Suzuki VL 1500LC Intruder (1998-01) vs Suzuki GS 500F (2004-06) vs Suzuki GT550K (1972-73) vs Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer (2019-20) vs Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille SP (2000) vs Ducati 907 IE (1991-92) vs Ducati 600 TT2 (1982-84) vs Suzuki GT 185K (1972-73) vs Ducati 175 Sport (1957-61) vs Suzuki Boulevard, Intruder M109R (2006-07) vs Ducati XDiavel Nera Limited Edition (2022)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Suzuki | Suzuki | Moto Guzzi | Aprilia | Ducati | Ducati | Suzuki | Ducati | Suzuki | Ducati |
| Model: | VL 1500LC Intruder | GS 500F | GT550K | V9 Roamer | RSV 1000 Mille SP | 907 IE | 600 TT2 | GT 185K | 175 Sport | Boulevard, Intruder M109R | XDiavel Nera Limited Edition |
| Years: | 1998-01 | 2004-06 | 1972-73 | 2019-20 | 2000 | 1991-92 | 1982-84 | 1972-73 | 1957-61 | 2006-07 | 2022 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-twin, SOHC, 3 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder | Transversal 90° V-twin, 4-stroke, 2-valves per cylinder | Four-stroke, longitudinal 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, 90°“L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder,belt driven | Two stroke, parallel twin | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel gear driven 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 54° V-Twin | Four stroke, Testastretta DVT (Desmodromic Variable Timing), 90° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder, dual spark |
| Capacity: | 1462 cc / 89.2 cu in | 487 cc / 29.7 cu in | 543 cc / 33.1 cu in | 853 cc / 52.0 cu in | 996 cc / 60.1 cu in | 904 cc / 55.2 cu in | 598 cc / 36.5 cu in | 184.8 cc / 11.3 cu in | 175.4 cc / 10.7 cu in | 1786 cc / 109 cu. in | 1262 cc / 77 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 96 x 101 mm | 74 x 56.6 mm | 61 x 62 mm | 84 x 77 mm | 100 x 63.4 mm | 92 x 68 mm | 81 x 58 mm | 49 x 49 mm | 62 x 57.8 mm | 112 x 90.5 mm | 106 x 71.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x Mikuni BDSRS6 carburetors | 2 x 33mm Mikuni BST carburetors | 3 x 28mm Mikuni carburetors | Marelli MIU single-body electronic injection, integrated management of traction control on 2 levels | Fuel injection | Weber-Marelli IAW 043 system that integrated ignition and electronic fuel injection. | Dell'Orto PHF36A (1983: Dell'Orto Malosssi 41 mm) | 2 x 20 mm Mikuni carburetors | 1957 - 59: Dell'Orto MB22.5B carburetor 1960 - 61: Dell'Orto MB22B / UBF24BS carburetor | EFI, 2 x 56 mm throttle bodies | Electronic fuel injection system, 56mm elliptical throttle bodies full with ride-by-wire system |
| Ignition: | Digital transistorized | Transistorised electronig ignition | Battery/coil with contact breakers | Electronic | Digital electronic with one spark plugs per cylinder | Marelli Digiplex variable advance | Bosch BTZ electronic | PEI | Battery / coil, 6V 40W generator | Electronic ignition (Transistorised) | Electronic |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 6-Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 4 Speed | 5 Speed | 6-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain | Chain, endless 530 | Shaft, double universal joint and double bevel gear units, 8:33 ratio | Chain | Chain | Chain 520 DID | #520 Chain | Chain, | Shaft | Belt, front sprocket Z28, rear sprocket Z80 |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic forks, coil spring, oil damped | Telescopic forks, 7-way preload adjustment | Telehydraulic fork | 40mm Standard fork | Ø43 mm Upside-down Öhlins fork, titanium nitride treated sleeves. | 42 mm Marzocchi M1R oil-dynamic fork provided with external adjusting system of the extension brake | 35mm Marzocchi telescopic fork | Telescopic fork | Hydraulic telescopic fork, Mazocchi | Inverted, 46mm stanchions | 50mm USD adjustable forks with DLC treatment |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock link-type, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload | Rising rate single shock, 7-way preload adjustment | Dual shocks swinging fork preload adjustable | Swingarm with double shock absorber with adjustable spring preload. | Swing arm in Aluminium alloy, progressive linkage with APS system. Öhlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber | Swinging fork with oil-dynamic adjustable mono shock, Marzocchi Duoshock | Swinging arm, Marzocchi PVS1 single shock, adjustable preload and damping | Twin shocks, springs, preload adjustable | Swingarm, dual shocks, 3-way adjustable | Single damper, preload adjustable | Single shock absorber, adjustable preload and rebound, remote reservoir, Single sided cast/trellis frame swingarm |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, double action | Single 310mm disc, 4 piston caliper | Drum | Single 320mm stainless steel floating disc, Brembo opposed four-piston callipers | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 1991: 2 x 300 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers 1992: 2 x 320 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x 280 mm Discs, Brembo Gold Series | Drum | Drum, full aluminium, 180 mm | 2 x 310 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 2x 320 mm semifloating discs, radial Brembo monobloc 4-piston M50 callipers, PR16/19 radial master cylinder |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 180 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, double action | Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum | Single 260mm stainless steel floating disc, Brembo opposed two-piston callipers | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 260 mm disc, Brembo Gold Series | Drum | Drum, full aluminium, 160 mm | Single 274 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 265 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating calliper |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80-16 Bridgestone G703 tubeless | 110/70 H17 | 3.25-19 | 100/90 - 19 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 | 1982: 2.15 x 18 1983: 3.50 x 16 | 2.75-18 | 2.50 -18 CEAT | 130/70 R18 | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/70-15 Bridgestone G702 tubeless | 130/70 H17 | 4.00-18 | 150/80 - 16 | 190/50 ZR17 | 170/60-17 | 1982: 2.50 x 18 1983: 3.50 x 18 | 3.00-18 | 2.75 -18 CEAT | 240/40 R18 | 240/45 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal / 2.7 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 18 liters / 4.7 US gal | 21 L / 5.5 US gal / 4.6 Imp gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 10 L / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal | 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 19 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 18 Litres / 4.75 US gal |