| Engine | Kawasaki Z1000 | Ducati Monster 1200 S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | Testastretta 11 | |
| Displacement | 953 cc | 1198 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@10 000 RPM) | 145 hp (@8 750 RPM) |
| Max torque | 99 Nm (@8 200 RPM) | 124 Nm (@7 250 RPM) |
| Redline | 11 000 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 | 11.20:1 | 12.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.50 litre | 3.40 litre |
| Oil type | 10W40, Kawasaki 10W40, Shell Rotella 10W40 | 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK MAR9-J |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 77.2 mm | 106.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 67.9 mm |
| Throttle bore | 53.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 1.77 kg/hp | 1.44 kg/hp |
| Power to weight | 565 hp/Ton | 693 hp/Ton |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z1000 | Ducati Monster 1200 S |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 1.84 |
| Final drive | 2.666 | 2.73 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (110 km/h) | 2.466 (102 km/h) |
| 2. gear | 1.882 (150 km/h) | 1.764 (143 km/h) |
| 3. gear | 1.555 (181 km/h) | 1.35 (187 km/h) |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (212 km/h) | 1.09 (232 km/h) |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (235 km/h) | 0.958 (264 km/h) |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (258 km/h) | 0.88 (287 km/h) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z1000 | Ducati Monster 1200 S |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Steel, Backbone frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders head |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted cartridge fork | Ohlins fully adjustable 48mm usd forks, 130.00 mm travel |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with gas-charged shock | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock, 152.00 mm travel |