Triumph Rocket III Classic (2008-09) vs Buell / EBR Buell XR9R Firebolt (2007) vs Honda SH 350i (2024) vs Ducati Monster S2R 800 Dark (2005-06)
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| Make: | Triumph | Buell / EBR | Honda | Ducati |
| Model: | Rocket III Classic | Buell XR9R Firebolt | SH 350i | Monster S2R 800 Dark |
| Years: | 2008-09 | 2007 | 2024 | 2005-06 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 4 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, 4 valves | Four stroke, 90° “L”t win cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 2294 cc / 140 cu in | 984 cc / 60 cu in | 330 cc / 20.1 cu-in | 803 cc / 49.0 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101.6 x 94.3 mm | 88.9 x 79.4 mm | 77 x 70.7 mm | 88 x 66 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid-cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.7:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Induction: | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | DDFI fuel injection, Ø45 mm downdraft | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | Fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 103.6 kW / 140 hp @ 5750 rpm | 67.1 kW / 92 hp @ 7500 rpm | 29 hp / 21.6 kW @ 7500 rpm | 56.7 kW / 77 hp @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 200 Nm / 20.4 kgf-m / 147ft.lbf @ 2500 rpm | 97 Nm / 9.9 kgf-m / 71.5 ft.lbs @ 5500 rpm | 32 Nm / 23.6 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 73 Nm / 7.4 kgf-m / 54 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multi-plate | Automatic, centrifugal | APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | V-Matic | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Kevlar belt | V-Belt | Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 42 |
| Frame: | Tubular steel, twin spine | Hollow aluminium twin-spar frame doubles as the fuel tank | Tubular Steel underbone | Tubular steel trellis |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Upside down forks | Showa upside-down forks, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | 35mm telescopic fork | 43 mm Upside-down non adjustable forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload | Showa shock absorber, adjustable for preload, compression & rebound damping | Dual-damper unit swingarm | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock with piggy back aluminum swing arm |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | ZTL-type brake, 6-piston fixed caliper, Ø375 mm single sided, inside out, stainless steel, floating rotor | Single 256mm disc with two piston caliper | 2 x 300 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single Ø230 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 256mm disc with single piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80 V17 | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo T | 110/70-16 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 240/50 V16 | 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo T | 130/70-16 | 180/55 - ZR17 |
| Rake: | 32° | 21° | 27.5? | 24° |
| Wheelbase: | 1695 mm / 66.7 in | 1320 mm / 52" | 1452 mm / 57.1 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal | 9.1 Litres / 2.4 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal |