Kawasaki Z900 vs BMW F900R vs Ducati Monster 950 Comparison
Updated: 06, Nov, 2023 10:38 AM
Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 9,29,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 10,80,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 12,95,000
* Delhi. May vary.
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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |||
| Kerb Weight | |||
| 212 kg | 211 kg | 188 kg | |
| Seat Height | |||
| 820 mm | 815 mm | 820 mm | |
| Overall Length | |||
| 2070 mm | 2140 mm | NA | |
| Overall Width | |||
| 825 mm | 815 mm | NA | |
| Overall Height | |||
| 1080 mm | 1130 mm | NA | |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 1455 mm | 1518 mm | 1474 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | |||
| 145 mm | 142 mm | NA | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |||
| 17 litres | 13 litres | 14 litres | |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |||
| 0-100 kmph | |||
| 3.7 secs | 3.7 secs | NA | |
COMFORT FEATURES | |||
| Step-up Seat/Split Seat | |||
| Engine Kill Switch | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Pillion Footrest | |||
| NA | |||
| Electric Start | |||
| NA | |||
| Pillion Grabrail | |||
| NA | |||
| Riding Modes | |||
| Rain/Road | |||
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Kawasaki Z900 mileage is 17.5 kmpl (approximate). | BMW F900R mileage is 23.81 kmpl (company-certified). | Ducati Monster 950 mileage is 18.87 kmpl (certified). | |
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 900cc street motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.7 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 900cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.7 seconds. | NA | |
| Top Speed | |||
| Kawasaki Z900 top speed is 240 kmph (approximate). | BMW F900R top speed is 216 kmph (company-claimed). | NA | |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |||
| Engine cc (Displacement) | |||
| 948 cc | 895 cc | 937 cc | |
| Number of Cylinders | |||
| 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Bore | |||
| 73.4 mm | 86 mm | 94 mm | |
| Stroke | |||
| 56.0 mm | 77 mm | 67.5 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 11.8:1 | 13.1:1 | 13.3:1 | |
| Gearbox Type | |||
| 6-Speed, Return | Constant Mesh 6-speed Gearbox Integrated in Crankcase | NA | |
| Power Modes | |||
| NA | |||
| Engine Details | |||
| 948cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke In-Line Four Cylinder Engine | 895cc, Water-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-line 2-Cylinder Engine, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, 2-Overhead Camshafts | 937cc, Testatretta 11°, V2 - 90°, 4-Valves Per Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, Liquid Cooled Engine | |
| Cooling | |||
| Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled | |
| Maximum Power | |||
| 125 HP @ 9500 rpm | 105 HP @ 8500 rpm | 111 HP @ 9,250 rpm | |
| Number of Gears | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Maximum Torque | |||
| 98.6 Nm @ 7700 rpm | 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | |
| Valve System | |||
| DOHC, 16 Valves | NA | NA | |
| Fuel System | |||
| Fuel Injection:ø36 mm x 4 with Sub-Throttles | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection System, 53mm Throttle Bodies with Ride-by-Wire System | |
| Lubrication | |||
| Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump | Dry Sump Lubrication | NA | |
| Emission Norms | |||
| BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | BS6-Compliant | |
| Ignition | |||
| Digital | NA | NA | |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |||
| ABS Light | |||
| RPM/Gear Display | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Gear Indicator | |||
| NA | |||
| Low Oil Indicator | |||
| Low Battery Indicator | |||
| Mobile Phone Connectivity Via Bluetooth | |||
| NA | |||
| Speedometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Tachometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Trip Meter | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Odometer | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Clock | |||
| Digital | Digital | Digital | |
| Fuel Gauge | |||
| Digital | NA | ||
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |||
| Braking System | |||
| 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | 2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | |
| Ride Modes | |||
| Sport, Road, Rain, Rider | Yes, Rain and Road | Sport, Road and Wet | |
| Key Features | |||
| Some of the key Kawasaki Z900 features include - All Digital Instrument Console with Bluetooth Connectivity, KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control), Integrated Riding Modes (Sport, Road, Rain), Power Mode Selection, All-LED Lighting, New Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport Tyres, Latest Evolution of Z Sugomi Styling. | Head-Turning Looks, Informative All-Digital Console, Powerful Engine, Excellent Build Quality, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) | 4.3" TFT Colour Display, Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control, Daytime Running Light, Ducati Quick Shift, Ducati Power Launch, Full LED Headlight and Lighting System, Dynamic Turn Indicators, USB Power Socket, Ducati Multimedia System, Heated Grips, Slipper and Self-Servo Multiplate Wet Clutch with Hydraulic Control, Aluminium Alloy Front Frame, Pirelli Diablo Rosso III Tyres. | |
| Similar Bikes | |||
