Ducati MONSTER vs Kawasaki Z250 Comparison

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	L-Twin Cylinder, 2 Desmodromically Actuated Valves Per Cylinder, Air Cooled	2 Cylinder 8-Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	2 in 1 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	11.3:1
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	31.5 bhp
Maximum Torque	67 Nm	21 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	5750 rpm	--
RPM at Maximum Power	8250 rpm	--
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Electrical

Accessory Outlet	Yes	No
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Head Lamp	LED	LED
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	Battery and Coil
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Dimension

Wheelbase	1435 mm	1410 mm
Curb Weight	193 kg	168 kg
Dry Weight	175 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Category	Sport	Sport
Seat Height	805 mm	785 mm
Length	--	2015 mm
Width	--	750 mm
Height	--	1025 mm
Ground Clearance	--	145 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Uni Trak
Body Frame Type	Tubular Trellis	Tube Diamond
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
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	120 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	132 mm

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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	No
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	Sport Sport
Central Locking	Optional Optional	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	--
Traction Control	--	No
Stability Control	--	No

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Console

Navigator	Optional Optional	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Oil Change Indicator	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