Ducati Monster & Monster Plus (2023) vs Cagiva Raptor 1000 (2004-05) vs KTM 250 EXC CHAMPION EDITION (2025) vs Yamaha XV 400 Virago (1984-86)
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| Make: | Ducati | Cagiva | KTM | Yamaha |
| Model: | Monster & Monster Plus | Raptor 1000 | 250 EXC CHAMPION EDITION | XV 400 Virago |
| Years: | 2023 | 2004-05 | 2025 | 1984-86 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, desmodromic valvetrain | Four stroke, 90° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (Suzuki DL100) | Two stroke, two stroke, single cylinder, with reed intake and exhaust control | Four stroke, 70°V-Twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 937 cc / 57.2 cu in | 996 cc / 60.7 cu-in | 249.9 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 67.5 mm | 11.3:1 | 81 X 48.5 mm | 68 х 55 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.1:1 | 99 x 66 mm | 14.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection system, 53 mm throttle bodies with full Ride by Wire system | Electronic fuel injection | Keihin EFI, 42 mm throttle body | 2 x 34 mm Mikuni carburettors |
| Ignition: | Electronic | CDI | Vitesco Technologies EMS | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 6-Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 speed constant mesh |
| Final Drive: | Chain, front sprocket z15, rear sprocket z43 | Chain | X-Ring 520 | shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm USD forks | 43mm Upside down hydraulic fork | 48 mm WP XACT-USD | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage, preload adjustable monoshock, aluminum double-sided swingarm | Rising rate monoshock preload adjustable | WP XPLOR Monoshock with PDS, Aluminium-reinforced polyamide | Dual shocks with preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M4.32 monobloc 4-piston calipers, radial master cylinder | 2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single disc with single-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 245 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper | Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 200 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III | 120/70 ZR17 | 90/90-21 | 3.00S19 4PR |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III | 180/55 ZR17 | 140/80-18 | 140/90 15 M/C 70S |
| Wheelbase: | 1474 mm / 58.0 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in | 1489 mm / 58.6 in | 1511 mm / 59.4 in |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm / 32.3 in 800 mm / 31.5 in - accessory low seat 775 mm / 30.5 in - accessory low seat + low suspension kit | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 963 mm / 37.9 in | 700 mm / 27.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 15.2 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal | 8.6 Litres / 2.2 US gal |