Bimota DB5R (2011) vs Buell / EBR Buell XR9S Lightning (2002) vs Ducati 450 Mark 3 Desmo (1970-72)
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| Make: | Bimota | Buell / EBR | Ducati |
| Model: | DB5R | Buell XR9S Lightning | 450 Mark 3 Desmo |
| Years: | 2011 | 2002 | 1970-72 |
| Engine: | Air cooled, four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, Desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder | 45° V-Twin, four stroke, pushrod actuated overhead valve. hydraulic self-adjusting lifters, 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven |
| Capacity: | 1078 | 984 cc / 60 cu in | 435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 98 x 71.5 mm | 88.9 x 79.4 mm | 86 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection - 45 mm throttle body | Electronic fuel injection | Dell'Orto VHB 29 AD |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 70.8 kW / 85.5 hp @ 7050 rpm | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7200 rpm | 18.4 kW / 25 hp @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Kevlar belt | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm USD Öhlins TIN Coated Fork, fully adjustable Pre-load, Compression, Rebound, 120mm wheel travel. | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Öhlins Monoshock, fully adjustable Pre-load - External Hydraulic Device, Compression, Rebound | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | 180mm Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | 150mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/90ZR -17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55ZR -17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 3.00-18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1425 mm / 56.1 in. | 1320 mm / 52" | 1360 mm / 53.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 810 mm / 31.9 in. | 775 mm / 30.5" | 735 mm / 28.9 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 litres / 4.5 gal. | 14 L / 3.7 US gal | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal |