Ducati Monster Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 comparison

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₹ 14.61 Lakh

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₹ 7.91 Lakh

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Ducati Monster Vs Kawasaki Ninja 650 Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Monster Vs Ninja 650 on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2026. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Monster Vs Ninja 650 – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja 650 in New Delhi starts at ₹ 7.91 Lakh. On the other hand, Ducati Monster price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 14.61 Lakh and goes up to Rs. ₹ 17.99 Lakh for range topping model.

Summary	Ducati Monster	Kawasaki Ninja 650
Price	₹ 14.61 Lakh	₹ 7.91 Lakh
Manufacturer	Ducati	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	18.90 KM/L	21.00 KM/L
Power	111.00 bhp	67.07 bhp @ 8000 rpm bhp
Engine	937.0 CC	649.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Monster Vs Ninja 650 – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 base engine returns 21 KM/L. The Ducati Monster base returns 19 KM/L.

Monster Vs Ninja 650 – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja 650 gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Ducati Monster comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine & Performance

Engine Type	Testastretta 11°, V2 - 90°, 4 Valves Per Cylinder, Desmodromic	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, Parallel Twin
Engine CC	937.0 CC	649.0 CC
Engine Power	111.00	67.07 Bhp @ 8000 Rpm
Max Torque	93.00	62.1 Nm @ 6,700 Rpm
Top Speed	200 kmph	210 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6 Phase 2
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Liquid-cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuel Delivery	Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start

Dimension and Weight

Length	2170 mm	2115 mm
Width	800 mm	740 mm
Height	1055 mm	1145 mm
Wheelbase	1474 mm	1410 mm
Ground Clearance	202 mm	130 mm
Kerb Weight	188 kg	196 kg
Seat Height	820 mm	790 mm
Chassis Type	Aluminum Alloy Front Frame	Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	14.0 L	15.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	3.5 L	2.3 L
Mileage	18.90 KM/L	21.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	266 km	315 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	43 Mm Usd Fork	Telescopic Fork @ 41 Mm Diameter
Rear Suspension	Progressive Linkage With Preload Adjustable Monoshock. Aluminium Double-sided Swingarm	Horizontal Back-link Swingarm
Front Brake Type	Semi - Floating Discs	Dual Semi-floating Petal Discs
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Single Petal Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	245 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17	120/70-17 ZRI7M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17	160/60-17 ZRI7M/C (69W)
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	TFT Digital	TFT Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Start Mechanism	Self-Start	Self-Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder Indicator	No	No
Pillion Seat Type	Split Seat	Step-Up Seat
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No
ABS		-
Improved Windshield	-
Smartphone Connectivity	-
TFT Colour Instrumentation	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	Yes	No
ABS	Dual-Channel	Dual-Channel
Engine Kill Switch	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft	No	No

Electricals

Head Light	LED	LED
Tail Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Yes	Yes
DRLs	Yes	Yes
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes

Advanced Features

Mobile Phone Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	No	Yes
GPS & Navigation	No	Yes
USB Charging Port	No	Yes
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	2 Years
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2 Years	3 Years

Additonal Features

Ducati Traction Control (DTC)		-
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)		-

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