KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs DUCATI Street Fighter V2
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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.
- KAWASAKI Ninja 650 79 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Street Fighter V2 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 5.5 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 68 hp (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) up to 153 hp (DUCATI Street Fighter V2).
- Torque spans 64 Nm (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) up to 101.4 Nm (DUCATI Street Fighter V2).
- Weight spans 193 kg (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) to 200 kg (DUCATI Street Fighter V2).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (KAWASAKI Ninja 650) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Street Fighter V2).
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 | DUCATI Street Fighter V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | DUCATI |
| Model | KAWASAKI Ninja 650 | DUCATI Street Fighter V2 |
| Engine size | 650cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 68hp | 153hp |
| Torque | 64nm. | 101.4nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 193kg | 200kg |
| Front brake | 300 mm dual disc, dual-piston caliper | Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Rear brake | 220 mm single disc, single-piston caliper | 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 79cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60 ZR17 | 180/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork | Fully adjustable Showa 43mm shock absorber. |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal back-link with preload adjustment | Fully adjustable aluminum mono shock. |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 270km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15 L – 4.5 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8299 | $17995 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -Assist & Slipper Clutch -Economic Riding Indicator |
-Riding modes, - Power modes -Traction Control, - Automatic tire calibration -Sachs steering damper -Quickshifter -Ducati Wheelie Control, Brake control |
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2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V2: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 and 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V2 differ on the listed specifications: the Ninja 650 has a lower listed weight, and the Street Fighter V2 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Street Fighter V2 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
Street Fighter V2 has a clear listed power advantage (153 hp vs 68 hp).
Torque
Street Fighter V2 has a clear listed torque advantage (101.4 Nm vs 64 Nm).
Listed top speed
Street Fighter V2 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (270 km/h vs 220 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Ninja 650 has a modest listed weight advantage (193 kg vs 200 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Street Fighter V2 is listed higher (84.5 cm) than Ninja 650 (79 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 KAWASAKI Ninja 650 vs DUCATI Street Fighter V2?
DUCATI Street Fighter V2 is listed at 270 km/h (168 mph) vs 220 km/h (137 mph) for KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or DUCATI Street Fighter V2?
DUCATI Street Fighter V2 has 153 hp compared with 68 hp on the KAWASAKI Ninja 650.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or DUCATI Street Fighter V2?
KAWASAKI Ninja 650 is lighter at 193 kg vs 200 kg for DUCATI Street Fighter V2.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Ninja 650 or DUCATI Street Fighter V2?
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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