Ducati Paul Smart 1000 Classic Limited Edition (2006) vs Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja (1997-98) vs Kawasaki Z 1000LTD (1980-82)
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Paul Smart 1000 Classic Limited Edition | ZX-R 250 Ninja | Z 1000LTD |
| Years: | 2006 | 1997-98 | 1980-82 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, operated by four rocker arms (two opening rockers and 2 closing rockers) SOHC. Driven by the crankshaft through spur gears, timing belt pulleys and toothed timing belts | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 992 cc / 60.5 cu in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 998 cc / 60.9 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 71.5 mm | 49 x 33.1 mm | 69.4 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 12.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Induction: | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle bodies | 4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors | 4x 34mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition: | Marelli electronic | TCBI | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max power: | 90.7 hp / 66.3 kW @ 8,000 rpm | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 15000 rpm | 95 hp / 69.3 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 91.2 Nm / 9.3 kgf-m / 67.3 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm | 2.6 kgf-m / 24.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm | 83.2 Nm / 61.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork | Telescopic forks | Telehydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock absorber on the left side | Uni-track, Swing arm | Swinging arm forks with adjustable shocks. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x discs 2 piston calipers | 2x discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single disc 1 piston caliper | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 - ZR17 | 110/70-R17 54H | 3.25 H19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 - ZR17 | 140/60-R18 64H | 130/90 H16 |
| Dry Weight: | 179 kg / 394.6 lbs | 141 kg / 311 lbs | 254 kg / 560 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |