Ducati DesertX 937 Rally vs Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati DesertX 937 Rallystacks up against the Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati DesertX 937 RallyKawasaki Z900 SE ABS
Model year20262026
Price$23,995$11,999
Engine937 cc948 cc
Weight193 kg
Seat height910 mm800 mm
Fuel capacity21.0 L17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresPirelli® Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 R21 M/C 54V M+S TL / Pirelli® Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TLDunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 120/70 ZR17 58W / Dunlop® Sportmax Q5A: 180/55 ZR17 73W

Ducati DesertX 937 Rally vs Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati DesertX 937 Rally and the Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati DesertX 937 Rally brings its published horsepower, while the Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS counters with its own power figure at 193 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Z900 SE ABS has the lower MSRP.

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: