KTM RC8R 1190 (2014) vs Ducati 749S (2005) vs Beta Alp 4.0 (2003-04) vs Ducati 1000SS DS (2005)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | KTM | Ducati | Beta | Ducati |
| Model: | RC8R 1190 | 749S | Alp 4.0 | 1000SS DS |
| Years: | 2014 | 2005 | 2003-04 | 2005 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Capacity: | 1195 cc / 73.0 cu-in | 748.4 cc / 45.7 cu in | 349 cc / 21.3 cu in | 992 cc / 60.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 105 x 69 mm | 90 x 58.8 mm | 79 x 71.2 mm | 94 x 71.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.5 :1 | 12.3:1 | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin EFI throttle body 52 mm | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54 mm throttle body | Mikuni BST 33 | Marelli CPU 5.9M fuel Injection, 45 mm throttle body |
| Ignition: | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Digital CDI | Electronic | Marelli electronic |
| Max Power: | 129 kW / 175 hp @ 10250 rpm | 85 kW / 116 hp @ 10500 rpm | 20 kW / 27 hp | 63 kW / 85.5 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 127 Nm / 93.6 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 82.4 Nm / 8.4 kgf-m / 60.8 ft-lb @ 8500 rpm | 28 Nm / 2.9 kgf-m 21 lb-ft | 87.5 Nm / 9 kgf-m / 64.5 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control | Wet, multi disc | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed claw shifted | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain 5/8 x 5/16" X Ring | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm WP Upside down adjustable | Showa 43mm fully-adjustable upside-down fork with TiN | Hydraulic fork, 48mm Ø | Showa 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down lightweight fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 200 mm / 7.9 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | WP shock, fully adjustable | Progressive linkage with fully-adjustable Showa monoshock | Single shock adjustable spring preload | Progressive cantilever linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock, with length adjustment, aluminium swing arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 125 mm / 4.9 in | 128 mm / 5.0 in | 220 mm / 8.7 in | 145 mm / 5.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320mm Disc, 4 piston calipers | Single 260 mm Ø disc, 2-piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs. 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 220 mm Ø disc, 2-piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90 -21 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 140/80 -18 | 180/55-17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1425 mm / 56.1 in | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1395 mm / 54.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 805 mm - 825 mm / 31.69in - 32.48in | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 865 mm / 34 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs | 199 kg / 438 lbs | 133 kg / 293 lbs | 185.2 kg / 407.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 gal | 15.5 L / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal | 10.5 Litres / 2.8 US gal | 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 10.8 sec | 11.2 sec / 203 km/h / 126 mph | 16.1 sec | 12.0 sec / 187 km/h / 116 mph |
| Top Speed: | 271.4 km/h | 250 km/h / 155 mph | 131.1 km/h / 81.5 mph | 230 km/h / 143 mph |