Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2021

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

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Overview - Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016 vs Kawasaki Z900 2021

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Technical Specifications Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2021

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016
Kawasaki Z900 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore116 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke60.8 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power205 HPEngine power125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque144.6 NmTorque98.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,750 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio11.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,285 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, PreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSingle swing armSuspensionSwing arm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, PreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeMonocoqueFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradial, MonoblockTechnologyPetal

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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
LengthLength2,060 mmLength2,070 mm
HeightHeight1,130 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,437 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height830 mmSeat Height795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)190.5 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016

Ducati 1299 Panigale S 2016

With its roaring two-cylinder and heavenly looks, it still steals the show from the other bikes in the paddock when unloaded. The electronics package seems perfect, but the chassis is a little too radical. The V2 will thrill fans but could overtax rookies in the saddle.

Great electronics package

great shift assistant

looks to die for

fast as hell in expert hands

Exhausting on corner exit

narrow rev band

strong heat radiation to the rear end

Kawasaki Z900 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2021

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, except for the lack of a quickshifter option.

powerful four-cylinder

intuitive handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

No quickshifter option

competitors with 6-axis IMU electronically ahead.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati 1299 Panigale S vs Kawasaki Z900

Price Ducati 1299 Panigale S

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Price Kawasaki Z900

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