Ducati Hypermotard 950 vs Kawasaki Z900RS

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Ducati

Hypermotard 950

From ₹13 Lakh

Hypermotard 950 version

Full Hypermotard 950 page Change

Kawasaki

Z900RS

Last listed ₹16.8 Lakh

No longer sold in India

Z900RS version

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Ducati Hypermotard 950Hypermotard 950 STD · ₹13 Lakh

Only differences

Kawasaki Z900RSZ900RS · ₹16.8 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Hypermotard 950: ₹13 Lakh (ahead) Z900RS: ₹16.8 Lakh Hypermotard 950 ₹3.80 lakh cheaper

Braking Hypermotard 950: Cornering ABS (ahead) Z900RS: Dual-channel ABS

Power Hypermotard 950: 114 hp (ahead) Z900RS: 111 PS Torque 96 vs 98.5 Nm

Weight Hypermotard 950: 200 kg Z900RS: 215 kg Seat height 870 vs 835 mm

Versions Hypermotard 950: 3 (ahead) Z900RS: 1

Pick the Hypermotard 950 for the lower price, cornering abs, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 4)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹13 Lakh

₹16.8 Lakh

On-road in

₹14.41 Lakh

₹18.58 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹24,215 a month

₹31,218 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

114 hp

111 PS

Torque

96 Nm

98.5 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

937 cc

948 cc

Engine Type

Testastretta 11-Degree, 2-Cylinder L-Twin, 4 Valves per Cylinder, Desmodromic Valvetrain, Liquid-Cooled

Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Inline-Four, DOHC, 16 Valves

Bore x Stroke

94 mm x 67.5 mm

73.4 mm x 56 mm

Compression Ratio

13.3:1

10.8:1, a retro-tuned lower-compression version of the standard Z900 engine

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6-Speed Manual

6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up

Clutch

Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control

Wet multi-disc, assist and slipper

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Dual Disc, 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4.32 4-piston calipers

Dual Disc, 300 mm, caliper piston count not confirmed

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 245 mm, 2-piston caliper

Disc, 250 mm

ABS/CBS Type

Bosch Cornering ABS EVO, with Slide-by-Brake function

Dual Channel, switchable

Wheel Type

3-Spoke Y-Shaped Alloy, forged Marchesini wheels on SP variant

Alloy, spoke-style cast wheels, retro styling, 17-inch

Front Tyre Size

120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III / Supercorsa SP on SP)

120/70-17

Rear Tyre Size

180/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III / Supercorsa SP on SP)

180/55-17, Dunlop GPR-300 retro-pattern

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

Fully adjustable 45 mm Marzocchi USD aluminium fork, fully adjustable 48 mm Ohlins USD fork with 185mm travel on SP

41 mm inverted fork, adjustable preload

Rear Suspension

Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs monoshock, fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock with 175mm travel on SP, aluminium single-sided swingarm

Monoshock, preload adjustable

Frame Type

Tubular Steel Trellis Frame

Trellis, high-tensile steel

Wheelbase (mm)

1,493 mm, 1,498 mm on SP

1,470 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

215 mm

130 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2,145 mm

2,100 mm

Width (mm)

900 mm

865 mm

Height (mm)

1,155 mm

1,150 mm

Seat Height (mm)

870 mm, 890 mm on SP variant

835 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

200 kg, 198 kg on SP

215 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

14.5 litres, 3.5 litres reserve

17 litres, 2.5 litre reserve

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

4.3-inch Full TFT Color Display

Semi-digital, analogue speedometer plus digital tachometer/tripmeter/fuel gauge, dual-dial retro cluster

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth / Ducati Multimedia System, DMS ready

Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation support

USB Charging

USB socket under seat

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Sport, Touring, Urban

Not equipped on India-spec model

Traction Control

Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO

Yes, single mode, levels not specified

Quickshifter

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down EVO, standard on RVE and SP

Cruise Control

Not Available

Additional Electronic Aids

Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO, Bosch 6-axis IMU, knuckleguards

Not listed

Lights

Headlight

LED headlamp with DRL

LED, round retro-style

Taillight

Full LED

LED

Turn Indicators

LED, front integrated into handguards

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Flat supermotard bench seat

Single-piece saddle

Under-Seat Storage

Under-seat twin-exhaust routing leaves minimal storage for USB/tools

Reported by one source only, not corroborated, treat as unconfirmed

Choice

Versions

3 versions

1 version

Price range

₹13 Lakh – ₹19.05 Lakh

₹16.8 Lakh

Colours

1 colour

Not listed

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Hypermotard 950 STD₹13 Lakh Z900RS₹16.8 Lakh Z900RS ₹3.80 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

Hypermotard 950 Hypermotard 950 STD against Z900RS Z900RS

City	Hypermotard 950	Z900RS	Gap
Mumbai	₹14.93 Lakh	₹19.25 Lakh	Hypermotard 950 ₹4.32 lakh less
Pune	₹14.93 Lakh	₹19.25 Lakh	Hypermotard 950 ₹4.32 lakh less
New Delhi	₹14.41 Lakh	₹18.58 Lakh	Hypermotard 950 ₹4.17 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹15.71 Lakh	₹20.26 Lakh	Hypermotard 950 ₹4.55 lakh less
Chennai	₹14.93 Lakh	₹19.25 Lakh	Hypermotard 950 ₹4.32 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹15.71 Lakh	₹20.26 Lakh	Hypermotard 950 ₹4.55 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Hypermotard 950 or the Z900RS?

The Hypermotard 950, by ₹3.80 lakh on the versions compared here: Hypermotard 950 Hypermotard 950 STD at ₹13 Lakh against Z900RS Z900RS at ₹16.8 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹14.41 Lakh against ₹18.58 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Hypermotard 950 Hypermotard 950 STD makes 114 hp and 96 Nm and the Z900RS Z900RS makes 111 PS and 98.5 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹24,215 a month for the Hypermotard 950 and ₹31,218 for the Z900RS, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.