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) vs Triumph Speed Triple Half Millionth Special Edition (2012) vs Ducati 1098 (2007)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Ducati	Kawasaki	Yamaha	KTM	KTM	Aprilia	Triumph	Ducati
Model:	450 Mark 3 Desmo	Z125	MT-09 SP	690 SMC R	640 LC4 Supermoto	RSV 1000R	Speed Triple Half Millionth Special Edition	1098
Years:	1973	2022	2021	2020	2005-07	2006	2012	2007
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	Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 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	1050 cc / 64.07 cu-in	1099 cc / 67.1 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	79 x 71.4 mm	104 x 64.7 mm
Compression Ratio:	9.3:1	9.8:1	11.5:1	12.7:1	11.0:1	11.8:1	12.0:1	12.5:1
Cooling System:	Air cooled	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Liquid 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.	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection	Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies
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	Digital–inductive type via electronic engine management system	Digital CDI
Starting:	Kick	Electric	Electric	Electric	Kick & electric	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 @	35.7 kW / 49 hp @ 7500 rpm	107 kW / 143 hp @ 9500 rpm	95 kW / 128 hp @ 9250 rpm	119.3 kW / 160 hp @ 9750 rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	4 Speed	6 Speed	6-Speed	5 Speed, claw shifted	6 Speed	6 Speed	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)	X ring chain	Chain, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 38
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	Showa 43 mm upside down forks	Showa 43mm with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork
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	Showa monoshock	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
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	2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo	2 x 330mm 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	Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Nissen	Single 245mm 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	120/70 ZR 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	190/55 ZR 17	190/55 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	1435mm / 56.5in	1430 mm / 56.3 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	828 mm / 32.6in	840 mm / 32.2 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	17.5 L / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal	15.5 L / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal