| Engine | Kawasaki Z750 | Ducati Supersport 1000DS |
|---|---|---|
| Engine code | 5VX8 | |
| Displacement | 748 cc | 992 cc |
| Max power | 106 hp (@10 500 RPM) | 84 hp (@7 750 RPM) |
| Max torque | 57 lb ft (@8 300 RPM) | 64 lb ft (@5 750 RPM) |
| Redline | 12 100 RPM | |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | SOHC Desmodue V2 |
| Compression | 11.30:1 | 10.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.22 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, motul 300v 10w40, shell rotella 10w40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EK, NGK CR9EIX | NGK DCPR8E, Champin ra6hc |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Valves | 16 | 4 |
| Bore | 68.4 mm | 94.0 mm |
| Stroke | 50.9 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 32.0 mm | 45.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 4.70 lbs/hp | 5.30 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 531 hp/2500lbs | 471 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah | 12v 10ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z750 | Ducati Supersport 1000DS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Dry |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.714 | 1.844 |
| Final drive | 2.867 | 2.53 |
| 1. gear | 2.571 (71 mph) | 2.467 |
| 2. gear | 1.941 (94 mph) | 1.765 |
| 3. gear | 1.556 (117 mph) | 1.35 |
| 4. gear | 1.333 (136 mph) | 1.091 |
| 5. gear | 1.2 (152 mph) | 0.958 |
| 6. gear | 1.095 (166 mph) | 0.857 |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z750 | Ducati Supersport 1000DS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel, diamond | Trellis steel frame |
| Front susp. | Telescopic fork, 4.72 in travel | 43 mm Showa Upside down forks, 4.72 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Swinagarm, uni-trak, 4.92 in travel | Öhlins Mono shock absorber, 5.71 in travel |