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Ducati 959 Panigale Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R comparison
Overview
Compare Ducati 959 Panigale and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Ducati 959 Panigale Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.
Compare Price
The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R starts at ₹ 13.99 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the Ducati 959 Panigale starts at ₹ 14.69 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 15.2 Lakh for range topping model.
Compare Mileage
As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R base engine returns 15 kmpl. The Ducati 959 Panigale base returns 18 kmpl.
Compare Engine
In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Ducati 959 Panigale comes in bhp Petrol engine.
Engine
Engine CC
955.0 cc
998.0 cc
No Of Cylinder
2
4
Max Power
150 bhp @ 10500 rpm
213 bhp @ 13500 rpm
Max Torque
102 Nm @ 9000 rpm
114.9 Nm @ 11200 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Delivery
Mitsubishi Electronic Fuel Injection System
Fuel Injection
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Starting Mechanism
Self Start
Self Start
FUEL SYSTEM
N/A
Fuel injection: ø47 mm x 4 with dual injection
FUEL TYPE / MINIMUM OCTANE RATING
N/A
Unleaded petrol / RON95
LUBRICATION
N/A
Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.0 L
17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity
4.5 L
N/A
Mileage
18.00 Kmpl
15.00 Kmpl
Overall Riding Range
N/A
N/A
Dimension and Weight
Kerb Weight
200 kg
206 kg
Length
2056 mm
2085 mm
Width
810 mm
740 mm
Height
1115 mm
1145 mm
Wheelbase
1431 mm
1440 mm
Ground Clearance
N/A
145 mm
Seat Height
830 mm
835 mm
Transmission
No. Of Gears
6 Gears
6 Gears
Clutch
Slipper And Self-servo Wet Multiplate Clutch With Hydraulic Control
Wet, Multi-Disc
Chassis and Suspension
Chassis Type
Monocoque Aluminium
Twin Spar, Cast Aluminium
Front Suspension
Fully Adjustable BPF Forks. 43 Mm Chromed Inner Tubes
ø43 Mm Inverted Balance Free Front Fork With External Compression Chamber, Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability, And Top-out Springs / 120 Mm
Rear Suspension
Fully Adjustable Sachs Unit. Aluminum Double-sided Swingarm
Horizontal Back-link With BFRC Lite Gas-charged Shock, Piggyback Reservoir, Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability, And Top-out Spring / 114 Mm
Braking
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Dual Semi-Floating Brembo Discs
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Single Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size
320 mm
330 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size
245 mm
220 mm
CALIPER - FRONT
N/A
Dual radial-mount, Brembo M50 monobloc, opposed 4-piston
Wheel and Tyres
Wheel Size
17 inches
17 inches
Wheel Type
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa
120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre
180/60 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa
190/55ZR17M/C (75W)
Electricals
Battery
Maintenance Free
Maintenance Free
Headlight
Bulb
Bulb And Reflector Type
Tail Light
LED
LED
Standard Features
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
Fuel Warning Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grabrail
Engine Kill Switch
Clock
Tripmeter Type
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light
6 Speed with DQS Ducati Quick Shift
ABS
Engine Brake Control (EBC)
High-performance Brembo Brake System
Monocoque Technology
More than the Need for Speed
Power Modes
Quick Shift (DQS)
Riding Modes
Slipper Clutch and Quick Shifter
Tight, Compact, and Aerodynamic Fairings and Headlight
Titanium Muffler Tuned for Sound
Traction Control (DTC)
Tuned for Hard-core Riders
Öhlins electronic steering damper
ÖHLINS Smart EC Controlled Cushioning
Additonal Features
Aluminium twin-spar frame
BFRC lite
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter-Dual Direction)
S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)
Key Features
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