BMW R 12 (1935-42) vs Ducati Monster 1200 (2016)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | BMW | Ducati |
| Model: | R 12 | Monster 1200 |
| Years: | 1935-42 | 2016 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder flat twin, SV | Four stroke, Testastretta 11° L-Twin, DOHC, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 745 | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 78 mm | 106 x 67.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 5.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | 2 x Amal 6/406/407 (Single Carburetor option: 1 x SUM type CK ∅25 mm) | Electronic fuel injection system, 53mm throttle bodies with full Ride by Wire |
| Ignition: | Magneto or battery ignition | Marelli electronic |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Clutch: | Double plate dry clutch | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. |
| Max Power: | 14.9 kW / 20hp @ 4000 rpm (Single Carburetor model: 13.4 kW / 18hp @ 3400 rpm) | 100.7 kW / 135 hp @ 8750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 41 |
| Gear Ratio: | 1st 3.18 / 2nd 2.06 / 3rd 1.42 / 4th 1.09:1 | 1st 37/15 2nd 30/17 3rd 27/20 4th 24/22 5th 23/24 6th 22/25 |
| Frame: | Pressed steel twin loop frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders head |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 43 mm Fully adjustable usd forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Rear Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum | Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with Bosch ABS as standard equipment |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 x 19" | 120/70 - ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 x 19" | 190/55 - ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II |
| Wet-Weight: | 185 kg / 408 lbs | 209 kg / 461 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 L / 3.7 US gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal |