Ducati ST2 (1999) vs Suzuki GSX-R 750 K2 (2002)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Ducati | Suzuki |
Model: | ST2 | GSX-R 750 K2 |
Years: | 1999 | 2002 |
Engine: | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 944 cc / 57.6 cu-in | 749 c / 45.7 cub. in. |
Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 68 mm | 72 x 46 mm |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
Engine Oil: | Synthetic, 20W/50 | Synthetic,10W/40 |
Induction: | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body | Fuel injection, 46 mm throttle bodies |
Ignition: | Marelli 1.6M, 45 mm throttle bodies | Digital DC-CDI |
Starting: | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 61 kW / 83 hp @ 8500 rpm | 102.9 kW / 140 hp @ 12500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 84 Nm / 8.5 kgf-m / 62ft-lb @ 6500 rpm | 85 Nm / 8.7 kgf-m / 62.7 ft-lb @ 10500 rpm |
Clutch: | Dry, multiplate | Wet, multiple discs |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh |
Gear Ratios: | 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.765 / 3rd 1.350 / 4th 1.091 / 5th 0.958 / 6th 0.857:1 | 1st 2.78 / 2nd 2.05 / 3rd 1.68 / 4th 1.45 / 5th 1.30 / 6th 1.18:1 |
Final Drive: | Chain | #525 Chain, O-ring sealed, 108 links |
Frame: | Steel tube trellis | Conventional twin-beam aluminium construction |
Front Suspension: | Showa 43mm upside-down fully adjustable fork | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, fully adjustable spring preload, rebound and compression damping |
Front Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in. |
Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa GD082 monoshock with piggy back aluminum swing arm | Link-type, gas/oil damped, fully adjustable spring preload and compression damping, 4-way adjustable rebound damping |
Rear Wheel Travel: | 148 mm / 5.8 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in. |
Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tyre: | 170/60 - ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
Dimensions: | Length: 2070 mm / 81.5 in Width: 910 mm / 35.8 in Height: 1320 mm / 52.0 in | Length 2055 mm / 80.9 in. Width 715 mm / 28.1 in. Height 1135 mm / 44.7 in. |
Wheelbase: | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in. |
Seat Height: | 820 mm / 32.3 in | 830 mm / 32.7 in. |
Dry Weight: | 212 kg / 437.3 lbs | 166 kg / 366 lbs |
Fuel Capacity: | 22.7 L / 6.0 US gal / 5.0 Imp gal | 18 Litres / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal |
Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.1 sec / 175 km/h / 109 mph | 10.5 sec |
Top Speed: | 215.5 km/h / 134 mph | 280 km/h / 174 mph |