Ducati Monster Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

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₹ 14.61 Lakh

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₹ 19.78 Lakh

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Ducati Monster Vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Comparison: Which Bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Monster Vs Ninja ZX-10R 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 ZX-10R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in New Delhi starts at ₹ 19.78 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 ZX-10R
Price	₹ 14.61 Lakh	₹ 19.78 Lakh
Manufacturer	Ducati	Kawasaki
Body Type	Sports	Sports
Mileage	18.90 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Power	111.00 bhp	193 bhp @ 13000 rpm bhp
Engine	937.0 CC	998.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Monster Vs Ninja ZX-10R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R base engine returns 15 KM/L. The Ducati Monster base returns 19 KM/L.

Monster Vs Ninja ZX-10R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R 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, In-line Four
Engine CC	937.0 CC	998.0 CC
Engine Power	111.00	193 Bhp @ 13000 Rpm
Max Torque	93.00	112 Nm @ 11400 Rpm
Top Speed	200 kmph	299 kmph
No. of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Emission Standard	BS6	BS6 Phase 2B
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	2085 mm
Width	800 mm	750 mm
Height	1055 mm	1185 mm
Wheelbase	1474 mm	1450 mm
Ground Clearance	202 mm	135 mm
Kerb Weight	188 kg	207 kg
Seat Height	820 mm	835 mm
Chassis Type	Aluminum Alloy Front Frame	Twin Spar, Cast Aluminium

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel tank Capacity	14.0 L	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	3.5 L	2.6 L
Mileage	18.90 KM/L	15.00 KM/L
Overall Riding Range	266 km	255 km

Suspension Brakes & Wheels

Front Suspension	43 Mm Usd Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Progressive Linkage With Preload Adjustable Monoshock. Aluminium Double-sided Swingarm	Horizontal Back-link, BFRC Lite Gas-charged Shock With Piggyback Reservoir
Front Brake Type	Semi - Floating Discs	Dual Semi-Floating Brembo Disc
Front Disc/Drum Size	320 mm	330 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Single Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size	245 mm	220 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Front Tyre	Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear Tyre	Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 180/55 ZR17	190/55 ZR17 M/C (75W)
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels

Standard Features

Instrument Console	TFT Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Yes
Start Mechanism	Self-Start	Self Start
Hazard Warning Indicator	Yes	Yes
Stand Indicator	No	No
Tripmeter Count		Yes
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	Stepped
Remote Key	No	No
Cruise Control	No	Yes
ABS
3-level Bosch ABS	-
8-level Ducati Traction Control	-
Adjustable Windshield	-
Ducati Multimedia System	-
Ducati Safety Pack	-
Ducati Traction Control	-
Full-LCD Instrument Panel	-
Headlight with DRL Function	-
High-performance Brembo Brake System	-
Power Modes	-
Ride By Wire	-
Öhlins electronic steering damper	-

Safety Features

Traction Control	Yes	Yes
ABS	Dual-Channel	Switchable ABS
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	No
SOS	No	No

Manufacturer Warranty

Battery Warranty	2 Years	2-year Or 30,000
Standard Vehicle Warranty	2 Years	2-year Or 30,000

Additonal Features

Ducati Traction Control (DTC)		-
Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC)		-
Aluminium twin-spar frame	-
BFRC lite	-
Kawasaki Engine Brake Control	-
KCMF (Kawasaki Cornering Management Function)	-
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter-Dual Direction)	-
S-KTRC (Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control)	-

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