Ducati Monster SP vs Kawasaki Z900RS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster SPstacks up against the Kawasaki Z900RS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster SPKawasaki Z900RS
Model year20242026
Price$12,000
Engine937 cc948 cc
Horsepower111 hp
Torque93 Nm98 Nm
Weight215 kg
Seat height33 mm835 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed manual
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Semi floating, radially mounted Brembo M4 32 mono bloc with four piston calipersDual 300mm discs
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Brembo 2-pistonSingle 250mm disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear

Ducati Monster SP vs Kawasaki Z900RS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster SP and the Kawasaki Z900RS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster SP brings its published horsepower, while the Kawasaki Z900RS counters with 111 hp at 215 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: