Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Classic Limited Edition (2006) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja (1997-98)
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Paul Smart 1000 Classic Limited Edition | ZX-R 250 Ninja |
| Years: | 2006 | 1997-98 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, operated by four rocker arms (two opening rockers and 2 closing rockers) SOHC. Driven by the crankshaft through spur gears, timing belt pulleys and toothed timing belts | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 992 cc / 60.5 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 71.5 mm | 49 x 33.1 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Induction: | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle bodies | 4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Marelli electronic | TCBI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max power: | 90.7 hp / 66.3 kW @ 8,000 rpm | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 15000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 91.2 Nm / 9.3 kgf-m / 67.3 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm | 2.6 kgf-m / 24.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control | Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Tubular steel trellis | Perimeter, pressed aluminium |
| Front Suspension: | Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork | Telescopic forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock absorber on the left side | Uni-track, Swing arm |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x discs 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 - ZR17 | 110/70-R17 54H |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 - ZR17 | 140/60-R18 64H |
| Rake: | 24° | 24° |
| Dimensions: | Height 1036 mm / 40.8 in Length 2179 mm / 85.8 in | Length 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width 685 mm / 27.0 in Height 1090 mm / 42.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1425 mm / 56.1 in | 1360 mm / 53.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 825 mm / 32.5 in | 735 mm / 28.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 179 kg / 394.6 lbs | 141 kg / 311 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 3.4 US gal |