Kawasaki Z750
106 hp, 748 cc, 498 lbs2007 - 2012
Ducati Monster 1200 R
160 hp, 1198 cc, 456 lbs2016
EngineKawasaki Z750Ducati Monster 1200 R
Engine code5VX8Testastretta 11° DS
Displacement748 cc1198 cc
Max power106 hp (@10 500 RPM)160 hp (@9 250 RPM)
Max torque57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM)103 lb ft (@7 750 RPM)
Redline12 100 RPM10 500 RPM
Idling speed1 100 RPM1 200 RPM
ManagementFuel InjectionFuel Injection
LayoutDOHC Inline-4DOHC Desmodue V2
Compression11.30:113.00:1
Oil capacity3.22 quart3.22 quart
Oil type10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w4015W50, Liqui Moly 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50
Spark plug typeNGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIXNGK MAR9-J
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Valves168
Bore68.4 mm106.0 mm
Stroke50.9 mm67.9 mm
Throttle bore32.0 mm56.0 mm
Weight to power4.70 lbs/hp2.85 lbs/hp
Power to weight531 hp/2500lbs876 hp/2500lbs
Battery type12V 8Ah
GearboxKawasaki Z750Ducati Monster 1200 R
TypeSequentialSequential
ClutchWetWet
DriveChainChain
Chain type525
Gears count66
Primary ratio1.7141.84
Final drive2.8672.73
1. gear2.571 (71 mph)2.466 (65 mph)
2. gear1.941 (94 mph)1.764 (91 mph)
3. gear1.556 (117 mph)1.35 (118 mph)
4. gear1.333 (136 mph)1.09 (147 mph)
5. gear1.2 (152 mph)0.958 (166 mph)
6. gear1.095 (166 mph)0.88 (181 mph)
ChasisKawasaki Z750Ducati Monster 1200 R
Frame typeTubular steel, diamondTubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinder head
Front susp.Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travelOhlins fully adjustable 48mm usd forks, 5.12 in travel
Rear susp.Swinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travelProgressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. 6.26 in travel