DUCATI Street Fighter V2 vs KAWASAKI Z900RS SE
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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.
- DUCATI Street Fighter V2 84.5 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z900RS SE 84.5 cm Lowest seat here
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 SE) up to 153 hp (DUCATI Street Fighter V2).
- Torque spans 98.5 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE) up to 101.4 Nm (DUCATI Street Fighter V2).
- Weight spans 200 kg (DUCATI Street Fighter V2) to 215 kg (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900RS SE) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Street Fighter V2).
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| Specification | DUCATI Street Fighter V2 | KAWASAKI Z900RS SE |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | KAWASAKI |
| Model | DUCATI Street Fighter V2 | KAWASAKI Z900RS SE |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 153hp | 111hp |
| Torque | 101.4nm. | 98.5nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 200kg | 215kg |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) | Twin semi-floating 300 mm discs. Caliper: Twin Brembo M4 radial mounted, monoblock, opposed 4-piston |
| Rear brake | 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) | 250 mm single disc. Caliper: Single-piston |
| Seat height (cm) | 84.5cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable Showa 43mm shock absorber. | 41 mm inverted fork, compression and rebound damping, and adjustable spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable aluminum mono shock. | Horizontal Back-link, rebound damping, and adjustable spring preload gas-charged shock |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 270km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 6 L/100km | 17 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $17995 | $12349 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Riding modes, - Power modes -Traction Control, - Automatic tire calibration -Sachs steering damper -Quickshifter -Ducati Wheelie Control, Brake control |
-Slipper Clutch -KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control) -Dual Throttle Valves |
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2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V2 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS SE: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V2 and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900RS SE are closely matched in torque, while the Street Fighter V2 has more displacement and peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Street Fighter V2 has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Street Fighter V2 has a clear listed power advantage (153 hp vs 111 hp).
Torque
Street Fighter V2 and Z900RS SE have very similar listed torque (101.4 Nm vs 98.5 Nm).
Listed top speed
Street Fighter V2 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (270 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Street Fighter V2 has a modest listed weight advantage (200 kg vs 215 kg). Street Fighter V2 and Z900RS SE have very similar seat heights (84.5 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, listed top speed and weight, while torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Street Fighter V2 vs KAWASAKI Z900RS SE?
DUCATI Street Fighter V2 is listed at 270 km/h (168 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900RS SE.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Street Fighter V2 or KAWASAKI Z900RS SE?
DUCATI Street Fighter V2 has 153 hp compared with 111 hp on the KAWASAKI Z900RS SE.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Street Fighter V2 or KAWASAKI Z900RS SE?
DUCATI Street Fighter V2 is lighter at 200 kg vs 215 kg for KAWASAKI Z900RS SE.
Which is better, DUCATI Street Fighter V2 or KAWASAKI Z900RS SE?
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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