KTM 990 Adventure R Dakar (2011) vs Honda Shadow Sabre (2007-09) vs Ducati 916 SP / SP2 / SP3 (1994-96) vs Triumph Speed Triple R (2013)
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| Make: | KTM | Honda | Ducati | Triumph |
| Model: | 990 Adventure R Dakar | Shadow Sabre | 916 SP / SP2 / SP3 | Speed Triple R |
| Years: | 2011 | 2007-09 | 1994-96 | 2013 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 45°V-Twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 1099 cc / 67.1 cub in. | 916 cc / 55.9 cu in | 1050 cc / 64.1 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 101 x 62.4mm | 87.5 x 91.4 mm | 94 x 66 mm | 79 x 71.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.5;1 | 8.5:1 | 11.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection EMS | 2 x 36 mm Keihin carbs. | Weber I.A.W. CPU P8 electronic indirect injection | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Ignition: | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Solid-state digital - two spark plugs per cylinder | Electronic I.A.W | Digital–inductive type via electronic engine management system |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 116 hp / 85 kW @ 9000 pm | 67 hp / 49 kW @ 5500 rpm | 96.4 kW / 131 hp @ 10500 rpm | 99 kW / 135 hp @ 9400 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 91 Nm / 9.27 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft. @ 2700 rpm | 99 Nm / 73 lb-ft @ 700 rpm | 111 Nm / 11.3 kgf-m / 82 ft.lbs @ 7750rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | Shaft | Chain | X ring chain |
| Front Suspension: | 48mm WP USD forks | 41mm stanchions, 160mm wheel travel. | 43 mm Adjustable Showa GD051 inverted fork | Öhlins 43 mm NIX30 upside down forks with adjustable rebound and compression damping, |
| Rear Suspension: | WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload | Dual shocks, preload adjustable, 100mm wheel travel. | Öhlins DU 3420 progressive cantilever linkage with adjustable monoshock | Öhlins TTX36 twin tube monoshock with rebound and compression damping |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm Brembo discs 2 piston calipers | Single 315mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston radial monoblock calipers, Brembo, switchable ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm Brembo disc 1 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220 disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, switchable ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 90/90 -21 | 120/90-18 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 150/70 -R18 | 170/80-15 | 190/50 ZR17 or 180/55 ZR17 | 190/55 ZR 17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1570 mm / 61.8 in | 1640 mm / 64.6 in | 1410 mm / 56.6 in | 1435 mm / 56.5in |
| Seat Height: | 905 mm / 35.6 in | 730 mm / 28.7 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal |