Ducati 1200 V4 Apollo (1964) vs BMW F 700GS (2014) vs Bimota HB3-S (1983-85) vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 (2018-19) vs Honda VF 750C Magna (1997-99) vs Honda VT1100C Shadow (1991-95) vs Kawasaki Zephyr 750 (1994-96) vs Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura Limited Edition (2012) vs Kawasaki KDX 220R (2000-02) vs BMW R 65 RT Monolever (1984-88)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Ducati | BMW | Bimota | Triumph | Honda | Honda | Kawasaki | Suzuki | Kawasaki | BMW |
Model: | 1200 V4 Apollo | F 700GS | HB3-S | Thruxton 1200 | VF 750C Magna | VT1100C Shadow | Zephyr 750 | GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura Limited Edition | KDX 220R | R 65 RT Monolever |
Years: | 1964 | 2014 | 1983-85 | 2018-19 | 1997-99 | 1991-95 | 1994-96 | 2012 | 2000-02 | 1984-88 |
Engine: | Four stroke, 90o V-4, 2 valves | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 270° crank angle parallel-Twin, SOHC. 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 45°V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder , DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, TSCC | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. |
Capacity: | 1252 cc / 76.4 cu in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 1062 cc / 64.8 cub. in. | 1200 cc / 73.2 cu-in | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in | 1099.2 cc / 67.07 cu-in | 738 cc / 45.6 cu-in | 998.6 cc / 60.9 cub. in | 216 cc / 13.1 cu-in | 649.6 cc / 39.6 cu in. |
Bore x Stroke: | 84.5 x56 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 70 x 69 mm / 2.75 x 2.71 in. | 97.6 x 80 mm | 70 x 48.6 mm | 87.5 x 91.4 mm | 66 x 54 mm | 74.5 x 57.3 mm | б9 х 58 mm | 82 x 61.5 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 | 12.9:1 | 9.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Induction: | 4 x SS1 32 mm carburetors | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | 4x 33mm Keihin carbs. | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | 4x 32mm Keihin CV | 2x 36mm Keihin carburetors | 4x 32mm Keihin carburetors | Fuel Injection | PWK33 Keihin PWK35 carburetor | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors |
Starting: | Electric and kick | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 73.5 kW / 100hp @ 7000rpm, or 58.8 kW / 80 hp @ 6000 rpm | 55 kW / 75 hp @ 7300 rpm | 85.8 kW / 115 hp @ 8500 rpm | 71.5 kW / 96 hp / @ 6750 rpm | 87 hp / 64.9 kW @ 9000 rpm | 67 hp / 48.9 kW @ 5500 rpm | 71 hp / 52.6 kW @ 9500 rpm | 136.1 kW / 182.5 hp @ 12000rpm | 37 kg / 27.5 kW @ 8000 rpm | 35 kW / 48 hp @ 7250 rpm (rear tyre 31.3 kW / 42 hp @ 7200 rpm) |
Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain, X-ring | 530 chain, 40/16 | Shaft | Chain | Chain, DID50VAZ, 114 links | Chain | Shaft |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Conventional ∅41mm telescopic fork | Italia 40 mm with 8 settings with magnesium tubes | Kayaba 41mm cartridge forks | 41mm Air assisted forks, 4-way anti-dive adjustable | 41mm Showa forks 172mm wheel travel | 41mm Telescopic forks no adjustmen | Inverted telescopic, coil spring, oil damped | 43mm conventional cartridge fork | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm | Gas pressure spring strut | Slightly backward facing De Carbon shock absorber with 10 settings. The swing arm is made of chrome-molybdenum steel. | Kayaba twin shocks with adjustable preload | Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable | Twin shock 100mm wheel travel adjustable spring preload | Dual gas shocks adjustable for preload, rebound, and compression. | Link type, coil spring, oil damped | UNI-TRAK® single-shock system | Monolever swinging arm |
Front Brakes: | Drum | 2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS | 2x 280mm discs | 2 x 310mm discs, Nissin 2-piston axial floating calipers, ABS | Single 315mm disc | 2x 269 mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x 310 mm Discs radial mount Brembo monobloc 4 piston caliper | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x ∅260mm discs, 2 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 280mm disc | Single 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston axial floating caliper, ABS | 180mm Drum | 195 mm Drum | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220 mm disc | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single ∅200mm drum |
Front Tyre: | 5.00 -16, Ribbed | 110/80-R19 | 3.5 x 16 | 120/70 ZR17 – Pirelli Angel GT | 120/80-17 Dunlop K555F, tubeless | 110/90-19 | 120/70 VR17 | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W), tubeless | 3.00-21 | 90/90 - 18 |
Rear Tyre: | 5.00 -16, Block tread | 140/80-R17 | 4.24 x 16 | 160/60 ZR17 – Pirelli Angel GT | 150/80-17 Dunlop K555, tubeless | 140/90-15 | 150/70 VR17 | 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W), tubeless | 4.60-18 | 120/90 - 18 |