BMW R 1100GS (1998) vs Husqvarna TE 450 (2006-07) vs Kawasaki AR 50 (1981-96) vs Ducati Streetfighter 848 (2013) vs Triumph Tiger 80 (1937-40) vs Ducati Hypermotard 796 (2012)

Comparison technical specifications

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Make:	BMW	Husqvarna	Kawasaki	Ducati	Triumph	Ducati
Model:	R 1100GS	TE 450	AR 50	Streetfighter 848	Tiger 80	Hypermotard 796
Years:	1998	2006-07	1981-96	2013	1937-40	2012
Engine:	Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, 4 valves per cylinder	Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves	Two stroke, single cylinder, disc valve.	Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder	Single cylinder, single port OHV with automatic lubrication to rockers and valve guides	Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity:	1084 cc / 66.1 cu in	449 cc / 27.4 cu-in	49 cc / 3.0 cu-in	849 cc / 51.7 cu-in	349 cc / 21.3 cu in	803 cc / 49 cu in
Bore x Stroke:	99 x 70.5 mm	97 x 60.7 mm	49 x 41.6 mm	94 x 61.2 mm	70 x 89 mm	88 x 66 mm
Cooling System:	Air/oil-cooled	Liquid cooled	Air cooled	Liquid cooled	Air cooled	Air cooled
Compression Ratio:	10.3:1	12.0;1	7.8:1	13.2:1	7.5:1	11.0:1
Starting:	Electric	Electric & KICK	Kick	Electric	Kick	Electric
Max Power:	59 kW / 80 hp @ 6750 rpm	46.9 hp / 34.5 kW @ 8500 rpm	10.2 hp / 7.5 kW @ 8500 rpm	97 kW / 132 hp @ 10000rpm	14.9 kW / 20 hp @ 5700 rpm	59.6 kW / 81 hp @ 8000 rpm
Transmission:	5 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	6 Speed	4-Speed	6 Speed
Final Drive:	Shaft	Chain	Chain	Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 42	Chain	Chain, front sprocket 15, rear sprocket 41
Frame:	Three piece (front and rear sections with load-bearing engine)	Steel single tube cradle (round tubes); rear frame in light alloy	Steel single-cradle	Tubular steel Trellis frame in ALS 450	Single cradle, steel	Tubular steel trellis frame.
Front Suspension:	BMW Telelever Single gas-filled shock absorber with progressive coil spring, Preload adjustment (five steps)	Marzocchi "Upside-Down" telescopic hydraulic fork with advanced axle. compression and rebound stroke adjustment	Telescopic fork	Marzocchi 43 mm fully adjustable usd forks	Rigid, dual springs	Marzocchi 43mm USD forks
Rear Suspension:	BMW Paralever (single-sided swinging arm) Single gas-filled shock absorber with coil spring, Preload adjustment (continuously adjustable by handwheel), Rebound damping (continuously adjustable by screw)	Sachs progressive "Soft Damp" type with single hydraulic shock absorber, spring preload adjustment, compression and rebound adjustment	Swingarm with monoshock	Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm	Rigid, spring loaded saddle	Progressive linkage with adjustable Sachs monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm
Front Brakes:	2 x ∅297mm Discs, 3 piston calipers	Single 260mm disc	Single 232mm disc	2 x 320 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers 4-piston, 2-pad	Drum	2 x 305 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo calipers 4-pistons, 2-pads
Rear Brakes:	Single ∅250mm disc, 3 piston caliper	Single 220mm disc	130 drum	Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper	Drum	Single 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Wheelbase:	1509 mm / 59.4 in	1460 mm / 57.5 in	1205 mm / 47.4 in	1475 mm / 58.1 in	1400 mm / 55 in	1455 mm / 57.3 in