Ducati 851 Strada (1988) vs BMW K 1300 S HP Special Edition (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | BMW |
| Model: | 851 Strada | K 1300 S HP Special Edition |
| Years: | 1988 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 851 cc / 51.9 cu in | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 92 x 64 mm | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53 in |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Weber I.A.W. CPU P7 electronic fuel injection. 2 x 50mm throttle bodies | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) |
| Ignition: | Inductive magnetically triggered | Digital CDI |
| Battery: | 12V 14Ah | 12V / 14AH, maintenance free |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 75 kW / 102hp @ 9000rpm | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 71.2 Nm / 7.26 kgf-m / 52.5 ft-lb @ 7250 rpm | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry,multiplate | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Tubular steel | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | Marzocchi M1R upside-down fork with rebound compression damping adjustable | BMW Motorrad Duolever, central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system |
| Rear Suspension: | Marzocchi Supermono shock with preload and damping adjustable, rising rate swingarm | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 280 mm Disc, 4 piston calipers | 2x 320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 130/60 x 16 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 x 16 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2050 mm / 80.7 in Width: 700 mm / 27.6 in Height: 1130 mm / 44.5 in | Length 2182 mm / 85.9 in Width 905 mm / 35.6 in (incl. morrors) Height 1221 mm / 48.0 in (excl. mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1460 mm / 57.5 in | 1585 mm / 62.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 760 mm / 29.9 in | 820 mm/ 32.3 in - low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 185 kg / 408 lbs | 228 kg / 503 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20 L / 5.3 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal | 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal |