Sunbeam S8 500 (1949-56) vs Magni Sfida 1000 Ottovalvole (1990) vs Bimota DB5S Borsalino Limited Edition (2008) vs Honda NX 500 Dominator (1994-96)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Sunbeam | Magni | Bimota | Honda |
Model: | S8 500 | Sfida 1000 Ottovalvole | DB5S Borsalino Limited Edition | NX 500 Dominator |
Years: | 1949-56 | 1990 | 2008 | 1994-96 |
Engine: | Parallel twin, SOHC | Four stroke, 90°transverse V-twin, OHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, Desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve |
Capacity: | 487 cc / 29.7 cu in | 948.8 cc / 57.8 cu-in | 1079 cc / 65.8 in. | 498 cc / 30.8 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 70 x 63.5 mm | 88 x 78 mm | 94 x 71.5 mm | 92 x 75 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 6.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Cooling System: | Air/Oil cooled | Air cooled | Air / oil cooled | Air cooled |
Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 18.6 kW / 25 hp @ 6000 rpm | 63 kW / 84.5 hp 85.7 Ps @ 7500 rpm | 63 kW / 85.5 hp @ 7750 rpm | |
Transmission: | 4-Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Shaft | Shaft | Chain | Chain |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic, one way damped | Air adjustable hydraulic telescopic forks | Öhlins upside-down fully adjustable forks with TiN surface treatment | 41mm leading-axle fork |
Rear Suspension: | Plunger, spring loaded saddle | Dual chocks | Fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock | Pro-Link |
Front Brakes: | Drum, leading shoe, 203 mm / 8" | 2x 280mm discs | 2x 298mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 256mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Rear Brakes: | Drum, leading shoe, 203 mm / 8" | Single 260mm disc | Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
Dry Weight: | 187 kg / 413 lbs | 194 Kg / 427.6 lbs | 169 kg / 372.6 lbs. | 167 kg / 368 lbs |