Ducati 450 Mark 3 (1969-75) vs Suzuki DR-Z 400S (2006-07)
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| Make: | Ducati | Suzuki |
| Model: | 450 Mark 3 | DR-Z 400S |
| Years: | 1969-75 | 2006-07 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86 x 75 mm | 90 x 62.6 mm. |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Dell'Orto VHB 29 AD | Mikuni BSR36 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Points and coil (electronic from 1973) | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 18.4 kW / 25 hp @ 6500 rpm | 29.2 kW / 39.7 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, #520 |
| Front Suspension: | 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork | Telescopic, 49 mm, oil-damped, 11-way compression damping, adjustable spring preload |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable | Link-type, fully adjustable spring preload, 26-way compression damping |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 180 mm | Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 160 mm | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75-18 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 120/90-18 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 600 mm / 23.6 in Height: 940 mm / 37.0 in | Length 2310 mm / 90.9 in Width 875 mm / 34.4 in. Height 1230 mm / 48.4 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1360 mm / 53.5 in | 1485 mm / 58.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 735 mm / 28.9 in | 935 mm / 36.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 130 kg / 286 lbs | 132 kg / 291 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal |