| Engine | Kawasaki Ninja 650R | Ducati Hypermotard 796 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc | 803 cc |
| Max power | 71 hp (@8 500 RPM) | 108 hp (@8 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 44 lb ft (@7 250 RPM) | 56 lb ft (@6 250 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 RPM | 9 000 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 400 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-2 | DOHC Desmodue V2 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 11.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.18 quart | 3.03 quart |
| Oil type | 10W40 | 15W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK DCPR8E, CHAMPION RA4 HC |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Valves | 8 | 8 |
| Bore | 83.0 mm | 88.0 mm |
| Stroke | 60.0 mm | 66.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 38.0 mm | 45.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 6.21 lbs/hp | 3.84 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 402 hp/2500lbs | 651 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Ninja 650R | Ducati Hypermotard 796 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 HV2 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 2.095 | 1.848 |
| Final drive | 3.067 | 2.8 |
| 1. gear | 2.438 (52 mph) | 2.46 (52 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.714 (73 mph) | 1.66 (77 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (94 mph) | 1.333 (96 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.111 (112 mph) | 1.13 (114 mph) |
| 5. gear | 0.966 (129 mph) | 1.0 (128 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.852 (147 mph) | 0.92 (139 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Ninja 650R | Ducati Hypermotard 796 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Twin-pipe perimiter design, steel | Tubular steel trellis |
| Front susp. | 41mm fork, 4.72 in travel | Marzocchi 43mm USD, 6.50 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Monoshock, 4.92 in travel | Sachs monoshock, 5.31 in travel |