Ducati MONSTER vs Kawasaki Ninja 250 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	L-Twin Cylinder, 2 Desmodromically Actuated Valves Per Cylinder, Air Cooled	Parallel Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke	88 mm x 66 mm	62 mm x 41.2 mm
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	11.0:1	11.6: 1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Displacement	803 cc	249 cc
Maximum Power	73 bhp	32 bhp
Maximum Torque	67 Nm	22 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5750 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	8250 rpm	--
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Lubrication System	--	Wet Sump

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Yes	No
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V, 3 Ah
Head Lamp	LED	Halogen
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED	LED

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Ignition Type	CDI	Digital
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Dimension

Wheelbase	1435 mm	1370 mm
Curb Weight	193 kg	167 kg
Dry Weight	175 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Category	Sport	Sport
Seat Height	805 mm	795 mm
Width	--	710 mm
Height	--	1125 mm
Length	--	1990 mm
Ground Clearance	--	145 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Uni-Trak
Body Frame Type	Tubular Trellis	Trellis Frame
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel	Steel
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Front Suspension	USD fork	Telescopic Fork

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R17
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	110/70 R17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	140/70 R17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Shutter Lock	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Sport Sport	Road, Race Road, Race
Central Locking	Optional Optional	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	No

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Console

Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc