Kawasaki Z 900 (bis 2019) versus Ducati Monster 1000

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Kawasaki

Kawasaki Z 900 (bis 2019)

Naked
Ducati

Ducati Monster 1000

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2017 bis 2019
Built von 2005 bis 2005
RRP 9.495 €
RRP
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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.

Price / Availability / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 9,095€
  • Used (2 years old): 6,700€
  • Years of construction: since 2016
  • Availability: good, wide choice
  • Colours: metallic-black with matt-black; black-metallic with matt-white; green with matt grey; grey-metallic with ebony