Ducati Monster 659 (2013) vs Ducati 1198 Testastretta Evoluzione (2009)
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| Make: | Ducati | Ducati |
| Model: | Monster 659 | 1198 Testastretta Evoluzione |
| Years: | 2013 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 659 cc / 40.2 cu in | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 54.2 mm | 106 x 67.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 | 12.7:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Marelli electronic | Digital electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Exhaust: | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter with twin lambda probes | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and 2 lambda probes, twin stainless steel mufflers |
| Max Power: | 38 kW / 51.7 hp @ 8250rpm | 125 kW / 170hp @ 9750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 46.5 Nm / 4.8 kgm / 34.3 ft-lb @ 7500 rpm | 131.4 Nm / 13.4 kgf-m / 97 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch: | APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39 | Chain, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 38 |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 32/13, 2nd 30/18, 3rd 28/21, 4th 26/23, 5th 22/22, 6th 24/26 | 1st 37/15 / 2nd 30/17 / 3rd 28/20 / 4th 26/22 / 5th 24/23 / 6th 22/25 |
| Frame: | Tubular steel trellis frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
| Front Suspension: | Showa 43mm upside-down fork | Showa 43mm with TiO fully adjustable upside-down fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 127 mm / 5.0 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable Sachs monoshock | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Showa monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 148 mm / 5.8 in | 127 mm / 5.0 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc calipers, 4-piston, 2-pad. |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/60 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Rake: | 24° | 24°30' / 24.5° |
| Wheelbase: | 1450mm / 57.1in | 1430mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 770 mm | 820mm / 32.2in |
| Dry Weight: | 163 kg / 369 lbs | 171 kg / 377 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 15.5 Litres / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal |