Ducati Monster 797 vs Kawasaki Z650
Ducati Monster 797 vs Kawasaki Z650 side by side: power, weight, seat height, tank, range, A2 licence and prices. Model years: 2017-2020 and since 2017.
Key differences
- More power: Ducati Monster 797 (54 vs 50 kW)
- Lighter: Kawasaki Z650 (188 vs 193 kg, kerb weight)
- Lower seat: Kawasaki Z650 (790 vs 805 mm)
| Specs | Ducati Monster 797 | Kawasaki Z650 |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2017-2020 | since 2017 |
| Type | Naked | Naked |
| Licence | A2 with restrictor kit | A2 with restrictor kit |
| Engine | 803 cc, 2 cyl. | 649 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | ✓54 kW / 72 bhp (best value) | 50 kW / 67 bhp |
| Torque | 68.9 Nm | 64 Nm at 6700 rpm |
| Weight | 193 kg (kerb weight) | ✓188 kg (kerb weight) (best value) |
| Seat height | 805 mm (low seat 770 mm) | 790 mm |
| Suspension travel | no data | front 125 mm, rear 130 mm |
| Max load | no data | 200 kg (rider, passenger, luggage) |
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual | chain, manual |
| Tank | ✓16.5 l (best value) | 15 l |
| Fuel use | 56 mpg (5 l/100 km) | ✓61 mpg (4.6 l/100 km) (best value) |
| Range on one tank | ✓180 miles (best value) | 175 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £5,400 - £6,300 | £3,500 - £5,800 |
| New price (official German list, converted) | - | £6,400 |
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Ducati Monster 797: Watch out
- Costly valve service
- Gets hot in city traffic
- Basic, budget suspension
Kawasaki Z650: Watch out
- Basic, budget suspension
- Little wind protection
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Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.