Ducati 1299 Panigale (2016) vs Kawasaki GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja (2007-08) vs Ducati 900 SS (1975)
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki | Ducati |
| Model: | 1299 Panigale | GPz 500S / EX 500R Ninja | 900 SS |
| Years: | 2016 | 2007-08 | 1975 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinders. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven |
| Capacity: | 1285 cc / 78.4 cub in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 864 cc / 52.7 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 116 x 60.8 mm | 74 x 58 mm | 86 x 74.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled, | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.6:1 | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Mitsubishi EFI, twin injectors per cylinder, full ride-by-wire elliptical throttle bodies | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetor | 2 x Dell'Orto PHM 40 A, B or C carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | TCI (Transistor Controlled Ignition) | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick (electric as an option) |
| Max Power: | 150.8 kW / 205 hp @ 10500 rpm | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm | 58.8 kW / 80 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with hydraulic control | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed with Ducati Quick Shift | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain 525; front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 39 | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi 50 mm pressurised and fullly adjustable USD fork with hard anodized aluminium lightweight slider | 38mm Telescopic forks | 38 mm Marzocchi fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Fully adjustable Sachs unit. Adjustable linkage: progressive flat, Aluminium single sided swingarm | Swinging arm, single shock adjustable for spring preload | Marzocchi 310 mm dual shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc EVO M50 4-piston calipers with cornering ABS Bosch 9.1 MP | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 280mm Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc 2 piston caliper with cornering ABS | Single disc | Single 229 mm disc |
| Dimensions: | Length 2060 mm / 81.1 in Height 1130 mm / 44.1 in | Length 2095 mm / 82.4 in Width 700 mm / 30.3 in Height: 1160 mm / 45.6 in | Length: 2200 mm / 86.6 in Width: 675 mm / 26.6 in Height: 1050 mm / 41.3 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1437 mm / 56.57 in | 1435 mm / 56.4 in | 1500 mm / 59.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 166.5 kg / 367 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs | 188 kg / 414 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 15.9 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 20 L / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |