Ducati 900 SD Darmah (1977-78) vs Kawasaki KDX 400 (1979)
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki |
| Model: | 900 SD Darmah | KDX 400 |
| Years: | 1977-78 | 1979 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven | Two stroke, single cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 864 cc / 52.7 cu in | 392 cc / 23.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 86 x 74.4 mm | 80 x 78 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Dell'Orto PHM 40 A, B or C carburetors | 36mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Ignition: | Electronic | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric and Kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 47.8 kW / 65 hp @ 7500 rpm | 39 hp / 29 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 38 mm Ceriani 608 telescopic fork | Adjustable air forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Marzocchi 300 mm dual shocks, 3-way adjustable | Dual shock |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 280 mm Disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260 mm disc | Drum |
| Wheelbase: | 1550 mm / 61.0 in | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 216 kg / 476 lbs | 109 kg / 240 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 12 Litres / 33 US gal |