Ducati 1200 V4 Apollo (1964) vs BMW F 700GS (2014) vs Bimota HB3-S (1983-85) vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 (2018-19) vs Honda VF 750C Magna (1997-99) vs Honda VT1100C Shadow (1991-95)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	Ducati	BMW	Bimota	Triumph	Honda	Honda
Model:	1200 V4 Apollo	F 700GS	HB3-S	Thruxton 1200	VF 750C Magna	VT1100C Shadow
Years:	1964	2014	1983-85	2018-19	1997-99	1991-95
Engine:	Four stroke, 90o V-4, 2 valves	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.	Four stroke, 270° crank angle parallel-Twin, SOHC. 4 valve per cylinder.	Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder	Four stroke, 45°V-Twin, SOHC, 3 valve per cylinder.
Capacity:	1252 cc / 76.4 cu in	798 cc / 47.7 cub. in.	1062 cc / 64.8 cub. in.	1200 cc / 73.2 cu-in	748 cc / 45.6 cu-in	1099.2 cc / 67.07 cu-in
Bore x Stroke:	84.5 x56 mm	82 x 75.8 mm	70 x 69 mm / 2.75 x 2.71 in.	97.6 x 80 mm	70 x 48.6 mm	87.5 x 91.4 mm
Compression Ratio:	8.0:1	12.0:1	9.7:1	11.0:1	10.8:1	8.5:1
Induction:	4 x SS1 32 mm carburetors	Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies	4x 33mm Keihin carbs.	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection	4x 32mm Keihin CV	2x 36mm Keihin carburetors
Starting:	Electric and kick	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric	Electric
Max Power:	73.5 kW / 100hp @ 7000rpm, or 58.8 kW / 80 hp @ 6000 rpm	55 kW / 75 hp @ 7300 rpm	85.8 kW / 115 hp @ 8500 rpm	71.5 kW / 96 hp / @ 6750 rpm	87 hp / 64.9 kW @ 9000 rpm	67 hp / 48.9 kW @ 5500 rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	6 Speed	5 Speed	5 Speed
Final Drive:	Chain	Chain	Chain	Chain, X-ring	530 chain, 40/16	Shaft
Front Suspension:	Telescopic forks	Conventional ∅41mm telescopic fork	Italia 40 mm with 8 settings with magnesium tubes	Kayaba 41mm cartridge forks	41mm Air assisted forks, 4-way anti-dive adjustable	41mm Showa forks 172mm wheel travel
Rear Suspension:	Swinging arm	Gas pressure spring strut	Slightly backward facing De Carbon shock absorber with 10 settings. The swing arm is made of chrome-molybdenum steel.	Kayaba twin shocks with adjustable preload	Dual shocks, spring preload adjustable	Twin shock 100mm wheel travel adjustable spring preload
Front Brakes:	Drum	2 x ∅300mm discs, 4 piston calipers, ABS	2x 280mm discs	2 x 310mm discs, Nissin 2-piston axial floating calipers, ABS	Single 315mm disc	2x 269 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes:	Drum	Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS	Single 280mm disc	Single 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston axial floating caliper, ABS	180mm Drum	195 mm Drum
Front Tyre:	5.00 -16, Ribbed	110/80-R19	3.5 x 16	120/70 ZR17 – Pirelli Angel GT	120/80-17 Dunlop K555F, tubeless	110/90-19
Rear Tyre:	5.00 -16, Block tread	140/80-R17	4.24 x 16	160/60 ZR17 – Pirelli Angel GT	150/80-17 Dunlop K555, tubeless	140/90-15