Suzuki DR 500S (1982) vs Ducati 900 Monster (1995-96)
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| Make: | Suzuki | Ducati |
| Model: | DR 500S | 900 Monster |
| Years: | 1982 | 1995-96 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves, TSCC | Four stroke, 90°“L” twin cylinder, SOHC desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in | 904 cc / 55.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 82 mm | 92 x 68 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Mikuni 35SS, slingshot | 2 x 38 mm Mikuni BDST 38-B129 carburetors |
| Ignition: | PEI pointless | Kokusan electronic inductive discharge |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 26 kW / 36 hp @ 6500 rpm | 58.8 kW / 80 hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 42 Nm / 4.3 kgf-m / 31 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 76 Nm / 7.75 kgf-m / @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Dry multiplate |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed constant mesh | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, O-ring | Chain |
| Gear Ratios: | 1st 2.42 / 2nd 1.63 / 3rd 1.63 / 4th 1.00 / 5th 0.83:1 | 1st 2.466 / 2nd 1.764 / 3rd 1.350 / 4th 1.091 / 5th 0.958 / 6th 0.857:1 |
| Primary Drive Ratio: | 2.39:1 | 2.000:1 (31/62) |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.36:1 | 2.6:1 (15/39) |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic Showa 36mm, oil damped | Showa GD 41, inverted type, adjustable, 41 mm stanchions |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9.1" | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm , adjustable spring preload, gas/oil damped, adjustable compression damping | Boge progressive type with adjustable monoshock |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 220 mm / 8.7" | 144 mm / 5.7 in |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 150 mm, expanding | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 150 mm, expanding | Single 220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-21 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.60-18 | 170/60-17 |
| Dry Weight: | 128 kg / 282 lbs | 184 kg / 405 lbs |
| Wheelbase: | 1465 mm / 57.7" | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 870 mm / 34.3" | 770 mm / 30.3 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9 Litres / 2.4 US gal / 2.0 Imp gal | 16 L / 4.2 US gal / 3.5 Imp gal |
| Top Speed: | 136 km/h / 84.5 mph | 190 km/h / 118 mph |