Ducati DesertX RS Q e-tron Special Edition (2022) vs Norton V4 RR & SS (2017) vs Kawasaki KLX 300 (2021)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Norton | Kawasaki |
| Model: | DesertX RS Q e-tron Special Edition | V4 RR & SS | KLX 300 |
| Years: | 2022 | 2017 | 2021 |
| Engine: | Testastretta, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic timing | Four stroke, 72 ° V-four cylinder, Chain-driven cams with idler gear for reduced engine height. Titanium inlet valves. Slipper clutch | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 937 cc / 57.2 cu in | 1200 cc / 73.2 cu in | 292 cc / 17.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 67.5 mm | 82mm x 56.8mm | 78.0 x 61.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.3:1 | 13.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Bosch electronic fuel injection system, Ø53 mm throttle bodies with ride-by-wire system | Electronic fuel-injection system. Constantly variable inlet tracts. 8-fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system independent of front and rear banks of cylinders for ultimate control and feel | Fuel injection with 34mm Keihin throttle body |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Keyless ignition system | Electric CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 9250 rpm | 200 hp / 149 kW @ 12,500 rpm | NA |
| Max Torque: | 92 Nm / 68 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 130Nm / 95.8 ft-lb @ 10,000rpm | NA |
| Transmission: | 6-Speed | Full quickshift system and auto down blipper | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, front sprocket Z15, rear sprocket Z49 | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 46 mm KYB upside-down fork, fully adjustable | Ohlins NIX30 system front fork. Fully-adjustable. Fork yokes - Cast top and bottom | 43 mm inverted fork with adjustable compression damping |
| Rear Suspension: | KYB monoshock, fully adjustable, remote preload adjustment, aluminum double-sided swingarm | Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully-adjustable rear shock. Fork yokes - Billet machined | Uni Trak, gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, adjustable compression and rebound damping, and adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320 mm aluminum flange semi-floating discs, Radial mount Brembo monobloc 4-pistons calipers | 2 x 330mm full-floating discs. Radially-mounted Brembo monobloc calipers. Brembo discs and Brembo master cylinder | Single 250 mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 265 mm disc, Brembo floating 2 pistons caliper | Single 330mm disc. Brembo caliper and master cylinder | Single 240 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper |
| Wheelbase: | 1607 mm / 63.3 in | 1430mm / 56 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 21 Litres / 5.54 US gal (28 Litres / 7.66 US gal with optional accessory rear tank) | 18 litres / 4.7 US gal | 7.7 Litres / 2.0 US gal |