Ducati 450 Mark 3 Desmo (1973) vs Kawasaki Z125 (2022) vs Yamaha MT-09 SP (2021) vs KTM 690 SMC R (2020)
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki | Yamaha | KTM |
| Model: | 450 Mark 3 Desmo | Z125 | MT-09 SP | 690 SMC R |
| Years: | 1973 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86 x 75 mm | 56 x 50.6 mm | 78 x 62.1 mm | 105 x 80 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 | 11.5:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air 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) |
| Ignition: | Points and coil (electronic from 1973) | Digital | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | Keihin EMS with RBW, double ignition |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | 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 @ |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet multi-disc, manual | Multiplate assist and slipper clutch | PASC™ slipper clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4 Speed | 6 Speed | 6-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | O-ring chain | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 × 1/4 in |
| Front Suspension: | 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork | 30mm Inverted fork | 41mm KYB inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound | WP USD XPLOR 48 forks |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75-18 | 100/90-12 49J | 120/70 ZR17 M/C | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 120/70-12 51L | 180/55 ZR17 M/C | 160/60 ZR 17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1360 mm / 53.5 in | 1175 mm / 46.3 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in | 1470 mm / 57.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 735 mm / 28.9 in | 855 mm / 31.7 in | 825.5 mm / 32.5 in | 890 mm / 35.0 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 |