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Ducati 959 Panigale Vs Kawasaki Z900RS comparison
Overview
Compare Ducati 959 Panigale and Kawasaki Z900RS
Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Ducati 959 Panigale Vs Kawasaki Z900RS 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 Ducati 959 Panigale starts at ₹ 14.69 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 15.2 Lakh for the fully-loaded model. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the Kawasaki Z900RS starts at ₹ 15.7 Lakh.
Compare Mileage
As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Ducati 959 Panigale base engine returns 18 kmpl. The Kawasaki Z900RS base returns 20 kmpl.
Compare Engine
In the powertrain department, the Ducati 959 Panigale gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Kawasaki Z900RS comes in bhp Petrol engine.
Engine
Engine CC
955.0 cc
948.0 cc
No Of Cylinder
2
4
Max Power
150 bhp @ 10500 rpm
109 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque
102 Nm @ 9000 rpm
98.5 Nm @ 6500 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 Consumption
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.0 L
17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity
4.5 L
N/A
Mileage
18.00 Kmpl
20.00 Kmpl
Overall Riding Range
N/A
N/A
Dimension and Weight
Kerb Weight
200 kg
215 kg
Length
2056 mm
2100 mm
Width
810 mm
865 mm
Height
1115 mm
1150 mm
Wheelbase
1431 mm
1470 mm
Ground Clearance
N/A
130 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 Multiplate
Chassis and Suspension
Chassis Type
Monocoque Aluminium
Trellis, High-tensile Steel
Front Suspension
Fully Adjustable BPF Forks. 43 Mm Chromed Inner Tubes
ø41 Mm Inverted Fork With Compression And Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability / 120 Mm
Rear Suspension
Fully Adjustable Sachs Unit. Aluminum Double-sided Swingarm
Horizontal Back-link, Gas-charged Shock With Rebound Damping And Spring Preload Adjustability /140 Mm
Braking
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Dual Semi-floating Discs
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size
320 mm
300 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size
245 mm
250 mm
Wheel and Tyres
Wheel Size
17 inches
17 inches
Wheel Type
Alloy Wheels
Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa
120/70ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre
180/60 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa
180/55ZR17 M/C (73W)
Electricals
Battery
Maintenance Free
Maintenance Free
Headlight
Bulb
LED
Tail Light
LED
LED
Standard Features
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Digital
Analogue
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
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ABS
-
Engine Brake Control (EBC)
-
High-performance Brembo Brake System
-
Monocoque Technology
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More than the Need for Speed
-
Power Modes
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Quick Shift (DQS)
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Riding Modes
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Slipper Clutch and Quick Shifter
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Tight, Compact, and Aerodynamic Fairings and Headlight
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Titanium Muffler Tuned for Sound
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Traction Control (DTC)
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Tuned for Hard-core Riders
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Öhlins electronic steering damper
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ÖHLINS Smart EC Controlled Cushioning
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ABS and Traction Control
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Dual Channel ABS
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Dual-Dial Instrumentation with Multi-Function LCD
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Kawasaki’s First Tuned Exhaust Note
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LED Headlamp
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Additonal Features
Aluminium twin-spar frame
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BFRC lite
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Kawasaki Engine Brake Control
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KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)
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KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter-Dual Direction)
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S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)
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Horizontal Back-Link Rear Suspension
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Key Features
A2 Compliant with Powerdown kit
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Assist & Slipper Clutch
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ERGO-FIT
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