Ducati 1200 V4 Apollo (1964) vs BMW F 700GS (2014) vs Bimota HB3-S (1983-85) vs Triumph Thruxton 1200 (2018-19)
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| Make: | Ducati | BMW | Bimota | Triumph |
| Model: | 1200 V4 Apollo | F 700GS | HB3-S | Thruxton 1200 |
| Years: | 1964 | 2014 | 1983-85 | 2018-19 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4 x SS1 32 mm carburetors | Electronic intake injection, ∅45mm throttle bodies | 4x 33mm Keihin carbs. | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection |
| Starting: | Electric and kick | 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 |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain | Chain | Chain, X-ring |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Conventional ∅41mm telescopic fork | Italia 40 mm with 8 settings with magnesium tubes | Kayaba 41mm cartridge forks |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper, ABS | Single 280mm disc | Single 220mm disc, Nissin 2-piston axial floating caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 5.00 -16, Ribbed | 110/80-R19 | 3.5 x 16 | 120/70 ZR17 – Pirelli Angel GT |
| Rear Tyre: | 5.00 -16, Block tread | 140/80-R17 | 4.24 x 16 | 160/60 ZR17 – Pirelli Angel GT |