Ducati Monster 696 vs Kawasaki Z650RS 2025

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	696.00 cc	649.00 cc
Engine	L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Engine Starting	--	Electric
Engine Lubrication	--	Forced lubrication, semi‑dry sump
Clutch	--	Wet, multi disc
Fuel System	--	Fuel injection with dual throttles: 36 mm x 2
Ignition	--	Battery & Coil (transistorised ignition)
Cooling System	--	Liquid-cooled
Maximum Power	80 hp @ 9000 rpm	68 Ps @ 8000 rpm
Maximum Torque	69 Nm @ 7750 rpm	64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
Transmission	6 speed	6-speed, return shift
Drivetrain	--	Final drive: Sealed chain
Frame	--	Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel
Headlamp	--	LED
Taillamp	--	LED

Front	Pirelli Angel ST 120/60 17 inch	120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W)
Rear	Pirelli Angel ST 160/60 17 inch	160/60 ZR17 M/C (69W)

Front	2 x 320mm discs, 4-piston radial caliper	300 mm, Dual discs, Dual-piston, ABS
Rear	245mm disc, 2-piston caliper	220 mm, Single disc, Single-piston, ABS

Front	43mm upside-down forks	Telescopic fork, 41 mm, 125 mm
Rear	Progressive linkage with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock	Horizontal Back-link Swingarm, 130 mm

Colors

Matt Black, Pearl White, Red.

Ebony

Length	2100 mm	2065 mm
Width	780 mm	800 mm
Height	1060 mm	1115 mm
Weight	185 kg	--
Kerb Weight	--	192
Seat Height	--	800
Wheelbase	1450 mm	1405 mm
Ground Clearance	--	125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 litres	12 litres

About	The youngest machine in the Monster series. The Monster 696 is powered by a 696cc, L-Twin cylin Read More	The Kawasaki Z650RS 2025 delivers 68 Ps of power at 8000 rpm, providing strong acceleration for Read More
Features	Powerful 696cc engine. Equipped with digital fuel gauge and speedometer. Light weight construction.	--
Additional Details	--	Trail: 100 mm Steering angle: 35°