Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster (1972) vs Honda X-ADV (2019-20) vs Ducati 750 F1 Pantah Desmo (1985)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Harley-Davidson | Honda | Ducati |
Model: | Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster | X-ADV | 750 F1 Pantah Desmo |
Years: | 1972 | 2019-20 | 1985 |
Engine: | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke , Parallel twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
Capacity: | 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in | 745 cc / 45.4 cu-in | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in |
Bore x Stroke: | 81 x 96.8 mm | 77 x 80mm | 88 x 61.5 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
Induction: | 38mm Keihin carburetor | PGM-FI electronic fuel injection | 2 x 36 mm Dell'Orto PHF36 carburetors |
Ignition: | Electronic | Computer-controlled digital transistorised with electronic advance | Bosch BTZ electronic |
Starting: | Kick & Electric optional | Electric | Electric |
Max Power: | 57 hp / 41.6 kW @ 6200 rpm | 40.3 kW / 54 hp @ 6250 rpm | 46 kW / 62.5 hp @ 7500 rpm |
Max Torque: | 60 lb ft / 81 Nm @ 3500 rpm | 68 Nm / 50.8 lb-ft@ 4750 rpm | 61 Nm / 6.22 kgf-m / 45 ft-lb @ 6500 rpm |
Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | Wet Multiplate | Wet, multiplate |
Transmission: | 4 Speed | 6 Speed Manual | 5 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks, 175mm wheel travel | 41 mm telescopic forks | 38 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork |
Rear Suspension: | Swing arm, 100mm wheel travel | Prolink with Rear Shock Preload adjustment | Round section chrome-moly steel swingarm with adjustable (for preload) cantilever mono-shock, Marzocchi PVS 4 |
Front Brakes: | Drum, 292mm disc from optional | Single 320 mm wavy hydraulic disc 2 piston calipers and sintered metal pads | 2 x 280mm Discs, single piston caliper. |
Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 240 mm wavy hydraulic disc 1 piston caliper and sintered metal pads | Single 260 mm disc |
Front Tyre: | 90/ 90-R19 | 120/70 R17 | 120/80 V16 |
Rear Tyre: | 100 90-R18 | 160/60 R15 | 130/80 V18 |