Ducati Diavel 1260
Ducati Diavel 1260
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₱1.56 Million
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Kawasaki Z500 SE
Kawasaki Z500 SE
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₱355,600
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Ducati Diavel 1260 vs Kawasaki Z500 SE Comparison

Find below the detailed Motorcycles comparison of Ducati Diavel 1260 and Kawasaki Z500 SE, based on price, specifications, & other features. We have the Ducati Diavel 1260 priced at ₱1.56 Million, while Kawasaki Z500 SE is priced at ₱355,600 . If we compare the technical specifications, Ducati Diavel 1260 houses 1262 engine whereas Kawasaki Z500 SE engine displacement stands at 451.

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Overview: Diavel 1260 vs Z500 SE

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Front Brake Dual Disc Disc
Displacement 1262 cc 451 cc
Maximum Power 159 hp 51 hp
Ground Clearance - 145 mm
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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.86/5
14 reviews
4.25/5
4 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Accelerates like no other cruiser bike

    The Ducati Diavel 1260 can compete against some of the most popular superbikes. The engine that powers this bike is brilliant. It's a Testastretta...

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    Villiam Oct 31, 2025 for Ducati Diavel 1260
  • Effortless handling and strong torque

    I borrowed my friend’s Kawasaki Z500 SE for a week, and it delighted me in ways I had never thought. Around the city, it is very easy to ride and...

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    K
    Kenny Nov 14, 2025 for Kawasaki Z500 SE

From The Experts

Things we like

Incredible design

Astonishing performance 

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Peaky performance

Sharp looks

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Things we don't like

The pillion experience is uncomfortable 

Expensive 

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Compromised pillion comfort

Slightly pricey

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 1262 cc 451 cc
Maximum Power 159 hp 51 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 17 L 14 L
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Injection Type Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke 106 mm x 71.5 mm 70.0 mm x 56.8 mm
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Clutch Type Slipper And Wet Multiplate Clutch Wet, Multi-Plate
Engine Type Testastretta DVT Twin Cylinder, 8-Valves, Liquid-Cooled Engine Parallel Twin,4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, Engine
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes 2 Into 1 Into 2 Exhaust 2 Into 1 Exhaust
Maximum Torque 129 Nm 42.6 Nm
Fuel Consumption 18.2 kmpl --
RPM at Maximum Power 9500 rpm 10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque 7500 rpm 7500 rpm
Compression Ratio -- 11.3:1
Valve Configuration -- DOHC
No. Of Strokes -- 4-Stroke
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Dimension

Category Cruiser Sport
Kerb Weight 244 kg 166 kg
Seating Capacity 2 2
Wheel Base 1600 mm 1375 mm
Height 1151 mm 1055 mm
Seat Height 780 mm 785 mm
Dry Weight 218 kg --
Width -- 800 mm
Length -- 1995 mm
Ground Clearance -- 145 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Ignition System -- Digital
Fuel Supply System -- Fuel Injection

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension USD Fork Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear) 120 mm --
Rear Suspension Swing Arm Bottom-link
Suspension Travel(Front) 120 mm --

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 240/45 ZR17 150/60 R17
Front Wheel Size ZR17 R17
Rear Wheel Size ZR17 R17
Tyre Type Runflat Radial, Tubeless
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 110/70 R17

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS Yes Yes
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Shutter Lock No --
Side Reflectors Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes --
Leg Guards No No
Advanced Safety Features DTC,DWC DTC,DWC --
Stability Control No --
Riding Modes Road Road Street, Road Street, Road
Engine Immobilizer Yes --
Launch Control -- No
Slipper Clutch -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator No --
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tachometer Yes Yes
Oil Change Indicator Yes Yes
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Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish No --
Body Frame Type Trellis Frame Trellis Frame Trellis Trellis
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual-Stepped Dual-Stepped
Side Wings Yes No

Electrical

Indicator Light Yes Yes
Head Lamp LED LED Halogen Halogen
Accessory Outlet No --
Tail Lamp LED LED LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes

Brake

Front Brake Dual Disc Dual Disc Disc Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control Yes --

Ducati Diavel 1260 vs Kawasaki Z500 SE FAQs

Which Motorcycle is cheaper between Ducati Diavel 1260 vs Kawasaki Z500 SE?

Diavel 1260 is priced at ₱1.56 Million and Z500 SE is priced at ₱355,600. Hence Z500 SE is the cheapest amongst these Motorcycle.

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Which Motorcycle has more power between Ducati Diavel 1260 vs Kawasaki Z500 SE?

The Ducati Diavel 1260 has power of 159 hp with 129 Nm torque and Kawasaki Z500 SE has power of 51 hp with 42.6 Nm torque. Thus making Diavel 1260 the more powerful as compared to Z500 SE.

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Which Motorcycle has more safety features between Ducati Diavel 1260 vs Kawasaki Z500 SE?

Diavel 1260 safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Engine Check Warning, Traction Control, Side Reflectors and Engine Immobilizer

Z500 SE safety features: ABS, Pass Switch, Engine Check Warning, Side Reflectors and Slipper Clutch

The Ducati Diavel 1260 has higher number of sefety features than Z500 SE, hence Ducati Diavel 1260 is more safer than Kawasaki Z500 SE.

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