Ducati 450 Mark 3 Desmo (1973) vs Kawasaki Z125 (2022)
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki |
| Model: | 450 Mark 3 Desmo | Z125 |
| Years: | 1973 | 2022 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve |
| Capacity: | 435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in | 125 cc / 7.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86 x 75 mm | 56 x 50.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Dell'Orto VHB 29 AD | Fuel injection: ø24 mm x 1 |
| Ignition: | Points and coil (electronic from 1973) | Digital |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 18.4 kW / 25 hp @ 6500 rpm | 7.1 kW / 9.5 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork | 30mm Inverted fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable | Offset laydown single-shock with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | 180mm Drum | Single 200mm petal disc, single piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | 150mm Drum | Single 185mm petal disc, single piston calipers |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75-18 | 100/90-12 49J |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 120/70-12 51L |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 600 mm / 23.6 in Height: 940 mm / 37.0 in | Length 1700 mm / 67 in width 750mm / 29.5 in Height 1005 mm / 39.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1360 mm / 53.5 in | 1175 mm / 46.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 735 mm / 28.9 in | 855 mm / 31.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal | 7.4 Litres / 2.0 US gal |