Honda CB 900F Hornet (2003) vs Aprilia RSV-4 RR (2015) vs Ducati Monster 1200 25° Anniversario Limited Edition (2018) vs BMW R 1200RS LC (2016)
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| Make: | Honda | Aprilia | Ducati | BMW |
| Model: | CB 900F Hornet | RSV-4 RR | Monster 1200 25° Anniversario Limited Edition | R 1200RS LC |
| Years: | 2003 | 2015 | 2018 | 2016 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, Transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, Testastretta 11° L-Twin, DOHC, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, Intake 40mm outlet 34 mm |
| Capacity: | 919 cc / 56.0 cu-in | 999.6 cc / 61.0 cu-in | 1198 cc / 72.9 cu-in | 1170 cc / 71.4 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 58 mm | 78 x 52.3 mm | 106 x 67.9 mm | 101 x 73 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 13.6:1 | 13.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. Variable length intake ducts controlled via ECU. 4 Marelli 48-mm throttle bodies with 8 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road) Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil"-type coils | Electronic fuel injection system, 56mm throttle bodies with full Ride by Wire | Throttle valve mm 52 Carburetion BMS-X Emission control Closed-loop 3-way catalytic converter |
| Ignition: | Computer-controlled digital transistorized, | Electronic digital ignition integrated in the fuel management system. | Marelli electronic | BMS-K |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 81 kW / 108.6 hp @ 9000 rpm | 148 kW / 201 hp @ 13000 rpm | 108 kW / 147 hp @ 9250 rpm | 92 kW / 125 hp @ 7750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 92 Nm / 67.1 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.2 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm | 124 Nm / 91 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm | 125 Nm / 12.7 kgf-m / 92 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multiplate with coil springs | Multi-disc oil bath with mechanical slipper system | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. | Oil lubricated clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed gearbox cassette type | 6 Speed | Constant mesh 6-speed gearbox with helical gear teeth |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 41 | Shaft |
| Frame: | Diamond, steel tube | Dual aluminium beam chassis with pressed and cast sheet elements | Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders head | Two-section frame, front- and bolted on rear frame, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | 43mm cartridge-type telescopic fork | Sachs upside-down fork, 43-mm stanchions (with Tin surface treatment). Low profile forged aluminium radial caliper mounting bracket. Adjustable spring preload, hydraulic compression and rebound damping | Öhlins fully adjustable 48mm usd forks | Telescopic Upside-Down fork; stanchion diameter 45 mm |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Monoshock damper with 7-step adjustable preload | Twin sided aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs monoshock adjustable: spring preload, wheelbase and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkages. | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | Cast aluminium single-sided swing arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever; WAD strut (travel-related damping), spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable (continuously variable) at handwheel, rebound damping adjustable at handwheel |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 128 mm / 5.0 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 149 mm / 5.8 in | 140 mm / 5.5 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2X 296mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2 x Ø320 mm diameter floating stainless steel disc with lightweight stainless steel rotor and aluminium flange with 6 pins. Brembo monobloc radial calipers with 4 x Ø30 mm opposing. Sintered pads. Radial pump and metal braided brake hose | 2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M50 callipers, 4-pistons, radial pump with Bosch ABS as standard | 2 X 320 floating discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose | Single 245mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with Bosch ABS as standard equipment | Single 275mm disc 2 piston caliper, |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70 - ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 200/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR17) | 190/55 - ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Seat Height: | 795 mm / 31.3 in | 845 mm / 33.2 in | 795 mm - 820 mm / 30.0 in - 32.28 in, adjustable | 760 mm - 820 mm / 29.9 in - 32.2 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal | 18.5 Liters / 4.9 US gal | 16.5 Litres / 4.36 US gal | 18 Litres / 5.3 US gal |