Ducati Monster 1200R (2017-18) vs Suzuki GSX-R 400 (1988) vs Moto Guzzi V7 III Carbon Dark (2018-19)
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| Make: | Ducati | Suzuki | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | Monster 1200R | GSX-R 400 | V7 III Carbon Dark |
| Years: | 2017-18 | 1988 | 2018-19 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, Testastretta 11° L-Twin, DOHC, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder. TSCC | Four stroke, V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valves with light alloy pushrods and rockers. |
| Capacity: | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu-in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in | 744 cc / 45.4 in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 106 x 67.9 mm | 56 x 40.4 mm | 80 x 74 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | 11.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Induction: | Synerject-Continental electronic fuel injection system, elliptical throttle body Ø 56 mm equivalent with full Ride-by-Wire | Slingshot carburetors | Weber- Marelli electronic injection |
| Ignition: | Marelli electronic | CDI | Magneti Marelli electronic digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 113.3 kW / 152 hp @ 9250 rpm | 44 kW / 59 hp @ 11000 rpm | 38 kW / 52 hp @ 6200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 131.4 Nm 13.4 kgf-m / 97 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm | 39.2 Nm / 4.0 kgf-m / 28.9 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 60 Nm / 44.2 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run | Wet multi-plate | Single disc, dry, with cush drive |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 41 | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders head | Aluminum angular pipe double cradle | Double cradle tubular frame. ALS steel. Detachable elements 1463 mm (57.6 inches) |
| Front Suspension: | Ohlins fully adjustable 48 mm usd forks | Telescopic forks | Marzocchi Ø 40 mm telescopic front forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | Full floater swing arm, non-adjustable | Die-cast alloy swing arm with 2 shocks with adjustable spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc evo M50 4-piston callipers, radial pump with ABS as standard | 2 x Discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with ABS as standard equipment | Single disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 - ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP | 110/70-R17 53H | 100/90 R18 (110/80 R18 as alternative) |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/55 - ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP | 140/60-R18 64H | 130/80-17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1509 mm / 59.4 in | 1375 mm / 54.1 in | 1445 mm / 56.9 in |
| Rake: | 24.3° | 27° 25' | 26.4° |
| Trail: | 89 mm / 3,5 in | 96 mm / 3.7 in | 106 mm / 4.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 830 mm / 32,7 in | 735 mm / 28.9 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 180 kg / 396,8 lbs | 160 kg / 352 lbs | 189 kg / 416.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 3.96 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 21 Litres / 5.5 US gal |