Ducati 48 Piuma / 48 Export / 48 Sport / 50 Puima / 50 Sport (1961-68) vs Honda VT 125C Shadow (1999-02)
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| Make: | Ducati | Honda |
| Model: | 48 Piuma / 48 Export / 48 Sport / 50 Puima / 50 Sport | VT 125C Shadow |
| Years: | 1961-68 | 1999-02 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, piston-port | Four stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 47.6 cc / 2.9 cu in | 124 cc / 7.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 38 x 42 mm | 42 x 45 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 6.3:1 (Export: 9.5:1) | 11.8:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Dell'Orto T4 12D1 Sport / Export: Dell'Orto UA 15S | 2x 22mm VP-type |
| Ignition: | 6V 18W Flywheel magneto 15-18 | Digital transistorised with electronic advance |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 1.1 kW / 1.5 hp @ 5200 rpm Sport / Export: 3.1kW / 4.2hp @ 8600 rpm | 15 hp / 10.9 kW @ 11000 rpm |
| Transmission: | Three speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 35mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, twin shocks | Dual shocks with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 90 mm (Export 105 mm) | Single 240mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 90 mm (Export 105 mm) | 130mm drum |
| Dimensions: | Length: 1770 mm / 69.7 in Height: 930 mm / 36.6 in | Length 2300mm / 90.5 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1160 mm / 45.7 in | 1524 mm / 60.0 in |
| Seat Height: | 760 mm / 29.9 in | 680 mm / 26.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | Piuma: 47 kg / 104 lbs Sport: 49 kg / 108 lbs Export: 50 kg / 110 lbs | 145 kg / 319.7 lbs |