| Engine | Kawasaki Z900 | Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 948 cc | 936 cc |
| Max power | 125 hp (@9 500 RPM) | 114 hp (@9 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 72 lb ft (@7 700 RPM) | 70 lb ft (@7 250 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 500 RPM | 10 200 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 100 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Inline-4 | DOHC Desmodue V2 |
| Compression | 11.80:1 | 13.30:1 |
| Oil capacity | 3.79 quart | 3.03 quart |
| Oil type | 15W50 | |
| Spark plug type | NGK CR9EIA-9 | NGK MAR9A-J |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 16 | 8 |
| Bore | 73.4 mm | 94.0 mm |
| Stroke | 56.0 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Throttle bore | 54.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 3.70 lbs/hp | 3.83 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 674 hp/2500lbs | 652 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12 V 8 Ah, YTX9-BS | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Kawasaki Z900 | Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Slipper |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | REGINA 520 ZRDK | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.627 | 1.848 |
| Final drive | 2.933 | 2.866 |
| 1. gear | 2.692 (60 mph) | 2.466 (58 mph) |
| 2. gear | 2.059 (79 mph) | 1.764 (81 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.65 (98 mph) | 1.4 (101 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.409 (115 mph) | 1.181 (120 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.222 (133 mph) | 1.043 (136 mph) |
| 6. gear | 1.034 (157 mph) | 0.958 (148 mph) |
| Chasis | Kawasaki Z900 | Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular backbone (with engine subframe), high tensile steel | Steel tubular trellis frame |
| Front susp. | 41 mm inverted fork (120 mm travel) | 48mm Öhlins USD, 7.28 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak (137 mm travel) | Öhlins monoshock, 6.89 in travel |