Ducati Monster 800 S (2003) vs Kawasaki KLE 500 (1999-00) vs Honda CX 650 Custom (1979-83)
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| Make: | Ducati | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model: | Monster 800 S | KLE 500 | CX 650 Custom |
| Years: | 2003 | 1999-00 | 1979-83 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, parallel twin Cylinder, DOHC, 4 Valves per cylinder | Four stroke, longitudinal 800 V-twin cylinder, camshaft nestles at the base of the V between the cylinders. ,OHV, 4 valves per cylinder operated by pushrods |
| Capacity: | 803 cc / 49.0 cu in | 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in | 673 cc / 41.07 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 66 mm | 74 x 58 mm | 82.5 x 63 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.4:1 | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body | 2x 34mm Keihin carburetors | 2x 39mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | Marelli electronic | CDI | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 53.7 kW / 73 hp @ 8250 rpm | 44.8 hp / 33 kW @ 8500 rpm | 64 hp / 47.7 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 69 Nm / 7.1 kgf-m / 50.9 lb-ft @ 6250rpm | 41 Nm / 30.2 lb-ft @ 6500r pm | 61 Nm / 45 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Front Suspension: | Showa 43mm upside-down fork | 41mm Telescopic forks air assisted | 39mm Air adjustable forks leading axle |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock with piggy back aluminum swing arm | Steal awing arm with preload adjustment | Dual shocks adjustable spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/60 - 17 | 90/90 VR21 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 - 17 | 130/80 VR17 | 120/90-18 |
| Wet Weight: | 187 kg / 412 lbs | 192 kg / 423 lbs | 215 kg / 474 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 L / 4.0 USgal / 3.3 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |