Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight (2016-17) vs Triumph America Limited Edition (2016) vs Honda VT 750C Shadow Phantom (2018-19) vs Laverda Jota 1000 Special (1983) vs Ducati 250 Diana (1961-64) vs Triumph Speedmaster Roadster (2013-14)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Harley-Davidson	Triumph	Honda	Laverda	Ducati	Triumph
Model:	Harley Davidson XL 1200X Forty-Eight	America Limited Edition	VT 750C Shadow Phantom	Jota 1000 Special	250 Diana	Speedmaster Roadster
Years:	2016-17	2016	2018-19	1983	1961-64	2013-14
Engine:	Evolution®, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, 360° firing interval	Four stroke, 52° V-twin, SOHC, 6 valve	Four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.	Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear-driven	Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	1202 cc / 73.4 cu in.	865 cc / 52.8 cub in.	745 cc / 45.5 cub in.	981 cc / 59.8 cu-in	248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in	865 cc / 52.8 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	88.8 x 96.8 mm	90 x 68 mm	79 x 76 mm	75 x 74 mm	74 x 57.8 mm	90 x 68 mm
Compression Ratio:	10.0:1	9.2:1	9.6:1	8.8:1	8.0:1	9.2:1
Induction:	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Twin carburettors, with throttle position sensor and electric carburettor heaters	PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with automatic choke, 34mm throttle body	3x 32mm Dell'Orto carbs	Dell'Orto UBF24BS carburetor	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI
Ignition:	Digital CDI	Digital	Digital 3-D mapping, two spark plugs per cylinder	Borsch electronic	6V 40W generator	Digital inductive type
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Kick	Electric
Transmission:	5 Speed	5 Speed	Wide ratio 5 speed	5 Speed	4 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Belt	Chain, X-ring	Shaft	Chain	Chain	Chain, X-ring
Front Suspension:	Front forks with cartridge dampening technology	41mm Kayaba telescopic forks, polished stainless steel shrouds	41mm telescopic fork	Coils springs	Ducati 31.5 mm hydraulic telescopic forks	Kayaba 41mm telescopic forks with polished lowers
Rear Suspension:	Emulsion technology rear shocks with 50 mm range of pre-load adjustability and an under-seat, rear shock suspension adjustment wrench	Kayaba chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload	Dual conventional dampers with 5-step adjustable spring preload, 90mm wheel travel	Dual shock absorbers, 5-way adjustable coil springs	Swingarm, dual chocks, 3-way adjustable	Kayaba chromed spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Front Brakes:	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers	Single 310 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper	Single 296 mm disc, 2 piston caliper	2x 280mm discs 2 piston calipers	180 mm Drum	Single 310 mm disc, 2 piston Nissen floating calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single ∅300mm disc, 2 x ∅38mm piston calipers	Single 285 mm disc, Nissin 2 piston floating caliper	Single 180 mm drum	Single 280mm disc 1 piston caliper	160 mm Drum	Single 285 mm disc, 2 piston Nissen floating caliper
Front Tyre:	130/90 B16 73H	130/90 - 16	120/90-17	100/90-18	2.75 -18	100/90-R19
Rear Tyre:	150/80 B16 77H	170/80 B15	160/80-15	120/90-18	3.00 -18	170/80-B15
Fuel Capacity:	7.9 L / 2.1 US gal	19.3 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal	14 liters (including 3.5-litre reserve) / 3.7 US gal	20 Litres / 5.4 US gal	17 L / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal	19.3 Litres / 5.1 US gal / 4.25 Imp gal