Ducati Monster 795 vs Kawasaki Z800 Comparison

Updated: 04, Aug, 2021 08:21 AM

Ex-Showroom Price

₹ 7,09,000
* Delhi. May vary.
Discontinued

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₹ 7,50,000
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Kerb Weight
187 kg231 kg
Ground Clearance
167 mm150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15 litres17 litres
Wheelbase
1450 mm1445 mm
Seat Height
770 mm834 mm
Dry Weight
167 kgNA
Overall Height
1060 mm1050 mm
Overall Length
2100 mm2100 mm
Overall Width
780 mm800 mm

COMFORT FEATURES

Electric Start
Pillion Footrest
Step-up Seat/Split Seat
Pillion Grabrail
NA

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED

Mileage
16-22 kmpl (approx.)NA

ENGINE AND GEARBOX

Engine cc (Displacement)
803 cc806 cc
Bore
88 mm71 mm
Stroke
66 mm50.9 mm
Number of Cylinders
24
Compression Ratio
11:0111.9:1
Immobilizer
NA
Maintenance Service Intervals
12,000 km (7,500 m)/12 monthsNA
Valve Clearance Check
12,000 km (7,500 m)NA
Engine Details
L-Twin, 2 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, air cooledLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
Maximum Power
85.8 Bhp @ 8250 rpm111.3 Bhp @ 10200 rpm
Maximum Torque
78 Nm @ 6250 rpm83 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Number of Gears
66
Clutch
APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control, Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-runWet multi-disc, Manual
Cooling
Air CoolingLiquid Cooling
Fuel System
Electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body with stepper motorFuel injection: ø34 mm x 4 (Mikuni), with dual throttle valves
Primary drive
Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.85:1NA
Gear Ratios
1st=32/13, 2nd=30/18, 3rd=28/21, 4th=26/23, 5th=22/22, 6th=24/261st=2.571, 2nd=1.941, 3rd=1.556, 4th=1.333, 5th=1.200, 6th=1.095
Final Drive
Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39Sealed chain
Emission Norms
Euro 3NA

INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES

Oil Temperature Gauge
DigitalNA
Low Oil Pressure Light
DigitalNA
Service Reminder
DigitalNA
Low Fuel Warning Light
DigitalNA
Fuel Gauge
DigitalDigital
Tachometer
DigitalDigital
Trip Meter
DigitalDigital
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Odometer
DigitalDigital

BATTERY AND LIGHTING

Pass Light
Battery Type
Maintenance FreeMaintenance Free

MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW

Vehicle Overview
Ducati Monster 795 was once sold as the most affordable street model in the Ducati lineup. Before its discontinuation, it was sold for INR 7,09,000 and carried the same 803 cc engine as the Scrambler range of motorcycles. The engine is good for 85.8 BHP at 8250 rpm and 78 Nm at 6250 rpm. Ducati Monster 795 offers seat height of 770 mm, making it good for riders with average heights. Monster 795 weighs 187 kg and comes with 15 liter fuel tank. The street fighter competed against Kawasaki Z800 and Triumph Bonneville range in the Indian market.Kawasaki Z800 is a middleweight performance street bike from the Japanese bike maker. The 806cc, inline 4 engine on the Z800 is good for 111.3 BHP at 10200 rpm and 83 Nm at 8000 rpm. It carries a high 834 mm of seat height while its ground clearance is pretty normal at 150 mm. It claims a top speed of 233 kmph while its overall weight is bit more on the heavier side at 231 kg. Still, it just takes 3.5 seconds to reach 100 kmph from standstill. Kawasaki Z800 rivals Ducati Monster 821 and Benelli TNT 899 in the Indian market.

BRAKES AND TYRES

Tubeless Tyres
Front Brake
2 x 320mm discs, 4-piston radial calliper, ABS available upon requestDual semi-floating 310 mm petal discs, Dual opposed 4-piston caliper
Alloy Wheels
Rear Brake
245mm disc, 2-piston calliper, ABS available upon requestSingle 250 mm petal disc, Single-piston caliper
Wheel Type
AlloysAlloys
Front Wheel
3-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17NA
Front Tyre
120/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Angel ST120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Wheel
3-spoke light alloy 4.50 x 17NA
Rear Tyre
160/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Angel ST180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
ABS
Optional

SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS

Front Suspension
43mm upside-down forks41 mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability
Rear Suspension
Progressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable monoshock. Double sided swigarmBottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir. Rebound damping: Stepless. Spring preload: Stepless
Frame (Chassis)
Tubular chrome moly steel trellis, casted aluminium subframeTubular backbone (with engine sub-frame), high-tensile steel
Exhaust/Muffler
Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and twin lambda probesNA
Front Wheel Travel
120 mm120 mm
Rear Wheel Travel
148 mm137 mm

Miscellaneous Information

Rake
24°NA
Trail
87 mmNA

Colour Options and Price in India

2-Wheeler Type
NakedNaked
Official Tagline
Sporting EssenceThe Undisputed Super Middleweight
Bike Variant
2016 Ducati Monster 7952016 Kawasaki Z800
Latest Price in India
2016 Ducati Monster 795 price was Rs 7.09 lakh before being discontinued.2016 Kawasaki Z800 price was Rs 7.50 lakh before being discontinued.
Availability Status in India
DiscontinuedDiscontinued
Colour Options
Red, Diamond Black SilkCandy Flat Blazed Green, Metallic Spark Black, Pearl Stardust White
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Ducati Data Analyser (DDA)
NA

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