Buell / EBR Buell S2T Thunderbolt (1994) vs Ducati Multistrada 1200S Touring (2013) vs BMW R 80GS Basic (1996-97)
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| Make: | Buell / EBR | Ducati | BMW |
| Model: | Buell S2T Thunderbolt | Multistrada 1200S Touring | R 80GS Basic |
| Years: | 1994 | 2013 | 1996-97 |
| Engine: | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve, hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 1203 cc / 73.4 cu in | 1198.4 cc / 73.1 cu in | 797.5 cc / 48.7 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88.8 x 96.8 mm | 106 x 67.9 mm | 84.8 x 70.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Ø40 mm Keihin carburetors | Mitsubishi electronic fuel injection system, Mikuni elliptical throttle bodies | 2 x Bing constant depression carburetors |
| Max Power: | 73.6 kW / 101 hp @ 6000 rpm | 110.3 kW / 150 hp @ 9250 rpm | 37 kW / 50 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 66.4 lb.ft @ 5500 rpm | 124.5 Nm / 12.7 kgm / 91.8 lb-ft @ 7500rpm | 61 Nm / 6.2 kgf-m / 44 ft lb @ 5000 rpm |
| Final Drive: | Kevlar belt | Chain #530, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 40 | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Ø40 mm Showa fork, adjustable for compression and rebound damping | Sach 48 mm fully adjustable USD forks. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment with Ducati Skyhook Suspension | ∅40mm Marzocchi telescopic hydraulic forks. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7" | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 225 mm / 8.8 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Single Showa shock, spring preload, compression and preload damping | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Electronic compression and rebound damping adjustment. Electronic spring preload with DSS aluminium single-sided swingarm | BMW Paralever swinging arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 116 mm / 4.6" | 170 mm / 6.7 in | 180 mm / 7.0 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single Ø340 mm disc, 6 piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. ABS as standard equipment | Single ∅285mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø230 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper | ∅200mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 - ZR17 | 90/90 x 21S |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/60 ZR17 | 190/55 - ZR17 | 13/80 x 17S |
| Wet Weight: | 218 kg / 481 lbs | 222 kg / 489 lbs | 210 kg / 462 lbs |