Ducati 848 EVO Dark (2013) vs BMW K 1200S (2005-06) vs Ducati 450 Mark 3 Desmo (1973) vs Aprilia RSV 1000 Mille R (2003) vs Honda CBR 250RR (2021) vs Ducati 900 S2 (1982) vs Yamaha MT-09 (2021) vs BMW G 310GS (2020) vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius (2009) vs Ducati 500GTL (1975-76) vs Kawasaki Z H2 SE (2021)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Ducati | BMW | Ducati | Aprilia | Honda | Ducati | Yamaha | BMW | Suzuki | Ducati | Kawasaki |
Model: | 848 EVO Dark | K 1200S | 450 Mark 3 Desmo | RSV 1000 Mille R | CBR 250RR | 900 S2 | MT-09 | G 310GS | SFV 650 Gladius | 500GTL | Z H2 SE |
Years: | 2013 | 2005-06 | 1973 | 2003 | 2021 | 1982 | 2021 | 2020 | 2009 | 1975-76 | 2021 |
Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, bevel gear driven | Four stroke, longitudinal 60°V twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven | Four stroke, transverse triple cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, rRearward-canted single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, 90°-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, chain driven, 2 valve per cylinder | Four Stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 16 valves, Supercharger Centrifugal, scroll-type |
Capacity: | 848 cc / 51.7 cu in | 1157 cc / 70.6 cu in | 435.7 cc / 26.6 cu in | 997.6 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 249.7 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 864 cc / 52.7 cu in | 889 cc / 54.2 cu-in | 313 cc / 19.1 cu-in | 645 cc / 39.3 cu in | 496.9 cc / 30.2 cu in | 998 cc / 60.9 cub in |
Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 61.2mm | 79 X 59 mm | 86 x 75 mm | 97 x 67.5 mm | 62 x 41.3 mm | 86 x 74.4 mm | 78 x 62.1 mm | 80 x 62.1 mm | 81 x 62.6 mm | 78 x 52 mm | 76 x 55 mm |
Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
Compression Ratio: | 13.2:1 | 13.0:1 | 9.3:1 | 11.8:1 | 12.0:1 | 9.3:1 | 11.5:1 | 10.6:1 | 11.5:1 | 9.6:1 | 11.2:1 |
Induction: | Marelli electronic fuel injection, elliptical throttle bodies | Injection | Dell'Orto VHB 29 AD | Integrated electronic engine management system. Indirect multipoint electronic injection. Throttle body Ø57mm. | Electronically controlled fuel injection device (PGM-FI) | 2 x Dell'Orto PHF 30A or PHM 40B carburetors / 32mm Dell'Orto PHF | Fuel injection with YCC-T | Electronic fuel injection, BMS-E2 | Fuel Injection, 39mm throttle bodies | Dell'Orto PHF30BS/BD | Fuel-injected with supercharger |
Ignition: | Digital CD | Electronic | Points and coil (electronic from 1973) | Digital electronic with one spark plugs per cylinder | Full Transisterized, Battery | Bosch electronic | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition | Electronic | Electronic ignition (Transistorized) | Points and coil | Digital |
Starting: | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric or kick | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick | Electric |
Max Power: | 103 kW / 140 hp @ 10500 rpm | 124.5 kW / 167 hp @ 10250 rpm | 18.4 kW / 25 hp @ 6500 rpm | 101.3 kW /137.7 hp @ 9500 rpm | 41 hp / 30 kW @ 13500 rpm | 58.8 kW / 80 hp @ 7500 rpm | 117.4 hp / 119PS / 87.5 kW @ 10000 rpm | 25 kW / 34 hp @ at 9500 | 53 kW / 71 hp @ 9000 rpm | 25.7 kW / 35 hp @ 6500 rpm | 197 hp / 147 kW @ 11000rpm |
Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | Synchromesh 6-speed transmission, integrated in the motor housing | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6-speed, return |
Final Drive: | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39 | Shaft | Chain | Chain, 40/16 (2.5) | #520 O-ring-sealed chain | Chain | O-ring chain | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain |
Front Suspension: | Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down fork | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut | 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork | Ohlins Ø43 mm upside-down fork with adjustable compression rebound and preload | 37mm USD inverted forks | 38 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork | 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound | 41mm Upside-down fork | Telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped | 35 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork | 43 mm inverted fork (SFF-CA) with KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, manual spring preload adjustability, and top-out springs |
Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Ohlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | BMW Paralever with progressive damping single shock absorber, remotely adjustable for preload and rebound | Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable | Aluminium alloy double banana swing arm, APS progressive system linkage. Ohlins hydraulic shock-absorber with adjustable rebound, compression, preload and length | Aluminum Swing Arm, 5 Adjustable Mono With Pro-link Suspension System | Marzocchi ET85 dual shocks, 5-way adjustable | Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping | Solid die-cast aluminum swingarm, directly hinged monoshock, adjustable preload | Link type, coil spring, oil damped, spring preload 7-step adjustable | Swing arm, 2 x Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable | New Uni Trak, BFRC lite gas-charged shock with piggyback reservoir, KECS-controlled compression and rebound damping, manual spring preload adjustability, and top-out spring |
Front Brakes: | 2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc 4-piston calipers | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers | 180mm Drum | 2 x Ø320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers | Single 310mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 280 mm Disc, 1 piston caliper | 2x 298mm hydraulic discs, 4-piston calipers | Single 300mm disc, 4-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted | 2 x 290 mm Discs, 2 piston calipers, ABS | 2 x 256 mm Brembo discs | 2x 320mm semi-floating discs, Caliper: Dual radial - mount, Brembo Stylema monobloc, opposed 4-piston |
Rear Brakes: | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 150mm Drum | Single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 280 mm disc | Single 245mm hydraulic disc, single piston caliper | Single 240mm disc, single-piston floating caliper | Single 240 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, ABS | Single 160 mm drum, leading shoe | Single 260mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
Seat Height: | 830 mm / 32.6 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in. | 735 mm / 28.9 in | 810 mm / 31.9 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 825.5 mm / 32.5 in | 835 mm / 32.9 in 820 mm / 32.2 in Low Seat 850 mm / 33.5 in Comfort Seat | 785 mm / 30.9 in | 760 mm / 29.9 in | 830 mm / 32.6 in |
Fuel Capacity: | 15.5 L / 4.1 US gal / 3.4 Imp gal | 19 L / 5.0 US gal | 13 L / 3.4 US gal / 2.9 Imp gal | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.69 US gal | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal | 14.5 Litres / 3.8 US gal / 3.2 Imp gal | 19 L / 5.0 US gal / 4.2 Imp gal | 19 Litres / 5 US gal |