Ducati DesertX vs Kawasaki Z900RS
DesertX vs Z900RS
Key Highlights | Ducati DesertX | Kawasaki Z900RS |
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Price | Rs.18.33 Lakh | Rs.17.47 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 937 cc | 948 cc |
Power | 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 109.96 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 17.8 kmpl | 17 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
DesertX specifications | Z900RS specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 20.97 Lakh Price Breakup | 19.99 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | - | 4.3 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 21 Litres | 17 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 937 cc | 948 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
DesertX Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | Z900RS Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 4 Piston & Rear 2 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 320 | 300 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 29 | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | R21 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32 | 42 |
Rear Wheel Size | R18 | 17 |
Wheel Type | Spoke | Alloy |
Front Suspension | KYB 46mm USD Fork, Fully Adjustable | 41minvertefronforks |
Rear Suspension | KYB Monoshock, Fully Adjustable | MoNo-shock |
Front Tyre Size | 90/90 - R21 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Instrumentation
DesertX Instrumentation | Z900RS Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | No |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Digital | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Analogue |
Speedometer | Digital | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
DesertX Exterior | Z900RS Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
DesertX Warranty | Z900RS Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years/Unlimited Kms | 2 Years or 30000 km |
Body & Suspension
DesertX Body & Suspension | Z900RS Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Tubular steel trellis frame | Trellis& high-tensile steel |
Engine & Transmission
DesertX Engine & Transmission | Z900RS Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 937 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Type | 11 twin-cylinder unit with desmodromic distribution | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke In-Line Four |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Range | 374 km/charge | - |
Top Speed | 209 kmph | 220 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 94 mm x 67.5 mm | 73.4 mm x 56 mm |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Four Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 108.6 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 109.96 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
Max Torque | 92 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 98.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
DesertX Comfort & Convenience | Z900RS Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | No |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | No |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 4 | No |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | Yes |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | No |
Console Type | Digital | Semi-Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
DesertX Safety | Z900RS Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | No |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | 4 | No |
Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
DesertX Dimensions & Capacity | Z900RS Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2390 mm | 2100 mm |
Width | 960 mm | 865 mm |
Height | 1178 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase | 1608 mm | 1470 mm |
Ground Clearance | 250 mm | 130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 21 Litres | 17 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.1 Litres | 3.3 Litres |
Body Type | Adventure | Sports Bike |
Seat Height | 875 mm | 835 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 223 kg | 215 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
DesertX Entertainment & Communication | Z900RS Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | - | Yes |
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Detailed Comparison of Ducati DesertX and Kawasaki Z900RS
Safety
DesertX comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Z900RS has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Ducati DesertX has features like Low Battery Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator and Kawasaki Z900RS, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Under Seat Storage, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.
Transmission
Ducati DesertX comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Z900RS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Ducati DesertX has a 21 Litres fuel tank with 1178 mm seat height. Kawasaki Z900RS has 1150 mm seat height and 17 Litres fuel tank capacity.