Benelli 254 Quattro (1981) vs Bimota DB8 Biposto (2012-13) vs Benelli Tornado Tre 900RS (2004-05)
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| Make: | Benelli | Bimota | Benelli |
| Model: | 254 Quattro | DB8 Biposto | Tornado Tre 900RS |
| Years: | 1981 | 2012-13 | 2004-05 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 231.4 cc / 14.1 cu in | 1198 cc / 73.1 cub. in. | 898 cc / 54.8 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 44 x 38 mm | 106 x 67.9 mm | 88 x 49.2mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 12.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 4 x Dell'Orto PHBG 18 B carburetors | Electrically controlled gasoline injection and φ60mm throttle body | Sagem, electronic ignition with 1 injector for each cylinder |
| Ignition: | Coil, distributor | Magneti Marelli | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric (kick start optional) | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 20.1 kW / 27.8 hp @ 10500 rpm | 170 hp / 125 kW @ 9750 rpm | 105 kW / 142.8 hp @ 11500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 18.8 Nm / 1.92 kgf-m / 13.86 lbs-ft @ 9000 rpm | 131,4 Nm / 13,4 kg-m / 96.9 lb-ft. @ 8000 rpm | 100 Nm / 10.2 kgf-m / 73.8 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic forks, 30 mm Ø | Marzocchi USD forks DLC fully adjustable | Upside down Marzocchi, adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm with hydraulic shocks | Extreme Tech Monoshock fully adjustable | Central shock strut with lever system, adjustable feather/spring basis, course and compression phase absorption |
| Front Brakes: | Single 260 mm disc | 2x 320mm / 12.6 in Brembo floating discs 4 pistons radial Brembo calipers, radial pumps | 2 x 320mm Ø discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | 158 mm Drum | Single 220mm / 8.7 in. floating disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper | Single 240 mm Ø disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.75 -18 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.00 -18 | 190/55 ZR17 | 190/50-17 |
| Dry Weight: | 122 kg / 269 lbs | 178 kg / 392.4 lbs | 195 kg / 430 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 8.5 Litres / 2.2 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 16 L / 4.2 US gal |
| Top Speed: | 150 km/h / 93 mph | 280 km/h / 174 mph | 261 km/h / 162 mph |