DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S vs KAWASAKI Z900
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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 V4 S 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Z900 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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 125 hp (KAWASAKI Z900) up to 208 hp (DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S).
- Torque spans 98.6 Nm (KAWASAKI Z900) up to 123 Nm (DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S).
- Weight spans 197.5 kg (DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S) to 212 kg (KAWASAKI Z900).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (KAWASAKI Z900) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S).
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| Specification | DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S | KAWASAKI Z900 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | KAWASAKI |
| Model | DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S | KAWASAKI Z900 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 208hp | 125hp |
| Torque | 123nm. | 98.6nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 197.5kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc Stylema® (M4.30) 4-piston callipers with Cornering ABS EVO. Self bleeding master cylinder. | 300 mm dual disc, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper with Cornering ABS EVO | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 84.5cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 200/60ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 Corsa | 180/55ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Öhlins NIX30 43 mm, fully adjustable fork with TiN coating. Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode with electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. | 41 mm inverted fork, continuously adjustable compression and rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable Ohlins TTX36 unit. Öhlins Smart EC 2.0 event-based mode with electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Aluminum single-sided swingarm. | Horizontal back-link, continuously adjustable rebound damping, spring preload, and preload adjustability |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Adventure |
| Top speed | 300km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.5 L – 7.6 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $27595 | $9899 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS EVO, Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO 2, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Ducati Slide Control (DSC), Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO 2, Automatic tire calibration. -Ducati Power Launch (DPL), Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down EVO 2, Daytime Running Light (DRL)* with Full LED lighting, Ohlins suspension and steering damper with Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) EVO, Quick adjustment buttons, Auto-off indicators, Marchesini forged aluminum wheels, Lithium-ion battery, Passenger seat cowl. |
-Assist Slipper Clutch -Economical Riding Indicator |
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2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S vs 2023 KAWASAKI Z900: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S and 2023 KAWASAKI Z900 differ on the listed specifications: the Street Fighter V4 S has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Street Fighter V4 S has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Street Fighter V4 S has a clear listed power advantage (208 hp vs 125 hp).
Torque
Street Fighter V4 S has a clear listed torque advantage (123 Nm vs 98.6 Nm).
Listed top speed
Street Fighter V4 S has a clear listed top-speed advantage (300 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Street Fighter V4 S has a modest listed weight advantage (197.5 kg vs 212 kg). Z900 has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S vs KAWASAKI Z900?
DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S is listed at 300 km/h (186 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S or KAWASAKI Z900?
DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S has 208 hp compared with 125 hp on the KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S or KAWASAKI Z900?
DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S is lighter at 198 kg vs 212 kg for KAWASAKI Z900.
Which is better, DUCATI Street Fighter V4 S or KAWASAKI Z900?
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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