Ducati 200GT (1962-63) vs Kawasaki KX 500 (1996-98)
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki |
| Model: | 200GT | KX 500 |
| Years: | 1962-63 | 1996-98 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel gear driven, 2 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, single cylinder, read valve |
| Capacity: | 203.8 cc / 12.4 cu in | 499 cc / 30.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 67 x 57.8 mm | 86 x 86mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Induction: | Dell'Orto UBF24BS carburetor | KeihinPWK39 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Points & coil, 6V 40 W generator | Electronic CDI |
| Starting: | Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 13.1 kW 18 hp @ 7500 rpm | 66 hp / 49.2 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multi wet plate | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Single cradle | High-tensile steel semidouble cradle with aluminum bolt-on. |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic forks, Ducati 31.5 mm | 41mm upside-down cartridge fork with 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable | Bottom-Link UN'1-TKAK with adjustable preload and 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | 180 mm Drum | Single 220mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | 160 mm Drum | Single 190mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75 -18 | 80/100-21 51M |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.00 -18 (GT: 2.75-18) | 120/90-18 64M |
| Wheelbase: | 1320 mm / 52.0 in | 1514 mm / 59.6 in |
| Dry Weight: | Elite/SS: 111 kg / 244 lbs GT: 115 kg / 253 lbs | 100 kg / 220.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 9.8 Litres / 2.6 US gal |