Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille SP (2000) vs Ducati 450 Desmo (1973-74)
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| Make: | Aprilia | Ducati |
| Model: | RSV 1000 Mille SP | 450 Desmo |
| Years: | 2000 | 1973-74 |
| Engine: | Four-stroke, longitudinal 60° V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven, desmodromic |
| Capacity: | 996 cc / 60.1 cu in | 435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 63.4 mm | 86 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Fuel injection | Dell'Orto VHB 29 A |
| Ignition: | Digital electronic with one spark plugs per cylinder | Points and coil (electronic from 1973) |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 108 kW / 145 hp @ 11000 rpm | 19.9 kW / 27 hp @ 6700 rpm |
| Clutch: | System: Multiple disk in oil bath with patented PPC Claimed Horsepower: -assisted hydraulic control. | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Ø43 mm Upside-down Öhlins fork, titanium nitride treated sleeves. | 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork (from 1974: 35 mm Ceriani) |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm in Aluminium alloy, progressive linkage with APS system. Öhlins Racing hydraulic shock absorber | Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 280 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 150 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 2.75-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 3.00 x 18 or 3.25 x 18 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2035 mm / 80.1 in Width: 730 mm / 28.7 in Height: 1145 mm / 45.1 in | Length: 2000 mm / 78.7 in Width: 600 mm / 23.6 in Height: 940 mm / 37.0 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1418 mm / 55.8 in | 1360 mm / 53.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 825 mm / 32.5 in | 735 mm / 28.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 185 kg / 408 lbs | 130 kg / 286 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 liters / 4.7 US gal | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal |