Ducati Monster vs Kawasaki Z1100

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

Ducati

Monster

From ₹13.99 Lakh

Monster version

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Kawasaki

Z1100

From ₹12.79 Lakh

Z1100 version

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Ducati MonsterMonster · ₹13.99 Lakh

Only differences

Kawasaki Z1100Z1100 · ₹12.79 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Monster: ₹13.99 Lakh Z1100: ₹12.79 Lakh (ahead) Z1100 ₹1.20 lakh cheaper

Braking Monster: Cornering ABS Z1100: Cornering ABS

Power Monster: 110.7 hp Z1100: 136 PS (ahead) Torque 91.1 vs 113 Nm

Weight Monster: 188 kg Z1100: 221 kg Seat height 820 vs 815 mm

Versions Monster: 2 (ahead) Z1100: 1

Pick the Monster for more versions.

Pick the Z1100 for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 5)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹13.99 Lakh

₹12.79 Lakh

On-road in

₹15.49 Lakh

₹14.18 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹26,039 a month

₹23,828 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

110.7 hp

136 PS

Torque

91.1 Nm

113 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)

937 cc (Standard/SP); 890 cc (2026 Generation)

1,099 cc

Engine Type

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

Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, In-Line Four, DOHC, 16 Valves

Bore x Stroke

94 mm x 67.5 mm (937cc) / 96 mm x 61.5 mm (890cc)

77 mm x 59 mm

Compression Ratio

13.3:1

11.8:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6-Speed Manual

6-Speed Manual, with Kawasaki Quick Shifter standard

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 M4.32 monobloc 4-piston calipers, Brembo Stylema on SP variant

Dual Disc, 310 mm, 4-piston, Tokico

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 245 mm, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper

Disc, 260 mm, 1-piston

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel Cornering ABS

Sources disagree, dual channel per one source, single channel per two others; dual-channel more plausible given cornering ABS, unconfirmed

Wheel Type

Alloy Wheels, 17-inch front and rear

Alloy, 17-inch

Front Tyre Size

120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III/IV)

120/70-17

Rear Tyre Size

180/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III/IV)

190/50-17, Dunlop Sportmax Q5A

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

43 mm Upside-Down (USD) fork, Ohlins NIX30 43 mm on SP variant

41 mm inverted fork, Showa, compression and rebound damping and spring preload adjustable, 120mm travel

Rear Suspension

Preload adjustable monoshock, aluminium double-sided swingarm, Ohlins shock absorber on SP variant

Horizontal back-link, gas-charged shock, Showa, rebound and preload adjustable, compression adjustability disputed, 136mm travel

Frame Type

Aluminum alloy front frame

Twin-tube aluminium

Wheelbase (mm)

1,474 mm

1,440 mm

Ground Clearance (mm)

202 mm

125 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)

2,083 mm

2,055 mm

Width (mm)

868 mm

825 mm

Height (mm)

1,236 mm

1,085 mm

Seat Height (mm)

820 mm (815 mm optional/lower variants)

815 mm

Kerb Weight (kg)

188 kg

221 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity (L)

14 litres

17 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

4.3-inch Full TFT Color Display (5-inch on latest generation)

5-inch color TFT digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth Ready / Ducati Multimedia System, optional/available

Yes

Navigation

Turn-by-turn navigation support

Yes

USB Charging

Not listed

Not clearly confirmed, likely present

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

Sport, Road/Touring, Urban, Wet

2-3 modes, sources disagree on naming and count

Traction Control

Ducati Traction Control (DTC)

Yes, 3 levels

Quickshifter

Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) Up/Down

Yes, standard, bidirectional

Cruise Control

Not Available

Yes

Additional Electronic Aids

Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Launch Control

Not listed

Lights

Headlight

Full LED with Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

LED, sweeping/dynamic

LED, DRLs present

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Split/Stepped seat, optional passenger seat cowl

Split

Under-Seat Storage

Not listed

Not published

Choice

Versions

2 versions

1 version

Price range

₹13.99 Lakh – ₹14.45 Lakh

₹12.79 Lakh

Colours

3 colours

1 colour

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

Monster₹13.99 Lakh Z1100₹12.79 Lakh Z1100 ₹1.20 lakh less Monster+₹14.45 Lakh Z1100₹12.79 Lakh Z1100 ₹1.66 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

Monster Monster against Z1100 Z1100

City	Monster	Z1100	Gap
Mumbai	₹16.06 Lakh	₹14.69 Lakh	Z1100 ₹1.36 lakh less
Pune	₹16.06 Lakh	₹14.69 Lakh	Z1100 ₹1.36 lakh less
New Delhi	₹15.49 Lakh	₹14.18 Lakh	Z1100 ₹1.32 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹16.9 Lakh	₹15.46 Lakh	Z1100 ₹1.44 lakh less
Chennai	₹16.06 Lakh	₹14.69 Lakh	Z1100 ₹1.36 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹16.9 Lakh	₹15.46 Lakh	Z1100 ₹1.44 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 Monster or the Z1100?

The Z1100, by ₹1.20 lakh on the versions compared here: Monster Monster at ₹13.99 Lakh against Z1100 Z1100 at ₹12.79 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹15.49 Lakh against ₹14.18 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Monster Monster makes 110.7 hp and 91.1 Nm and the Z1100 Z1100 makes 136 PS and 113 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹26,039 a month for the Monster and ₹23,828 for the Z1100, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.