| Engine | Ducati Streetfighter 848 | Kawasaki ER5 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 849 cc | 498 cc |
| Max power | 132 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 50 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 68 lb ft (@9 500 RPM) | 18 lb ft (@7 200 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 700 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | DOHC Desmodue V2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 13.20:1 | 9.80:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK DR9EA, DENSO X27ESR-U | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | |
| Bore | 94.0 mm | 74.0 mm |
| Stroke | 61.2 mm | 58.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 3.32 lbs/hp | 8.51 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 752 hp/2500lbs | 293 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Ducati Streetfighter 848 | Kawasaki ER5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.84 | 2.652 |
| Final drive | 2.8 | 2.47 |
| 1. gear | 2.466 (64 mph) | 2.571 (45 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.764 (89 mph) | 1.722 (67 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.4 (112 mph) | 1.333 (86 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.181 (134 mph) | 1.125 (102 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.043 (151 mph) | 0.961 (120 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.958 (165 mph) | 0.851 (135 mph) |
| Chasis | Ducati Streetfighter 848 | Kawasaki ER5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel Trellis frame | Steel cradle frame |
| Front susp. | Marzocchi 43mm USD, 5.00 in travel | Fork |
| Rear susp. | Sachs Aluminium single-sided monoshock, 5.00 in travel | Dual shock |