Ducati 175 Gran Sport (1957-62) vs Honda VFR 400R (1989)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Honda |
| Model: | 175 Gran Sport | VFR 400R |
| Years: | 1957-62 | 1989 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, shaft and bevel gear driven, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 175.4 cc / 10.7 cu in | 399 cc / 15.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 x 57.8 mm | 55 x 42 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Dell'Orto SS1 22.5C carburetor | 4x 34mm Keihin CV carburetors |
| Ignition: | Battery / coil | Digitalized full transistor ignition |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 11.9 kW / 16 hp @ 9000 rpm | 59 hp / 43.1 kW @ 12800 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multi wet plate, wet | Wet, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Single cradle tubular frame | Twin-spar aluminum |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic fork | 41mm inverted forks: preload and rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual shocks | Rising-rate monoshock: pre-load and rebound damping |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, full aluminium | 2x 269mm 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, full aluminium | Single disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 2.50 -18 | 100/90 R16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 2.75 -18 | 140/60 R18 |
| Dry Weight: | 103 kg / 227 lbs | 170 kg / 374.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 18 Litres / 4.0 gal |
| Top Speed: | 155 km/h / 96 mph | 219 km/h / 136 mph |