Aprilia Tuono V4 R (2011) vs Yamaha XV 750 Virago (1981-85) vs Ducati Scrambler Nightshift (2023) vs Aprilia RS 250 (2002-03)
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| Make: | Aprilia | Yamaha | Ducati | Aprilia |
| Model: | Tuono V4 R | XV 750 Virago | Scrambler Nightshift | RS 250 |
| Years: | 2011 | 1981-85 | 2023 | 2002-03 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, longitudinal 65° V four , DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 75°-V-Twin cylinder, SOHC. 2 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, 90° L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder | Two stroke, 90° V twin-cylinder, with laminar suction and exhaust valve. Separate lubrication with variable automatic mixer |
| Capacity: | 998.9 cc / 60.96 cu in | 748 cc / 45.6 cu-in | 803 cc / 49.0 cub in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 52.3 mm | 83 x 69.2 mm | 88 x 66 mm | 56 x 50.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.0:1 | 8.7:1 | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 (+/- 0.7) |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Induction: | Airbox with front dynamic air intakes. 4 Weber-Marelli Ø48 mm throttle bodies with 4 injectors and latest generation Ride-by-Wire engine management. Choice of three different engine maps selectable by the rider with bike in motion: T (Track), S (Sport), R (Road) | 34mm Keihin carburetor | Electronic fuel injection, 50 mm throttle body | 2 x Ø34 mm Mikuni 34 SS flat side carburetors |
| Ignition: | Magneti Marelli digital electronic ignition system integrated in engine control system, with one spark plug per cylinder and "stick-coil" type coils Electric. | Transistorize | Marelli electronic | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 120.8 kW / 162 hp @ 11000 rpm | 55 hp / 41 kW @ 7000 rpm | 73 hp / 53.6 kW @ 8250 rpm | 52.9 kW / 72.5 hp @ 11900 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 110 Nm / 11.2 kgf-m / 81.1 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 64.7 Nm / 47.74 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm | 65.2 Nm / 48.1 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm | 40 Nm / 4.08 kgf-m / 29.5 lb/ft @ 10750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiplate wet clutch with mechanical slipper system | Wet, multi-plate | Hydraulically controlled slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch | Oil bath, multiple-disc, with lever control on handlebars |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed, direct drive |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft | Chain, front spocket 15, rear sprocket 46 | Chain, sealed, jointless, DID 520 V6 |
| Front Suspension: | Sachs upside down front fork with Ø43 mm stanchions. Low profile forged aluminium caliper mountings for radial calipers. Completely adjustable spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. | 38mm Telescopic | 41mm Kayaba USD forks | Ø40 mm Inverted fork with adjustable rebound and compression damping. |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 120 mm / 4.7 mm | 145 mm / 5.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Double braced aluminium swingarm; mixed low thickness and sheet casting technology. Sachs piggy back monoshock with completely adjustable: spring preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping. APS progressive linkage. | Mono shocks preload adjustable. | Kayaba rear shock, pre-load adjustable | Magnesium alloy swingarm. Monoshock with resevoir, adjustable extension, compression and spring preloading. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 100 mm / 3.7 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x Ø320 mm floating stainless steel discs with lightweight stainless steel rotor with 6 studs. Brembo radial calipers with 4 horizontally opposed Ø32 mm pistons. Sintered pads. Axial pump master cylinder and metal braided brake hoses. | Single 298mm disc 2 piston calipers | Single 330 mm disc, 4-piston caliper | 2 x Ø298 mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single Ø220 mm diameter disc, Brembo floating caliper with two Ø32 mm isolated pistons. Pump with integrated tank and metal braided hose | 200mm Drum | Single 245 mm disc, 1-piston caliper | Single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 3.50-19 | 110/80 R18 Pirelli MT 60 RS | 120/60-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/55 ZR 17 (alternative: 190/50 ZR 17; 200/55 ZR 17) | 130/90-16 | 180/55 R17 Pirelli MT 60 RS | 150/60-17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1435 mm / 56.8 in | 1520 mm / 59.8 in | 1447 mm / 57 in | 1370 mm / 53.9 in |
| Seat Height: | 840 mm / 33.1 in | 710 mm / 28.0 in | 795 mm / 31.3 inches 810 mm / 31.9 inches, with high seat accessory 780 mm / 30.7 inches, with low seat accessory | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 179 kg / 395 lbs | 225 kg / 496 lbs | 176 kg / 388 lbs | 141 kg / 309 lbs |