| BMW F900R, Ducati Monster 950, Yamaha MT-09, Triumph Street Triple R, Honda CB650R, Suzuki Katana | Kawasaki Z900, Ducati Monster 797, KTM 890 Duke R, Honda CB1000R+, Suzuki GSX-S1000, Yamaha MT-09 | BMW F 900 XR, Kawasaki Versys 1000, Aprilia Tuono 660, Aprilia RS 660, BMW F 900 R, Triumph Bonneville Bobber, BMW F 850 GS, Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, Harley-Davidson Iron 883, Kawasaki Ninja 1000. | |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |||
| Pass Light | |||
| Automatic Headlamp On (AHO) | |||
| Turn Signal Light (Front) | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
| Turn Signal Light (Rear) | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
| Battery Type | |||
| Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | Maintenance Free | |
| Head Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
| Tail Light | |||
| LED | LED | LED | |
| Position Lamp | |||
| LED | NA | NA | |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |||
| Design | |||
| NA | |||
| Performance | |||
| In terms of performance, the 900cc street motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.7 seconds. | In terms of performance, the 900cc street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.7 seconds. | NA | |
| Comfort | |||
| NA | |||
| Fuel Economy | |||
| NA | |||
| Features | |||
| NA | |||
| Build Quality | |||
| NA | |||
| Value for Money | |||
| NA | |||
BRAKES AND TYRES | |||
| Tubeless Tyres | |||
| NA | NA | ||
| Front Brake | |||
| 300mm Dual Semi-Floating Petal Discs, Dual Opposed 4-Piston | 320mm, Dual Disc Brakes, Floating Brake Discs, 4-Piston Radial Brake Calipers | 320mm Dual Semi-Floating Discs, Radially Mounted Brembo M4.32 Monobloc 4-Piston Callipers, Radial Master Cylinder, Cornering ABS | |
| Rear Brake | |||
| 250mm Single Petal Disc, Single-Piston | 265mm, Single Disc Brake, Single-Piston Floating Caliper | 245mm Disc, Brembo 2-Piston Floating Calliper, Cornering ABS | |
| ABS | |||
| 2-Channel | BMW Motorrad ABS | Cornering ABS | |
| Front Tyre | |||
| 120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W) - Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III | |
| Rear Tyre | |||
| 180/55-ZR17 M/C (73W) - Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III | |
| Front Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 3.50" x 17” | Light Alloy Cast, 3.5" x 17" | |
| Rear Wheel | |||
| 17-inch | 5.50" x 17” | Light Alloy Cast, 5.5" x 17" | |
| Wheel Type | |||
| Alloy Wheels | Cast Aluminium Wheels | NA | |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |||
| Rear Suspension | |||
| Horizontal Back-Link with Rebound Damping and Spring Preload Adjustability | Cast Aluminium Dual Swing Arm, Central Spring Strut, Spring Pre-load Hydraulically Adjustable, Rebound Damping Adjustable | Progressive Linkage, Preload Adjustable Monoshock, Aluminium Double-Sided Swingarm | |
| Front Suspension | |||
| 41mm Inverted Fork with Rebound Damping and Spring Preload Adjustability | 43mm Upside-Down Telescopic Forks | 43mm USD Forks | |
| Frame (Chassis) | |||
| Trellis, High-Tensile Steel | Bridge-Type Frame, Steel Shell Construction | Aluminium Alloy Front Frame | |
| Front Wheel Travel | |||
| 120 mm | 135 mm | 130 mm | |
| Rear Wheel Travel | |||
| 140 mm | 142 mm | 140 mm | |
Miscellaneous Information | |||
| Trail | |||
| 110 mm | NA | 93 mm | |
| Rake | |||
| 24.9 degree | NA | 24° | |
| Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges. | NA | |
Colour Options and Price in India | |||
| 2-Wheeler Type | |||
| Naked | Naked | Naked | |
| Official Tagline | |||
| Refined Raw | Never Stop Challenging | Just Fun! | |
| Availability Status in India | |||
| Available | Available | Available | |
| Latest Price in India | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Z900 price is Rs 9.29 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 BMW F900R price is Rs 10.80 lakh (ex-showroom). | 2024 Ducati Monster 950 price is Rs 12.95 lakh (ex-showroom). | |
| Bike Variant | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Z900 | 2024 BMW F900R | 2024 Ducati Monster 950 | |
| Colour Options | |||
| Metallic Spark Black/Metallic Matt Dark Gray, Ebony/Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Gray | Hockenheim Silver Metallic/Racing Red, San Marino Blue Metallic, Black Storm Metallic | Ducati Red with Black Wheels, Aviator Grey with GP Red Wheels, Dark Stealth with Black Wheels | |
| Fuel Type | |||
| Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| On Road Price | |||
| 2024 Kawasaki Z900 on road price is Rs 10.69 lakh in Delhi, Rs 11.06 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 10.82 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 10.96 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Kawasaki dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | 2024 BMW F900R on road price is Rs 12.43 lakh in Delhi, Rs 12.85 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 12.58 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 12.74 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest BMW dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | 2024 Ducati Monster 950 on road price is Rs 14.91 lakh in Delhi, Rs 15.41 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 15.09 lakh in Kolkata, and Rs 15.28 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Ducati dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city. | |
TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS | |||
| Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) | |||
| NA | NA | ||
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