Ducati 98 / 98N (1956-57) vs Triumph Rocket III Classic (2006-07)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Triumph |
| Model: | 98 / 98N | Rocket III Classic |
| Years: | 1956-57 | 2006-07 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod | Four stroke, longitudinal three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 98 cc / 6.0 cu in | 2294 cc / 140 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 49 x 52 mm | 101.6 x 94.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Dell' Orto MA16B carburetor | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Ignition: | 6V, 25W, Flywheel magneto | Digital inductive type via electronic engine management |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 4.1 kW / 5.5 hp @ 6800 rpm | 103.6 kW / 140 hp @ 5750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 98 / 98N:3 Speed For 1957 the 98N: 4 speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Open spine pressed steel frame | Tubular steel, twin spine |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork. | 43 mm Upside down forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Non-adjustable twin hydraulic shocks, swingarm | Chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 316 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75 - 17 CEAT or Pirelli | 150/80 V17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 2.75 - 17 CEAT or Pirelli | 240/50 V16 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 1880 mm / 74.1 in | Height 1165 mm / 45.9 in Length 2500 mm / 98.4 in Width 970 mm / 38.2 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1240 mm / 48.8 in | 1695 mm / 66.7 in |
| Seat Height: | 730 mm / 28.7 in | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 98: 72 kg / 159 lbs 98N: 81 kg / 179 lbs | 320 kg / 704 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10 L / 2.6 US gal / 2.2 Imp gal | 24 Litres / 6.3 US gal / 5.3 Imp gal |
| Top Speed: | 98: 75 km/h / 46.6 mph 98N: 80 km/h / 49.7 mph | 219.4 km/h / 136.3 mph |