Comparison of Buell XB9R Firebolt and Ducati Supersport 1000 DS 2005 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Ducati Supersport 1000 DS 2005 × |  Buell XB9R Firebolt × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2002 |
| Make | Ducati | Buell |
| Model | Ducati Supersport 1000 DS | Buell XB9R Firebolt |
| Category | Sport | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 992 | 984 |
| Power (kw) | 68.4 | 67.2 |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Belt |
| Torque (Nm) | 97 | 92.2 |
| Bore (mm) | 94 | 88.9 |
| Stroke (mm) | 71.5 | 79.4 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control | - |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control | - |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Showa 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable lightweight fork | - |
| Rear suspension | Progressive cantilever linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock with length adjustment. Aluminium swingarm | - |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 245 | 230 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 119 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 148 | 127 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 24 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,395 | 1,321 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 179 | 175 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.3813 | 0.384 |
| Seat height (mm) | 820 | 775 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | - | 127 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | 14 |
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