Ducati 906 Paso (1988-89) vs BMW F 800ST (2013) vs BMW R 1200GS (2011)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | BMW | BMW |
| Model: | 906 Paso | F 800ST | R 1200GS |
| Years: | 1988-89 | 2013 | 2011 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 904 cc / 55.2 cu in | 798 cc / 47.7 cub. in. | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 92 x 68 mm | 82 x 75.8 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 44mm Weber 44 DCNF 116 carburetor | Electronic intake injection | BMS-K+, ∅50mm throttle butterfly |
| Ignition: | Marelli Digiplex variable advance | Knock control and oxygen sensors | BMS-K |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 64.7 kW / 88 hp @ 8000 rpm (at rear tyre: 56.8 kW / 77.2 hp @ 6500 rpm) | 62.5 kW / 85 hp @ 8000 rpm | 81 kW / 110 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 85 Nm / 8.7 kgf-m / 62.7 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm | 80 Nm / 8.2 kgf-m / 59 lb-ft. @ 5800 rpm | 120 Nm / 12.2 kgf-m / 88 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry, multiplate | Cable-operated multiplate-plate wet clutch | Single-plate dry clutch, ∅180mm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt drive with shock damper | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 42 mm Marzocchi M1R oil-dynamic fork provided with external adjusting system of the extension brake | ∅43mm Telescopic forks | Telelever, stanchion diameter ∅41mm, central spring strut, spring preload 9 times mechanically adjustable |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging fork with oil-dynamic adjustable mono shock, Marzocchi Duoshock | Die-cast aluminium single sided swinging arm with rear wheal axle and eccentric adjustment, central spring stud , spring pre-loaded hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. | Die-cast aluminium single-sided swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever, WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable to continuously variable levels by means of handwheel, rebound damping adjustable. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 280 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers | 2 x ∅320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x ∅305mm discs, 4 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 270 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single ∅265 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc 2 piston caliper. Optional: BMW Motorrad Integral ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 130/60-16 | 120/70 ZR17 | 110/80 ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60-16 | 180/55 ZR17 | 150/70 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2032 mm / 80.0 in Width: 665 mm / 26.2 in Height: 1150 mm / 45.3 in | Length: 2195 mm / 86.4 in. Width: 860 mm / 33.9 in. (incl. mirrors) Height: 1225 mm / 48.2 in. (excl. mirrors) | Length: 2210 mm / 87.0 in Width: 953 mm / 37.5 in Height: 1450 mm / 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1450 mm / 57.1 in | 1466 mm / 57.7 in. | 1507 mm / 59.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 780 mm / 30.7 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in. (low seat: 790 mm / 31.1 in.) | 850 mm - 870 mm / 33.4 in - 34.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 205 kg / 452 lbs | 187 kg / 412 lbs | 205 kg / 452 lbs |
| Wet Weight: | 222 kg / 489 lbs | 209 kg / 461 lbs | 238 kg / 525 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 22 L / 5.8 US gal / 4.8 Imp gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 12.1 sec / 173.3 km/h / 107.7 mph | 12.2 sec | 12.3 sec / 186.5 km/h / 115.9 mph |
| Top Speed: | 213.4 km/h / 132.6 mph | 219.7 km/h / 136.5 mph | 206.8 km/h / 129 mph. |