2026 Ducati Streetfighter V2 vs 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS - Spec Comparison
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2026 Ducati Streetfighter V2
The 2026 Ducati Streetfighter V2 is a middleweight naked bike for riders who want aggressive styling with manageable performance. Its 890cc V2 makes 120 hp and 93.3 Nm, with a fully adjustable Marzocchi fork, an 838mm seat and a 15-litre tank, making it a lively road bike without superbike intimidation.
2026 Kawasaki Z900RS
The 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS blends retro styling with modern naked-bike performance, making it a fine pick for riders who want classic looks without old-school compromises. Its 948 cc in-line four delivers 114 hp and a broad 99 Nm of torque, giving relaxed roll-on punch around town and on backroads. It's best known for its Z1-inspired design and smooth, everyday usability.
2026 Ducati Streetfighter V2 vs 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS: the key differences
Both are naked bikes, so this is a like-for-like choice.
- The 2026 Ducati Streetfighter V2 makes 6 hp more (120 vs 114 hp).
- The 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS carries 2 litres more fuel (15 vs 17 L).
2026 Ducati Streetfighter V2: Built primarily for spirited backroad attacks and trackday-style cornering thrills rather than relaxed commuting or long hauls.
2026 Kawasaki Z900RS: Built for stylish street riding and weekend backroad cruising rather than outright performance or track work.
Verdict: Choose the 2026 Ducati Streetfighter V2 if you want more power. Choose the 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS if you want a bigger tank. Check the full table below for every figure, and the size comparison for fit.
| Specification | 2026 Ducati Streetfighter V2 | 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ||
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Color Options | Ducati Red, Storm Green | Ino Red Metallic Diablo Black |
| Comments | Riding Modes, Power Modes, Traction Control, Wheelie Control, Quich shift up/down. | - |
| Fuel Tank Material | - | Metal |
| Engine | ||
| Capacity: | 890.0 ccm (54.31 cubic inches) | 948.0 ccm (57.85 cubic inches) |
| Engine Type | V-Twin, four-stroke | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg) | ✓5.30 litres/100 km (18.9 km/l or 44.38 mpg) |
| Bore x Stroke | 96.0 x 61.5 mm (3.8 x 2.4 inches) | 73.4 x 56.0 mm (2.9 x 2.2 inches) |
| Compression | 13.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel System | Injection | Injection |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| CO2 Emissions | - | 145 CO2 g/km |
| EPA Certificate No. | - | TKAXC.948AAC-015-R01 |
| EPA Est. Fuel Consumption | - | 6.17 L/100km (38.1 US mpg) |
| EPA CO Emissions | - | 0.0 CO g/km |
| Ignition | - | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Aspiration | - | Naturally aspirated |
| Lubrication System | - | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Performance | ||
| Power | ✓120.0 HP (88.0 kW) @ 10750 RPM | 114.0 HP (85.0 kW) @ 9300 RPM |
| Torque | 93.3 Nm (9.5 kgf-m or 68.8 ft.lbs) @ 8250 RPM | ✓99.0 Nm (10.1 kgf-m or 73.0 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM |
| Power/Weight Ratio | 0.6742 HP/kg (dry) | 0.5787 HP/kg (dry) |
| 0-60 mph | 3.10 seconds | - |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 3.30 seconds | - |
| Chassis & suspension | ||
| Frame | Monocque aluminium | Trellis, high tensile steel |
| Front Suspension | Marzocchi 43 mm fully adjustable USD fork | Inverted telescopic fork with (13-way) adjustable compression and rebound (11-way) damping, spring preload (15-turn |
| Rear Suspension | Kayaba monoshock, fully adjustable, aluminium double-sided swingarm | Horizontal back-link swingarm with stepless adjustable rebound damping and spring preload |
| Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 24.1° | 25.0° |
| Trail | 103 mm (4.1 inches) | 99 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Ground Clearance | - | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Transmission | ||
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Clutch | Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch. Self bleeding master cylinder | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Brakes & wheels | ||
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo monobloc 4-piston calipers | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
| Front Brakes Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear Brakes | 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. |
| Rear Brakes Diameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| ABS | Yes | Optional |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55-17 |
| Dimensions & weight | ||
| Wheelbase | 1493 mm (58.8 inches) | 1466 mm (57.7 inches) |
| Seat Height | 838 mm (33.0 inches) | ✓835 mm (32.9 inches) |
| Dry weight | ✓178.0 kg (392.4 pounds) | 197.0 kg (434.3 pounds) |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) | ✓17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons) |
| Overall Length | - | 2101 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall Width | - | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Overall Height | - | 1135 mm (44.7 inches) |
| Wet Weight | - | 216.0 kg (476.2 pounds) |
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