| Engine | Ducati Monster 659 | Kawasaki Z650 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 659 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power | 52 hp (@8 250 RPM) | 65 hp (@6 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 33 lb ft (@7 500 RPM) | 50 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 500 RPM | 9 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | SOHC Desmodue V2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 10.20:1 | 10.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.93 quart | 1.99 quart |
| Oil type | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK DCPR8E | NGK CR9EIA-9 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 8 |
| Bore | 88.0 mm | 83.0 mm |
| Stroke | 54.2 mm | 60.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | 36.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 7.89 lbs/hp | 6.34 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 317 hp/2500lbs | 394 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8.6Ah |
| Gearbox | Ducati Monster 659 | Kawasaki Z650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | DID 520 V6, 108 links | RK 520 |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.848 | 2.095 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 3.067 |
| 1. gear | 2.461 (51 mph) | 2.438 (44 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.666 (75 mph) | 1.714 (63 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (94 mph) | 1.333 (81 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.13 (111 mph) | 1.111 (97 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.0 (125 mph) | 0.966 (112 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.923 (135 mph) | 0.852 (127 mph) |
| Chasis | Ducati Monster 659 | Kawasaki Z650 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel trellis | Trellis, high tensile steel |
| Front susp. | Showa 43mm USD, 4.72 in travel | 41mm Telescopic fork, 4.88 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Sachs monoshock, 5.83 in travel | Monoshock |