Ducati 748R (2002) vs Ducati 959 Panigale (2019) vs BMW K 1300 R (2013)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Ducati | BMW |
| Model: | 748R | 959 Panigale | K 1300 R |
| Years: | 2002 | 2019 | 2013 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in | 955 cc / 58.3 cu in | 1298 cc / 79.2 cu in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 61.5 mm | 100 x 60.8 mm | 80 x 64.3 mm / 3.15 x 2.53" |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.6:1 | 12.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Induction: | Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6M | Oval throttle bodies with two injectors per cylinder, 41.8 mm intake valve and 34 mm foutlet valve | Electronic fuel injection, Digital Motor Electronics with integrated knock control (BMS-K) |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 77 kW / 105 hp @ 1100 rpm | 110 kW / 150 hp @ 10500 rpm | 127 kW / 173 hp @ 9250 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 75 Nm / 7.65 kg-m /55.3 ft-lb @ 8700 rpm | 107.4 Nm / 10.9 kgf-m / 79 lb-ft @ 9000 rpm | 140 Nm / 14.3 kgf-m / 103 lb-ft @ 8250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry, multi-plate, hydraulic control | Oil bath, progressive self-servo mechanism that compresses the friction plates | Multiple-plate clutch in oil bath, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6-Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, 520 VL4 - 5/8" x 1/4" | Chain, 15/43 ratio | Shaft |
| Frame: | Trestle type constructed of "ALS 450" steel alloy | Superquadro engine as a stressed member of the chassis and a compact, enhanced-strength, die-cast aluminium monocoque | Bridge frame, aluminium, load-bearing engine |
| Front Suspension: | Inverted type, 43 mm diameter stanchions, Öhlins, fully adjustable, TiN coated | 43 mm Showa BPF forks, fully adjustable in spring pre-load and compression and rebound damping | BMW Motorrad Duolever; central spring strut, Paralever; central spring strut with lever system |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 127 mm / 5.0 in | 120 mm / 4.72 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in. |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock, Öhlins | Fully adjustable, side-mounted Sachs monoshock | Cast aluminium single swing arm with BMW Motorrad, spring pre-tension with infinite hydraulic adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 130 mm / 5.12 in | 135 mm / 5.3" |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo | 2x 320 mm discs, twin radially-mounted M4.32 Brembo monobloc calipers actuated by master cylinders, ABS | 2 x ∅320mm discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, Brembo | Single 245 mm disc, single Brembo caliper, ABS | Single ∅265mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/60 ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17, Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/60 ZR17, Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | 1431 mm / 56.3 in | 1585 mm / 62.4" |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 31.1 in | 825 mm / 32.4 in | 820 mm/ 32.3 in. (low seat 790 mm / 31.1 in) |
| Dry Weight: | 198 kg / 436 lbs | 176 kg / 387 lbs | 217 kg / 478 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 19 L / 5.0 US gal |