Ducati 860GT / GTE (1974-75) vs Honda MSX 125 Grom (2021) vs Aprilia SX 125 (2008-)
Comparison technical specifications
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Make: | Ducati | Honda | Aprilia |
Model: | 860GT / GTE | MSX 125 Grom | SX 125 |
Years: | 1974-75 | 2021 | 2008- |
Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve | Two stroke, single cylinder Aluminium cylinder with Nikasil coated liner. Read valve intake. Separate mixing. Homologated to Euro 3 standard. |
Capacity: | 864 cc / 52.7 cu in | 124.9 cc / 7.62 cu-in | 125 cc / 7.6 cu-in |
Bore x Stroke: | 86 x 74.4 mm | 50.0 x 63.1 mm | 54 x 54.5 mm |
Compression Ratio: | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
Induction: | 2 x 32mm Dell'Orto PHF 32 A (C) carburetors | Injection PGM-FI | Dell’Orto VHST 28 |
Starting: | Kick (electric starter optional) | Electric | Kick |
Max Power: | 41.9 kW / 57 hp @ 7700 rpm | 9.6 hp / 7.2 kW @ 7250 rpm | 16.4 kW / 22 hp |
Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain |
Front Suspension: | 38 mm Ceriani fork | 31mm USD forks | Upside down telescopic fork, Ø40 mm |
Rear Suspension: | Marzocchi dual shocks, 3-way adjustable | Mono shock, steel square pipe swingarm | Steel swingarm. Hydraulic monoshock with piggy back cylinder |
Front Brakes: | Single 280mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Single 220mm disc with hydraulic dual-piston brake caliper | Single Ø260 mm disc, sliding 2 piston caliper, Brembo |
Rear Brakes: | 200mm Drum | Single 190mm disc with hydraulic single-piston brake caliper | Single Ø220 mm disc, sliding 1 piston caliper |
Front Tyre: | 3.50 H18 | 120/70-12 | 110/70 17 |
Rear Tyre: | 4.00 H18 | 130/70-12 | 150/60 17 |
Seat Height: | 825 mm / 32.5 in | 761 mm / 29.9 in | 870 mm / 34.3 in |
Fuel Capacity: | 18 L / 4.8 US gal / 4.0 Imp gal | 6 Litres / 1.58 US gal | 10 liters / 2.6 US gal |