| Engine | Ducati Monster | Kawasaki Z400 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 937 cc | 399 cc |
| Max power | 111 hp (@9 250 RPM) | 45 hp (@10 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 68 lb ft (@6 500 RPM) | 28 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 200 RPM | 12 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 300 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Desmodue V2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 13.30:1 | 11.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 1.89 quart | |
| Oil type | 15W50 | SAE 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK MAR9A-J | NGK LMAR9G |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 94.0 mm | 70.0 mm |
| Stroke | 67.5 mm | 51.8 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.73 lbs/hp | 8.18 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 669 hp/2500lbs | 305 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 6.5Ah Yuasa YT 7B-BS DRY | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Ducati Monster | Kawasaki Z400 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Slipper | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | Regina 520 ZRDK | 520 |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.848 | 2.219 |
| Final drive | 2.866 | 2.929 |
| 1. gear | 2.466 (58 mph) | 2.929 (45 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.765 (81 mph) | 2.056 (65 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.4 (101 mph) | 1.619 (82 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.182 (120 mph) | 1.333 (99 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.043 (136 mph) | 1.154 (115 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.958 (148 mph) | 1.037 (127 mph) |
| Chasis | Ducati Monster | Kawasaki Z400 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Aluminum alloy front frame | Trellis frame |
| Front susp. | 43mm Kayaba upside down telescopic fork, 130 mm travel | 41mm fork, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Kayaba mono shock, 61.0.20 in travel | Monoshock, 5.12 in travel |