Ducati Hypermotard V2 vs Kawasaki Z900: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati Hypermotard V2 (2026-present) and the Kawasaki Z900 (2025-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati Hypermotard V2 120.4 hp, Kawasaki Z900 122 hp.
- Torque: Ducati Hypermotard V2 94 Nm, Kawasaki Z900 98 Nm.
- Weight: Ducati Hypermotard V2 177 kg, Kawasaki Z900 212 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati Hypermotard V2 (2026-present)120.4
- Kawasaki Z900 (2025-present)122 (best)
Torque Nm
- Ducati Hypermotard V2 (2026-present)94
- Kawasaki Z900 (2025-present)98 (best)
Weight kg
- Ducati Hypermotard V2 (2026-present)177 (best)
- Kawasaki Z900 (2025-present)212
Full specs
| Specification |  2026-present · SP Remove |  2025-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2026-present | 2025-present |
| Engine | 890cc 90° V-twin | 948cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve, now with ride-by-wire 36mm throttle bodies |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 890 cc | 948 cc |
| Power | 120.4 hp @ 10,750 rpm | 122 hp @ 9,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 94 Nm @ 8,250 rpm | 98 Nm @ 7,700 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed w/ DQS 2.0, chain final drive | 6-speed manual with assist/slipper clutch and standard 2-way quickshifter, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 177 kg (wet)Best | 212 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 880 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12.5 L | 17 LBest |
| Front suspension | 48mm Öhlins NIX30 upside-down fork, fully adjustable, ~170mm (6.7in) travel | 41mm inverted fork, 120mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins STX46 monoshock, fully adjustable, ~160mm (6.3in) travel | Aluminum twin-sided swingarm, single shock, 139.7mm travel, adjustable preload and rebound damping |
| Brake system | Bosch Cornering ABS standard | KIBS ABS with 6-axis IMU-based cornering ABS, standard |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm semi-floating discs, Brembo Monobloc M50 4-piston radial calipers | Dual 300mm discs, Nissin radial-mount 4-piston calipers (base); Brembo M4.32 monobloc on SE trim |
| Rear brake | 245mm disc, twin-piston caliper | Single 250mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax Q5A) |
| Rear tire | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 (Dunlop Sportmax Q5A) |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 20,995 (USA MSRP excl taxes/fees) | USD 9,999 (US)Best |