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Ducati 1299 Superleggera 2017 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2020

Ducati 1299 Superleggera 2017

Ducati 1299 Superleggera 2017

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

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Overview - Ducati 1299 Superleggera 2017 vs Kawasaki Z900 2020

Ducati 1299 Superleggera 2017

Ducati 1299 Superleggera 2017

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Technical Specifications Ducati 1299 Superleggera 2017 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2020

Ducati 1299 Superleggera 2017
Kawasaki Z900 2020
Ducati 1299 Superleggera 2017
Ducati 1299 Superleggera 2017
Kawasaki Z900 2020
Kawasaki Z900 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore116 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke60.8 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power215 HPEngine power125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque146.5 NmTorque98.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio11.8
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,285 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel120 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountDeflectionShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel130 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialCarbonMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameCarbonFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeMonocoqueFrame typeDouble cradle
RakeRake66 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail98 mmTrail105 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter330 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width200 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,456 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)167 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati 1299 Superleggera 2017

Ducati 1299 Superleggera 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, even if the option of a quickshifter would have been a nice extra. Apart from that: great shot, Kawasaki!

powerful four-cylinder

great handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

Menu navigation somewhat tiring

missing quickshifter option

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati 1299 Superleggera vs Kawasaki Z900

Price Ducati 1299 Superleggera

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price Kawasaki Z900

Model year
Current average market prices

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