Ducati 748 SPS (1998-99) vs Hyosung GV 650 Aquila (2007-09) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic (2016-17) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic (2009)
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| Make: | Ducati | Hyosung | Harley-Davidson | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | 748 SPS | GV 650 Aquila | Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic | Harley Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic |
| Years: | 1998-99 | 2007-09 | 2016-17 | 2009 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, 90° V twin, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. | Four stroke, V-Twin, 'Twin Cam 103B' | Four stroke, Twin Cam 103™ Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters: two valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in | 647 cc / 39.4 cu-in | 1690cc / 103.1 cub in. | 1690 cc / 103.1 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 61.5 mm | 81.5 x 62 mm | 98.4 x 111.1 mm | 98.4 x 111.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.6:1 | 11.4:1 | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6M | 2x 38 mm Carburettor | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) | Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) |
| Ignition: | Electronic | Digital CDI | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Torque: | 75 Nm / 7.65 kg-m /55.3 ft-lb @ 8700 rpm | 61.2 Nm / 6.28 kgf-m @ 7500 rpm | 130 Nm / 133 kgf-m / 95.9 ft/lbs @ 3000 rpm | 138 Nm / 14.1 kgf-m / 101.8 ft/lb / @ 3750 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 520 VL4 - 5/8" x 1/4" | Belt | Belt | Belt |
| Frame: | Trestle type constructed of "ALS 450" steel alloy | Steel, double pipe | Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast and forged junctions, forged fender supports; MIG welded | Mild steel, square-section backbone with twin downtubes Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections with plate junctions; MIG welded |
| Front Suspension: | Inverted type, 43 mm diameter stanchions, Showa GD051, fully adjustable | 41mm upside down forks. | 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers | 41.3 mm telescopic, triple-circuit damping, |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock, Showa GD052-007-02 | Dual shocks | Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over shock | Air-adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo | 2x 300mm discs | Single 292 mm disc, 4 piston caliper | 2 x 300mm disc, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, Brembo | Single 230mm disc | Single 292 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | 2 x 229mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/60 ZR17 | 110/70-17 54H | MT90B16 72H | MT90B16 72H |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55-17 69H | MU85B16 77H | 2x P205/65R15 |
| Dimensions: | Length: 2050 mm / 80.7 in Width: 685 mm / 27.0 in Height: 1090 mm / 42.9 in | Length 2040 mm / 80.3 in Width 840 mm / 33 in Height 1155 mm / 45.2 in | Length 2405 mm / 94.6 in | Length 2670 mm / 105.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1665 mm / 65.5 in | 1635 mm / 64.3 in | 1670 mm / 65.8 in. |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 675 mm / 26.5 in | Unladen 690 mm / 27.1 in. | Unladen 720 mm / 28.3 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 150 mm / 5.9 in. | 160 mm / 6.2 in | 131 mm / 5.15 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Dry Weight: | 198 kg / 436 lbs | 218 kg / 480 lbs | 333.0 kg / 734 lbs | 545 kg / 1202 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 4.2 US gal | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal | 22.7 Litres / 6.0 US gal |