Ducati 450 Mark 3 Desmo (1973) vs Kawasaki Z125 (2022) vs Yamaha MT-09 SP (2021) vs KTM 690 SMC R (2020) vs KTM 640 LC4 Supermoto (2005-07) vs Aprilia RSV 1000R (2006)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Ducati	Kawasaki	Yamaha	KTM	KTM	Aprilia
Model:	450 Mark 3 Desmo	Z125	MT-09 SP	690 SMC R	640 LC4 Supermoto	RSV 1000R
Years:	1973	2022	2021	2020	2005-07	2006
Engine:	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve	Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Single cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve	Four stroke, single Cylinder. SOHC, 4 Valve per cylinder,	Four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in	125 cc / 7.6 cu in	889 cc / 54.2 cu-in	690 cc / 42.1 cu in	624.6 cc / 38.1 cu in	997.6 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	86 x 75 mm	56 x 50.6 mm	78 x 62.1 mm	105 x 80 mm	101 x 78 mm	97 x 67.5 mm
Compression Ratio:	9.3:1	9.8:1	11.5:1	12.7:1	11.0:1	11.8:1
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid cooled
Induction:	Dell'Orto VHB 29 AD	Fuel injection: ø24 mm x 1	Fuel injection with YCC-T	Keihin EFI (throttle body 50 mm)	Mikuni BST 40	Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. Throttle body diameter 57mm.
Ignition:	Points and coil (electronic from 1973)	Digital	TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition	Keihin EMS with RBW, double ignition	Contactless DC-CDI ignition with digital advanced system, KOKUSAN	Digital electronic with one spark plugs per cylinder
Starting:	Kick	Electric	Electric	Electric	Kick & electric	Electric
Max Power:	18.4 kW / 25 hp @ 6500 rpm	7.1 kW / 9.5 hp @ 8000 rpm	117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm	72 hp / 54 kW @	35.7 kW / 49 hp @ 7500 rpm	107 kW / 143 hp @ 9500 rpm
Clutch:	Wet, multiplate	Wet multi-disc, manual	Multiplate assist and slipper clutch	PASC™ slipper clutch, hydraulically operated	Wet, multiplate	Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC Claimed Horsepower: -assisted hydraulic control.
Transmission:	5 Speed	4 Speed	6 Speed	6-Speed	5 Speed, claw shifted	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	O-ring chain	Chain, X-Ring 5/8 × 1/4 in	Chain 5/8 x 1/4" O-ring	Chain, 40/16 (2.5)
Front Suspension:	35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork	30mm Inverted fork	41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound	WP USD XPLOR 48 forks	43 mm WP upside-down forks	Öhlins 43 mm diameter upside-down fork with adjustable compression rebound and preload
Rear Suspension:	Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable	Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload	Linkage-free, fully adjustable horizontal Öhlins shock	WP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage	Central shock absorber (WP) with PRO-LEVER linkage to rear-swingarm with needle bearing	Aluminium alloy double banana swing arm, APS progressive system linkage. Sachs hydraulic shock-absorber with adjustable rebound, compression, preload and length
Front Brakes:	180mm Drum	Single 200mm petal disc, single piston calipers	2x 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers	Single 320mm disc, Brembo 4 piston floating caliper	Single 320 mm disc, 4piston floating caliper	2 x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	150mm Drum	Single 185mm petal disc, single piston calipers	Single 245mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper	Single 240 mm disc, Brembo single piston floating caliper	Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston floating caliper	Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre:	2.75-18	100/90-12 49J	120/70 ZR17 M/C	120/70 ZR 17	120/70 - 17	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre:	3.00-18	120/70-12 51L	180/55 ZR17 M/C	160/60 ZR 17	160/60 - 17	190/50 ZR17
Wheelbase:	1360 mm / 53.5 in	1175 mm / 46.3 in	1430 mm / 56.3 in	1470 mm / 57.8 in	1510 mm / 59.4 in	1415 mm / 55.7 in
Seat Height:	735 mm / 28.9 in	855 mm / 31.7 in	825.5 mm / 32.5 in	890 mm / 35.0 in	915 mm / 36.0 in	810 mm / 31.9 in
Fuel Capacity:	13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal	7.4 Litres / 2.0 US gal	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal	13.5 Litres / 3.5 US gal	11 L / 2.9 US gal / 2.4 Imp gal	18 Litres / 4.8 US gal