Piaggio MP3 500 (2014) vs Triumph Speed Triple (2010) vs Ducati Monster 696 (2012) vs Ducati 900 SS (1979) vs Ducati Monster 659 (2013)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Piaggio	Triumph	Ducati	Ducati	Ducati
Model:	MP3 500	Speed Triple	Monster 696	900 SS	Monster 659
Years:	2014	2010	2012	1979	2013
Engine:	Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysedFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed	Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 desmodromic valves per cylinder	Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven	Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder.
Capacity:	492.7 cc / 30.0 cub in.	1050 cc / 64.07 cu-in	696 cc / 42.4 cu-in	864 cc / 52.7 cu in	659 cc / 40.2 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	94 x 71 mm	79 x 71.4 mm	88 x 57.2 mm	86 x 74.4 mm	88 x 54.2 mm
Cooling System:	Liquid cooled	Liquid-cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled
Compression Ratio:	11.0:1	12.0:1	10.7:1	9.4:1	10.2:1
Induction:	Electronic injection system	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection	Marelli Injection. Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body	2 x Dell'Orto PHF 32C carburetors	Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body
Ignition:	Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing	Digital–inductive type via electronic engine management system	Marelli electronic	Electronic	Marelli electronic
Starting:	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	29.4 kW / 40.1 hp @ 7250 rpm	94.9 Nm / 131 hp @ 9100 rpm	58.8 kW / 78.8 hp @ 9000 rpm	47.8 kW / 65 hp @ 7500 rpm	38 kW / 51.7 hp @ 8250rpm
Clutch:	Automatic centrifugal dry	Wet, multi-plate	APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control	Wet, multiplate	APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control
Transmission:	Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel	6 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Belt	X ring chain	Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39	Chain	Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39
Front Suspension:	Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers.	Showa 43mm upside down forks	Progressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable Sachs monoshock	Marzocchi telescopic fork	Showa 43mm upside-down fork
Front Brakes:	2x 240mm discs, One disc brake per wheel, c 2 piston caliper	2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo	2x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers	2 x 280 mm Disc, 1 piston caliper	2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes:	Single 240 mm disc	Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Brembo	Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper	Single 280 mm disc	Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Wheelbase:	1549 mm / 61.0 in	1435mm / 56.5in	1450mm / 57.1 in	1550 mm / 61.0 in	1450mm / 57.1in
Seat Height:	790 mm / 30.9 in	828 mm / 32.6in	770 mm / 30.3 in	740 mm / 29.1 in	770 mm
Fuel Capacity:	12 Litres / 3.2 US gal	17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal	15 Litres / 3.8 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal	15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal	15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal