MV Agusta 250 Turismo Raid (1957-60) vs BMW R 1200GS LC Rallye (2017) vs Ducati 748 Biposto (1995-96) vs Ducati Monster S4RS Tricolore (2008)
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| Make: | MV Agusta | BMW | Ducati | Ducati |
| Model: | 250 Turismo Raid | R 1200GS LC Rallye | 748 Biposto | Monster S4RS Tricolore |
| Years: | 1957-60 | 2017 | 1995-96 | 2008 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, pushrod, 2 valve | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm, outlet 34 mm | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 246 cc / 15.0 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in | 998 cc / 60.9 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 69 x 66 mm | 101 x 73 mm | 88 x 61.5 mm | 100 x 63.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid / Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.2:1 | 12.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Induction: | 24 mm carburettor | Electronic intake pipe injection | Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6M | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Flywheel magneto | BMS-K | Electronic | Marelli Electronic |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 8.1 kW /11.0 hp @ 5500 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm | 72.1 kW / 98 hp @ 1100 rpm | 95.7 kW / 130 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multiple plate clutch | Oil lubricated, hydraulically operated | Dry, multi-plate, hydraulic control | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Transmission: | 4 speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft | Chain, 520 VL4 - 5/8" x 1/4" | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 42 |
| Frame: | Double cradle tubular and pressed steel | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine | Trestle type constructed of "ALS 450" steel alloy | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic hydraulic fork | BMW Motorrad Telelever; standpipe diameter 37 mm, central spring strut | Inverted type, 43 mm diameter stanchions, Showa GD051, fully adjustable | Öhlins 43 mm upside-down fully adjustable fork with TiN surface treatment |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with hydraulic shocks | Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD spring strut, variable spring preload hydraulically adjustable by adjuster knob, rebound-stage damping adjustable by knob | Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock, Showa GD052-007-02 | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Front Brakes: | 200mm Drum | 305mm Hydraulically actuated twin disc brake, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, radially mounted, Brembp |
| Rear Brakes: | 200mm Drum | Single 275mm disc, 2 piston caliper, BMW Motorrad Integral ABS Pro, disengageable | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-19 | 120/70 R19 | 120/60 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 170/60 R 17 | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width: 590 mm / 23.2 in | Height 1412 mm / 55.6 in (excl. mirrors) Width 953 mm / 37.5 in (incl. mirrors) Length 2207 mm / 86.9 in | Length: 2050 mm / 80.7 in Width: 685 mm / 27.0 in Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in | Length 2121 mm / 83.5 in Height 1222 mm / 48.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1340 mm / 52.7 in | 1507 mm / 59.3 in | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1440 mm / 56.7 in |