Piaggio MP3 500 Sport ABS (2016-17) vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black (2018) vs Ducati 900 SS (1981) vs Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja (2004)
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| Make: | Piaggio | Triumph | Ducati | Kawasaki |
| Model: | MP3 500 Sport ABS | Bonneville Bobber Black | 900 SS | ZX-12R Ninja |
| Years: | 2016-17 | 2018 | 1981 | 2004 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysedFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed | Four stoke, parallel twin, 270o crank, SOHC | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 492.7 cc / 30.0 cub in. | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in | 864 cc / 52.7 cu in | 1199 cc / 73.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 71 mm | 97.6 x 80 mm | 86 x 74.4 mm | 83 x 55.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic injection system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | 2 x Dell'Orto PHF 32C carburetors | Electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition: | Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing | Digital | Electronic | Digital ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 29.4 kW / 40.1 hp @ 7250 rpm | 57.4 kW / 77 hp @ 6550 rpm | 47.8 kW / 65 hp @ 7500 rpm | 178 hp / 131 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Automatic centrifugal dry | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multiplate | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel | 6-Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain, X-ring | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Articulated quadrilateral consisting of four aluminum arms sustaining two steering tubes, and leading arm suspension geometry with offset wheel axle. Stroke: 95mm. Electro-hydraulic suspension locking system. | 47mm non-adj Showa fork | Marzocchi telescopic fork | 43mm upside-down cartridge fork with adjustable preload, 12-way rebound and 12-way compression damping. |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers and adjustable spring pre-load. | Kayaba twin shocks with adjustable preload | Marzocchi dual shocks, 3-way adjustable | Bottom-Link with gas-charged shock: piggy-back reservoir, adjustable spring preload, 18-way rebound and 20-way compression damping |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 258mm stainless steel discs, One disc brake per wheel, c 2 piston caliper | 2x 310 mm Disc, 2 piston Brembo calipers, ABS | 2 x 280 mm Disc, 1 piston caliper | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 280 mm disc | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Dimensions: | Length 2160 mm / 85.0 in Width 775 mm / 30.5 in Height 1350 mm / 53.1 in | Length 2235 mm / 87.9 in Width 800 mm / 31.5 in Height 1025 mm / 40.4 in | Length: 2260 mm / 88.9 in Width: 700 mm / 27.6 in Height: 1280 mm / 50.4 in | Length 2120 mm / 82.1 in Width 739 mm / 29.1 in Height 1199 mm / 47.2 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1549 mm / 61.0 in | 1510 mm / 59.4 in | 1550 mm / 61.0 in | 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 261 kg / 577 lbs | 237.5 kg / 522.4 lbs | 216 kg / 476 lbs | 210 kg / 463 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal | 9.1 Litres / 2.4 US gal | 15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 20 Litres / 5.0 gal |