| Engine | Honda CB650F | Ducati 916 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc | 916 cc |
| Max power | 91 hp (@11 000 RPM) | 114 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 47 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) | 66 lb ft (@7 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 200 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Desmodue V2 |
| Compression | 11.40:1 | 11.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.74 quart | 3.12 quart |
| Oil type | SAE 10W-30 | 10w40 |
| Spark plug type | CR9EH-9 | Champion RA59GC |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 67.0 mm | 94.0 mm |
| Stroke | 46.0 mm | 66.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 50.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 5.04 lbs/hp | 3.95 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 496 hp/2500lbs | 633 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | YTZ10S 12V/8.6AH | 12V 16Ah |
| Gearbox | Honda CB650F | Ducati 916 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | O ring #525, 118 links | 525 |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.69 | 2.0 |
| Final drive | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| 1. gear | 3.071 (57 mph) | 2.466 (65 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.235 (78 mph) | 1.765 (90 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.777 (98 mph) | 1.35 (118 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.52 (115 mph) | 1.091 (146 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.333 (131 mph) | 0.958 (166 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.214 (143 mph) | 0.857 (186 mph) |
| Chasis | Honda CB650F | Ducati 916 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel twin-spar | Steel trellis frame |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 4.72 in travel | 43mm Showa USD, 5.00 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 43.0.20 in travel | Showa monoshock, 5.12 in travel |