Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 vs. Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021 compared to Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021
Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore73.4 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke56 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power111 HPEngine power73 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
TorqueTorque98.6 NmTorque67 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11
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
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder2
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement948 ccmDisplacement803 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel150 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel140 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular
RakeRake65 degreeRake66 degree
TrailTrail98 mmTrail112 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter330 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
ActuationActuationHydraulicActuationHydraulic

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter245 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth865 mmWidth855 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,150 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,470 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)215 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

Kawasaki Z900 RS 2021

A timelessly beautiful motorbike, the Z 900 RS. Its heart, the powerful and silky-smooth four-cylinder, ensures absolute riding pleasure. Even for longer rides, it offers plenty of comfort thanks to its pleasant seating position, well-padded saddle and high, wide handlebars. For those who like retro motorbikes but appreciate modern handling, the Z1 Homage is a very good choice.

authentic, beautiful retro look

very comfortable seating position

easy and comfortable to ride

no quickshifter and no driving modes (but TC adjustable)

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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