Ducati 996 Biposto (1999) vs Suzuki GSF 1200S Bandit ABS (2004-06)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Suzuki |
| Model: | 996 Biposto | GSF 1200S Bandit ABS |
| Years: | 1999 | 2004-06 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 996 cc / 60.7 cu in | 1157 cc / 30.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 98 x 66 mm | 79 x 59 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air/oil cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6 fuel injection | 4 x Mikuni BSR36 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital transistorized |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 82,3 kW / 112 hp @ 8500 rpm | 71.5 kW / 98 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 93 Nm / 68.6 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm | 91.7 Nm / 9.4 kgf-m / 67.6 lb-ft@ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Showa shock, adjustable for compression and rebound damping | 43 mm Telescopic, oil damped, preload adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Showa mono shock, rising rate, adjustable for compression and rebound damping | Mono-shock, link-type, 4-way adjustable rebound damping, 7-way adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 310mm Discs, 6 piston calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 835 mm / 32.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 198 kg / 437 lbs | 220 kg / 485 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 20.0 litres / 5.2 US gal / 4.4 Imp gal |
| Consumption Average: | 5.5 L/100 km / 18.2 km/l / 42.8 US mpg / 51.4 Imp mpg | 5.8 L/100 km / 17.2 km/l / 40.5 US mpg / 48.6 Imp mpg |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 10.7 sec | 11.7 sec |
| Top Speed: | 259 km/h / 161 mph | 235.8 km/h / 146.5 mph |