KAWASAKI Z H2 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 Z H2 83 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Street Fighter V2 84.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 153 hp (DUCATI Street Fighter V2) up to 200 hp (KAWASAKI Z H2).
- Torque spans 101.4 Nm (DUCATI Street Fighter V2) up to 137 Nm (KAWASAKI Z H2).
- Weight spans 200 kg (DUCATI Street Fighter V2) to 239 kg (KAWASAKI Z H2).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | KAWASAKI Z H2 | DUCATI Street Fighter V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | KAWASAKI | DUCATI |
| Model | KAWASAKI Z H2 | DUCATI Street Fighter V2 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 200hp | 153hp |
| Torque | 137nm. | 101.4nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 239kg | 200kg |
| Front brake | 290 mm Brembo dual disc, dual radial-mounted 4-piston Brembo monoblock caliper | Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Rear brake | 226 mm single disc, single-piston caliper | 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 84.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 | 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 |
| Rear tyre | 200/55ZR17 | 180/60 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 43 mm inverted fork, rebound damping, compression damping, and spring preload adjustable. | Fully adjustable Showa 43mm shock absorber. |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak, gas-charged, compression damping, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustable. | Fully adjustable aluminum mono shock. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 300km/h | 270km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 19 L – 7 L/100km | 17 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $18500 | $17995 |
| Brand price lists | View KAWASAKI price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | Enhanced Electronic Systems for Vehicle Control: Electronic Cruise Control Colorful TFT LCD Display Assisted Slipping Clutch |
-Riding modes, - Power modes -Traction Control, - Automatic tire calibration -Sachs steering damper -Quickshifter -Ducati Wheelie Control, Brake control |
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2023 KAWASAKI Z H2 vs 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V2: listed specifications
The 2023 KAWASAKI Z H2 and 2023 DUCATI Street Fighter V2 are closely matched in displacement, while the Z H2 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Street Fighter V2 has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Z H2 and Street Fighter V2 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
Z H2 has a clear listed power advantage (200 hp vs 153 hp).
Torque
Z H2 has a clear listed torque advantage (137 Nm vs 101.4 Nm).
Listed top speed
Z H2 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (300 km/h vs 270 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Street Fighter V2 is notably lighter on the listed weight (200 kg vs 239 kg). Z H2 has a lower listed seat height (83 cm vs 84.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of KAWASAKI Z H2 vs DUCATI Street Fighter V2?
KAWASAKI Z H2 is listed at 300 km/h (186 mph) vs 270 km/h (168 mph) for DUCATI Street Fighter V2.
Which has more horsepower, KAWASAKI Z H2 or DUCATI Street Fighter V2?
KAWASAKI Z H2 has 200 hp compared with 153 hp on the DUCATI Street Fighter V2.
Which is lighter, KAWASAKI Z H2 or DUCATI Street Fighter V2?
DUCATI Street Fighter V2 is lighter at 200 kg vs 239 kg for KAWASAKI Z H2.
Which is better, KAWASAKI Z H2 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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