Ducati Scrambler Nightshift vs Kawasaki Z900

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

Ducati Scrambler Nightshift
Kawasaki Z900

Ducati

Scrambler Nightshift

From ₹13.47 Lakh

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Kawasaki

Z900

From ₹9.99 Lakh

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Ducati Scrambler NightshiftScrambler Nightshift · ₹13.47 Lakh
Kawasaki Z900Z900 · ₹9.99 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Scrambler Nightshift: ₹13.47 Lakh Z900: ₹9.99 Lakh (ahead) Z900 ₹3.48 lakh cheaper
Braking Scrambler Nightshift: Cornering ABS (ahead) Z900: Dual-channel ABS
Power Scrambler Nightshift: 73 bhp Z900: 123.6 bhp (ahead) Torque 65 vs 98.6 Nm
Weight Scrambler Nightshift: 191 kg Z900: 212 kg Seat height 795 vs 820 mm

Pick the Scrambler Nightshift for cornering abs.

Pick the Z900 for the lower price and more power.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹13.47 Lakh
₹9.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹14.92 Lakh
₹11.11 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹25,073 a month
₹18,667 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
73 bhp
123.6 bhp
Torque
65 Nm
98.6 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual

Engine & Transmission

Displacement (cc)
803 cc
948 cc
Engine Type
L-Twin, 2-Cylinder, 2 Valves per Cylinder, Desmodromic Distribution, Air/Oil-Cooled
Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Inline-Four, DOHC, 16 Valves
Bore x Stroke
88 mm x 66 mm
73.4 mm x 56 mm
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
11.8:1
Cooling
Air/Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual, 1-down 5-up
Clutch
Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch
Wet multi-disc, assist and slipper
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 330 mm floating disc, 4-piston radial Brembo caliper
Dual Disc, 300 mm, 4-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 245 mm, 1-piston floating caliper
Disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Bosch Cornering ABS, Dual Channel
Dual Channel, switchable
Wheel Type
Spoke Wheels, aluminium rims with steel wire spokes
Alloy, 17-inch front and rear
Front Tyre Size
110/80 R18 (Pirelli MT 60 RS)
120/70-17, radial, tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
180/55 R17 (Pirelli MT 60 RS)
180/55-17, radial, tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Upside Down (USD) Kayaba 41 mm fork
41 mm inverted fork, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable, 120mm travel
Rear Suspension
Kayaba rear monoshock, preload adjustable
Horizontal back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping and spring preload adjustable, 140mm travel
Frame Type
Tubular Steel Trellis Frame with bolted rear subframe
Trellis, high-tensile steel
Wheelbase (mm)
1,449 mm
1,450-1,455 mm, sources vary
Ground Clearance (mm)
176 mm
145 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,100 mm
2,065-2,070 mm
Width (mm)
867 mm
825-830 mm
Height (mm)
1,060 mm
1,075-1,080 mm
Seat Height (mm)
795 mm
820-830 mm, sources vary
Kerb Weight (kg)
191 kg (176 kg dry weight)
212 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
13.5 litres, 4 litres reserve
17 litres, 2.6 litre reserve

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
4.3-inch Full TFT Color Digital Display
5-inch color TFT digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Ducati Multimedia System, DMS ready
Yes, Rideology app, call/SMS alerts
USB Charging
USB power socket under seat
Unconfirmed, likely absent
Navigation
Not listed
Yes

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
Road, Sport
Rain, Road, Sport, possibly a 4th Rider mode, sources disagree on count
Traction Control
Ducati Traction Control (DTC), 4 levels
Yes, levels not specified
Quickshifter
Available as accessory, DQS Up/Down
Yes, standard
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Additional Electronic Aids
Flat handlebar with bar-end mirrors, cafe racer side number plates, Ride-by-Wire
Not listed

Lights

Headlight
Full LED with classic X DRL insert
LED with projector
Taillight
Full LED
LED
Turn Indicators
LED
LED, DRLs present

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Flat cafe-racer style bench seat with dedicated leather finish
Split, with pillion grab rail
Under-Seat Storage
Storage compartment with USB charging socket
No

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹13.47 Lakh
₹9.99 Lakh
Colours
2 colours
2 colours

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

Scrambler Nightshift₹13.47 Lakh Z900₹9.99 Lakh Z900 ₹3.48 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

Scrambler Nightshift Scrambler Nightshift against Z900 Z900

CityScrambler NightshiftZ900Gap
Mumbai₹15.46 Lakh₹11.51 LakhZ900 ₹3.95 lakh less
Pune₹15.46 Lakh₹11.51 LakhZ900 ₹3.95 lakh less
New Delhi₹14.92 Lakh₹11.11 LakhZ900 ₹3.81 lakh less
Bengaluru₹16.27 Lakh₹12.11 LakhZ900 ₹4.16 lakh less
Chennai₹15.46 Lakh₹11.51 LakhZ900 ₹3.95 lakh less
Hyderabad₹16.27 Lakh₹12.11 LakhZ900 ₹4.16 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 Scrambler Nightshift or the Z900?

The Z900, by ₹3.48 lakh on the versions compared here: Scrambler Nightshift Scrambler Nightshift at ₹13.47 Lakh against Z900 Z900 at ₹9.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹14.92 Lakh against ₹11.11 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Scrambler Nightshift Scrambler Nightshift makes 73 bhp and 65 Nm and the Z900 Z900 makes 123.6 bhp and 98.6 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹25,073 a month for the Scrambler Nightshift and ₹18,667 for the Z900, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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