Ducati 1000SS DS (2003) vs Ariel VB 600 (1947-58) vs Maico Cross 620 (2014)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Ariel | Maico |
| Model: | 1000SS DS | VB 600 | Cross 620 |
| Years: | 2003 | 1947-58 | 2014 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, single cylinder, side valve | Single cylinder, two stroke, reed valve system |
| Capacity: | 992 cc / 60.5 cu in | 598 cc / 36.5 cu in | 616cc / 37.6 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 71.5 mm | 86.4 x 102.0 mm | 95 x 87 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Exhaust: | 2 Aluminum mufflers with 3-way catalytic converter (non-catalytic on USA version) | 1-into-1, Chrome | S.E.E.S. exhaust system |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick start | Kick |
| Max Power: | 63 kW / 85.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | 11.6 kW / 15.5 hp @ 4400 rpm | 56 kW / 76 hp |
| Clutch: | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control | Dry, multiplate | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4-Speed, Burman | 5-Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs. 4 piston calipers | Drum | Brembo single wave disc, 260 mm, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum | Brembo single wave disc, 220 mm , 1-piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70-17 | 3.25 x 19 | 80/100-21 in. |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55-17 | 3.50 x 19 | 120/100-18 in. |
| Wheelbase: | 1395 mm / 54.9 in | 1422 mm / 56 in | 1480 mm / 58.3 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal | 15.9 L / 4.2 US gal | 9.5 L / 2.5 US gal |