Ducati Monster SP (2023) vs Kawasaki EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN 500 (2005-09)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Monster SP | EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN 500 |
| Years: | 2023 | 2005-09 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, desmodromic valvetrain | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 937 cc / 57.2 cu-in | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 67.5 mm | 74 х 58 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection system, 53 mm throttle bodies with full Ride by Wire system | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Digital TCBI |
| Max Power: | 111 hp / 82 kW @ 9250 rpm | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 93 Nm / 69 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm |
| Clutch: | Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch, hydraulic control | Wet Plate |
| Transmission: | 6-Speed with Ducati Quick Shift up/down | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, front sprocket z15, rear sprocket z43 | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Fully adjustable Öhlins NIX 30 Ø 43 mm usd front fork with TiN treatment on inner tube | 36mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage, fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock, aluminium double-sided swingarm | Dual shocks preload adjustable, |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating aluminum flange discs, radially mounted Brembo Stylema® monobloc 4-piston callipers, radial master cylinder | Single 300mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper | 180mm drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV | 140/90-15 |
| Rake: | 23° | 33.0° |
| Wheelbase: | 1472 mm / 57.9 in | 1595 mm / 62.8 in |
| Seat Height: | 840 mm / 33.1 in 850 mm / 33.5 in with high seat accessory 810 mm / 31.9 in with low seat accessory | 714 mm / 28.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 166 kg / 366 lbs | 199.1 kg / 439 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |