Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson VRSCAW/A V-Rod 105th Anniversary Edition (2008) vs Ducati 250 Mark 3D Desmo (1973) vs Benelli 354 Sport II (1980-85)
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| Make: | Harley-Davidson | Ducati | Benelli |
| Model: | Harley Davidson VRSCAW/A V-Rod 105th Anniversary Edition | 250 Mark 3D Desmo | 354 Sport II |
| Years: | 2008 | 1973 | 1980-85 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear driven | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1250 cc / 76.2 cu-in | 248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in | 345.5 cc / 21.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 105 x 72 mm | 74 x 57.8 mm | 50 x 44 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.3;1 | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection | Dell'Orto SS1 29D carburetor | 4 x Dell'Orto 20mm Ø carburetors |
| Ignition: | Sequential, single fire non waste spark, coil on plug | Coil, 6V 30W generator (later 6V 70 W) | Battery powered |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 123 hp / 90.5 kW @ 8000 rpm | 16.4 kW / 22 hp @ 7500 rpm | 28.3 kW / 38 hp @ 10200 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Huge 49mm telescopic forks | Hydraulic fork, Ducati 31.5 mm | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual coil over adjustable shock | Swingarm, Marzocchi dual shocks, 3-way adjustable | Singling arm, adjustable shocks |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers | 180mm Drum | Double discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 4 piston caliper | 160mm Drum | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR19 | 2.75-18 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 240/40 ZR18 | 3.00-18 | 3.25-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 288 kg / 637 lbs | 127 kg / 280 lbs | 168 kg / 370 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal | 15.5 litres / 4.1 US gal |