Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta (2008) vs BMW S 1000RR (2016) vs Triumph Thunderbird Sport (2000-04)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | BMW | Triumph |
| Model: | Monster S4R Testastretta | S 1000RR | Thunderbird Sport |
| Years: | 2008 | 2016 | 2000-04 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 998 cc / 60.9 cu in | 999 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 885 cc / 54 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 63.5 mm | 80 x 49.7 mm | 76 x 65 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.4:1 | 13.0:1 | 10:1 |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 95.7 kW / 130 hp @ 9500 rpm | 146 kW / 199 hp @ 13500 rpm | 61 kW / 82 hp @ 8500 rpm (rear type 56.2 kW / 75.3 hp @ 7800 rpm) |
| Max Torque: | 103.9 Nm / 10.6 kgf-m / 76.7 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 113 Nm / 11.5 kgf-m / 83.3 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm | 76 Nm / 7.7 kgf-m / 56 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control | Multiplate clutch in oil bath, anti-hopping clutch, mechanically controlled | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | Constant-mesh 6-speed gearbox, straight-toothed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 42 | Chain 17/45 | Chain, X-ring |
| Frame: | Tubular steel Trellis frame | Aluminium composite bridge frame, partially self-supporting engine | High tensile steel spine |
| Front Suspension: | Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork | Upside-down telescopic fork Ø 46 mm, compression and rebound stage adjustable | 43 mm Forks with triple rate springs adjustable for compression, rebound damping and spring preload. |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | Aluminium double-strut swingarm, compression and rebound damping adjustable | Monoshock adjustable for compression, rebound damping and spring preload. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 285 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/80 R17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 160/80 R17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2121 mm / 83.5 in Height 1222 mm / 48.1 in | Length 2050 mm / 80.7 in. Width 826 mm / 32.5 in. (incl. mirrors)Height 1140 mm / 44.8 in. (excl. mirrors) | Length: 2250 mm / 88.6 in Width: 860 mm / 33.8 in Height: 1105 mm / 43.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1425 mm / 56.1 in | 1580 mm / 62.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 803 mm / 31.6 in | 815 mm / 32.0 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 177 kg / 390lbs | 175.5 kg / 386.9 lbs | 224 kg / 494 lbs |