Yamaha RD 250 (1975) vs Ducati Monster 1200 (2015-16)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Yamaha | Ducati |
| Model: | RD 250 | Monster 1200 |
| Years: | 1975 | 2015-16 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, torque induction, parallel twin | Four stroke, Testastretta 11° L-Twin, DOHC, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 247 cc / 15.0 cu-in | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 54 х 54 mm | 106 x 67.9 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.7:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Lubrication: | Autolube | Wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. |
| Induction: | 2x Mikuni VM28 SC carburetor | Electronic fuel injection system, 53mm throttle bodies with full Ride by Wire |
| Ignition: | Battery and coil with breaker points | Marelli electronic |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 7500 rpm | 100.7 kW / 135 hp @ 8750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 21 lb-ft / 2.9 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm | 118 Nm / 12.0 kgf-m / 87 lb-ft @ 7250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-plate | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 41 |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 19.67 / 2nd 13.6 / 3rd 10.08 4th 7.59 / 5th 6.79 / 6th 6.01 | 1st 37/15 2nd 30/17 3rd 27/20 4th 24/22 5th 23/24 6th 22/25 |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 43 mm Fully adjustable usd fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | 2 x 320mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 callipers, 4-pistons, radial pump with Bosch ABS as standard |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 245mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with Bosch ABS as standard equipment |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00S-18-4PR | 120/70 - ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50S-18-4PR | 190/55 - ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II |
| Wheelbase: | 1325 mm / 52.1 in | 1511 mm / 59.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 152 kg / 335 lbs | 182 kg / 401 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Liters / 4.2 US gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal |