Ducati 1000SS DS (2003) vs Ariel VB 600 (1947-58)
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| Make: | Ducati | Ariel |
| Model: | 1000SS DS | VB 600 |
| Years: | 2003 | 1947-58 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, single cylinder, side valve |
| Capacity: | 992 cc / 60.5 cu in | 598 cc / 36.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 71.5 mm | 86.4 x 102.0 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 5.0:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Dry sump |
| Exhaust: | 2 Aluminum mufflers with 3-way catalytic converter (non-catalytic on USA version) | 1-into-1, Chrome |
| Induction: | Marelli CPU 5.9M fuel Injection, 45 mm throttle body | Carburetor, Amal monobloc 376/13 |
| Battery: | 12V 10Ah | 6V |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick start |
| Max Power: | 63 kW / 85.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 11.6 kW / 15.5 hp @ 4400 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control | Dry, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4-Speed, Burman |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs. 4 piston calipers | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-17 | 3.25 x 19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55-17 | 3.50 x 19 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2030 mm / 79.9 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in | Length: 2184 mm / 86 in Width: 686 mm / 27 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1395 mm / 54.9 in | 1422 mm / 56 in |
| Wet Weight: | 202 kg / 445.3 lbs | 166 kg / 365 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal | 15.9 L / 4.2 US gal |