Ducati 916 Biposta (1995-) vs Kawasaki Z 900 (2019)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki |
| Model: | 916 Biposta | Z 900 |
| Years: | 1995- | 2019 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 916 cc / 55.9 cu in | 943 cc / 57.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 66 mm | 73.4 x 56.0mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Induction: | Weber I.A.W. CPU P8 electronic indirect injection | DFI® with 36mm Keihin throttle bodies |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Ignition: | Electronic I.A.W | TCBI with electronic advance |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 83.8 kW / 114 hp @ 9000 rpm | 125 hp / 91.2 kW @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 90 Nm / 9 kgf-m / 66.3 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 98 Nm / 72.7 lb-ft @ 7700 |
| Clutch: | Dry, multiplate | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Sealed chain |
| Frame: | Steel, Trellis frame | Trellis, high tensile steel |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Adjustable Showa GD051 inverted fork | 41mm inverted fork with rebound damping and spring preload adjustability |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 127 mm / 5.0 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa GD52-007-02, rising rate progressive linkage adjustable monoshock | Horizontal back-link, stepless rebound damping, adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x semi-floating 310 mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 or 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 |
| Rake: | Adjustable 24o - 25o | 25° |
| Trail: | 94 - 100 mm / 3.7 - 3.9 in | 103 mm / 4.1 in |
| Dimensions: | Length 2050 mm / 80.7 in Width 685 mm / 27.0 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in | Length 2065 mm / 81.5 in Width 825 mm / 32.3 in Height 1065 mm / 41.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 56.6 in | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 795 mm / 32.8 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal |