2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 vs KAWASAKI Z900RS
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 83.8 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z900RS 83.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.3 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 111 hp (KAWASAKI Z900RS) up to 120 hp (2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2) up to 98.5 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900RS).
- Weight spans 178 kg (2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2) to 215 kg (KAWASAKI Z900RS).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 | KAWASAKI Z900RS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | KAWASAKI |
| Model | 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 | KAWASAKI Z900RS |
| Engine size | 900cc | 900cc |
| Power | 120hp | 111hp |
| Torque | 93nm. | 98.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 178kg | 215kg |
| Front brake | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M50 4-piston calipers with Bosch Cornering ABS. | 300 mm dual discs, radially mounted, monoblock 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper with Bosch Cornering ABS. | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.8cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi 43mm fully adjustable usd fork | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable Kayaba monoshock, aluminium double sided swingarm | Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 260km/h | 235km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 6 L/100km | 17 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17000 | $12149 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Slipper Clutch -KTRC (2 MODES) -Economical Riding Indicator -Dual Throttle Valves |
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2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS: listed specifications
The 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS are closely matched in displacement, while the Streetfighter V2 has more peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the Z900RS has more torque.
Engine displacement
Streetfighter V2 and Z900RS have very similar engine displacement (900 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Streetfighter V2 has a modest listed power advantage (120 hp vs 111 hp).
Torque
Z900RS has a modest listed torque advantage (98.5 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Streetfighter V2 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 235 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Streetfighter V2 is notably lighter on the listed weight (178 kg vs 215 kg). Streetfighter V2 and Z900RS have very similar seat heights (83.8 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight, while displacement and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 vs KAWASAKI Z900RS?
2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 235 km/h (146 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900RS.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 or KAWASAKI Z900RS?
2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 has 120 hp compared with 111 hp on the KAWASAKI Z900RS.
Which is lighter, 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 or KAWASAKI Z900RS?
2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 is lighter at 178 kg vs 215 kg for KAWASAKI Z900RS.
Which is better, 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V2 or KAWASAKI Z900RS?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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