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In the Vietnamese market, the Ducati Monster 821 Stealth 2019 is priced from 455 million VND, while the Kawasaki Z900 2019 has a softer price, from 299 million VND. Both are sporty nakedbike models aimed at active customers, are accustomed to using mid-range tapered bikes and want to own a more powerful, more exciting car.

Ducati Monster 821 Stealth 2019

Officially launched Vietnamese users in early September, the Monster 821 Stealth special edition has attractive gray color with special white and red graphics, the word 821 is painted in a unique red on the rim. Mechanically, the Monster 821 Stealth is virtually unchanged from its predecessor.

However, the Ducati Monster 821 Stealth will come with fully adjustable front forks and two-way Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) as standard equipment. Other features include a color TFT screen, Bosch ABS brakes and a small windscreen.

Similar to the standard version of Ducati Monster 821 2018, the Stealth version also has some sharp features and styles from the 1200R Monster. The rear and the fuel tank are slightly tweaked, the dual exhaust clusters have a new design, higher strokes. Headlights are a combination of classic and modern style. It is also fully equipped with a neat TFT color screen, providing information including driving mode and fuel level.

Although the Stealth version is upgraded with the suspension, the brakes remain the same including a 320 mm Brembo disc and Monobloc M4-32 brake shackles on the front wheel and a 245 mm diameter single disc with two-piston brake clamps on the side. back in combination with 17-inch alloy wheels.

Vehicles equipped with L-Twin Testastretta engine block 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, producing a maximum capacity of 110 horsepower at 9,250 rpm / rpm and maximum torque of 86 Nm at 7,750 v / ph, in conjunction with a 6-speed gearbox. The engine is in a fox-shaped steel frame similar to the "elder" Ducati Monster 1200R.

2019 Kawasaki Z900
Compared to the old version, the 2019 Kawasaki Z900 adds three colors and a new stamp pattern. Some details such as headlamp, front wheel, wheels, fuel tank and rear saddle are new. In addition, the engine design and details are the same as on the current version. However, genuine Kawasaki in Vietnam only brought two new color versions.

Z900 2019 owns LED headlight system, LED taillights as well as stylized Z. The whole engine of the car is completely revealed, the small plate under the fuel tank with the Z logo and Z900 car name . The driver's seat is low, while the rear seat is quite small and high. The dashboard is the electronic screen in the middle, the dividing line is made on the top of the machine.
Other standard equipment on the new Z900 includes 17-inch wheels, seat height at 794 mm, mono-shock shock absorbers on the rear, made of aluminum and weighs only 3.9kg. Safety equipment includes dual disc brakes with a diameter of 300 mm 4-piston front and a single disc diameter of 250 mm behind, along with ABS brakes.

In terms of power, Z900 ABS 2019 still owns DOHC engine block, 4 cylinder, 948 cc capacity. However, this version has been improved in terms of engine efficiency, to provide better acceleration in the low rev range.

This engine produces a maximum power of up to 124 hp at 9,500 rpm and 98.6 Nm of torque at 7,700 rpm. Combined with a 6-speed gearbox and an improved clutch to help the car shift "softer".