sport, Enduro	Sport, Road Sport, Road
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	No
Central Locking	Optional Optional	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Side Reflectors	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Oil Change Indicator	Optional Optional	--
Tachometer	Digital Digital	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Additional Features	Dda (Ducati Data Analyser) Dda (Ducati Data Analyser)	--
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No

Transmission

Wheel Type

Alloy Alloy

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Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc