Kawasaki KLX 450R (2008-09) vs Ducati Sport 1000 Classic Biposto (2008)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Ducati |
| Model: | KLX 450R | Sport 1000 Classic Biposto |
| Years: | 2008-09 | 2008 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | 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 |
| Capacity: | 449 cc / 27.3 cu-in | 992 cc / 60.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 96.0 x 62.1 mm | 94 x 71.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin FCR | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Digital AC-CDI | Marelli electronic |
| Starting: | Electric & kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 56.4 hp / 41.5 kW @ 8500 rpm | 90.7 hp / 66.3 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 50 Nm / 5.1 kg-m @ 7500 rpm | 91.2 Nm / 9.3 kgf-m / 67.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39 |
| Frame: | Aluminum, perimeter Rake / trail: 27.1 degrees / 4.6 in. | Tubular steel trelis |
| Front Suspension: | 48mm inverted AOS-type cartridge fork with 22-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping | 43mm Upside-down fully adjustable forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 285 mm / 11.2 in | 120 mm / 4.7 |
| Rear Suspension: | UNI-TRAK® single shock system with 22-way low-speed, two-turn variable high-speed compression damping and 22-way rebound damping | Sachs fully adjustable monoshock on the left side |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 278 mm / 10.9 in | 133 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 80/100-21 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/100-18 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Rake: | 27.1° | 24° |
| Dimensions: | Length 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width 820 mm / 32.3 in Height 1255 mm / 49.4 in | Height 1036 mm / 40.8 in Length 2179 mm / 85.8 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1480 mm / 58.3 in | 1425 mm / 56.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 940 mm / 37.0 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 115 kg / 253.5 lbs | 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 8 Litres / 2.1 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |