AJS Silver Streak 500 (1938) vs Ducati Monster 696 (2010)
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| Make: | AJS | Ducati |
| Model: | Silver Streak 500 | Monster 696 |
| Years: | 1938 | 2010 |
| Engine: | Single cylinder, single port, push-rod OHV with polished heads and ports | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 desmodromic valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in | 696 cc / 42.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 82.5 x 93 mm | 88 x 57.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 5.9 or 7.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Exhaust: | 1-into-1, high level | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes |
| Induction: | Amal carburetor | Marelli Injection. Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 3.7 kW / 4.98 hp | 58.8 kW / 78.8 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed, Burman gearbox | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39 |
| Front Suspension: | Girder fork | Progressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable Sachs monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Wheels: | Chrome plated rims with wire spokes | 3-spoke light alloy |
| Dry Weight: | 150 kg / 330 lbs | 161 kg / 355 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 11 L / 3.0 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.8 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |