Ducati Monster Senna vs Kawasaki Z900 (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster SennaKawasaki Z900
Model year20252026
Price$25,000$9,500
Engine937 cc948 cc
Horsepower125 hp
Torque93 Nm98 Nm
Weight210 kg
Seat height840 mm820 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L17.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual6-speed manual
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual 300mm discs
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle 250mm disc
TiresPirelli® Diablo Rosso IV 120/70 ZR17 / Pirelli® Diablo Rosso IV 180/55 ZR17120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear

Ducati Monster Senna vs Kawasaki Z900 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster Senna and the Kawasaki Z900 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster Senna brings its published horsepower, while the Kawasaki Z900 counters with 125 hp at 210 kg. On price, the Kawasaki Z900 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: