Ducati 996 SPS (2000) vs KTM RC 125 (2016-17) vs Kawasaki Ninja 400 (2023)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | KTM | Kawasaki |
| Model: | 996 SPS | RC 125 | Ninja 400 |
| Years: | 2000 | 2016-17 | 2023 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder. DOHC with finger followers, 4 Valve | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 996 cc / 60.8 cu in | 124.7 cc / 7.6 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 98 x 66 mm | 58 x 47.2 mm | 70 x 51.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid Cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 14.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Induction: | MB1 fuel injection | Bosch Injection | DFI with 32mm x 2 throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | TCBI with digital advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 90.5 kW / 123 hp @ 9500 rpm | 15.hp / 10.9 kW @ 9500 rpm | 33.4 kW / 45 hp @10000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 99 Nm / 10.1 kgf-m / 73 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm | 11.8 Nm / 8 lb•ft @ 8000 rpm | 37 Nm / 27.3 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Hydraulically activated dry clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch / mechanically operated | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain 5/8 x 1/4” X‑Ring | Chain |
| Frame: | Tubular trestle frame with upper section made of high-strength steel | Tubular space frame made from steel, powder-coated | Trellis, high-tensile steel |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Öhlins shock, adjustable for compression and rebound damping | WP Suspension Up Side Down | 41mm Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Öhlins mono shock, rising rate, adjustable for compression and rebound damping | WP Monoshock | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc | Single 310mm semi-floating petal disc. Caliper: Single balanced actuation dual piston |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc | Single 220 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual-piston |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/70 -17 | 110/70R17 M/C 54 H |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 150/60 –17 | 150/60R17 M/C 66 H |
| Rake: | 23.5o - 24.5o | 65 ° | 24.5° |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1210 mm / 47.6 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 785 mm / 30.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 10 Liters / 2.6 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |