Ducati 250 GT / 250 Monza (1964-67) vs Honda XLR 250R Baja (1987-89) vs Triumph America LT Limited Edition (2016)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Honda | Triumph |
| Model: | 250 GT / 250 Monza | XLR 250R Baja | America LT Limited Edition |
| Years: | 1964-67 | 1987-89 | 2016 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear-drive | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, RFVC, 4 valve | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 360° firing interval |
| Capacity: | 248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in | 249 cc / 15.1 cu-in | 865 cc / 52.8 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 57.8 mm | 75 x 56.5 mm | 90 x 68 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8:1 | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air-cooled |
| Induction: | Dell'orto UBF24BS carburetor | PD79 | Twin carburettors, with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters |
| Ignition: | 6V 60W generator | Solid state CD | Digital |
| Starting: | Kick | Primary kick with automatic compression release | Electric |
| Max Power: | GT: 13.7 kW / 18.4 hp @ 7200 rpm Monza: 16.4 kW / 22 hp @ 7200 rpm | 28 hp @ 8500 rpm | 45.5 kW / 61 hp @ 6800 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain, X-ring |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic telescopic fork, Ducati 31.5 mm | Telescopic forks | 41mm Kayaba telescopic forks, polished stainless steel shrouds |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm, dual shocks, Marzocchi | Swinging arm | Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 180 mm | Single disc | Single 310 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum, 160 mm | Single disc | Single 285 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 2.75-18 | 3.00 -21 | 130/90 - 16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 4.00 -18 | 170/80 B15 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal | 9.0 Litres | 19.3 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal |