Ducati 916 SP / SP2 / SP3 (1994-96) vs Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans Mark IV (1984-87)
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| Make: | Ducati | Moto Guzzi |
| Model: | 916 SP / SP2 / SP3 | 1000 Le Mans Mark IV |
| Years: | 1994-96 | 1984-87 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, 90° V twin alloy, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder, All plain bearing engine with two mains and split shell big ends. One piece forged crankshaft. Steel con-rod split across big end eye. Valve operation: Pushrod from camshaft between cylinder bases in crankcase. Clearance by screw and locknut on rocker tips |
| Capacity: | 916 cc / 55.9 cu in | 948 cc / 57.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 66 mm | 88 x 78 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Induction: | Weber I.A.W. CPU P8 electronic indirect injection | 2x 40mm Dell'Orto carburettors |
| Ignition: | Electronic I.A.W | Battery & coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 96.4 kW / 131 hp @ 10500 rpm | 81 hp / 59.1 kW) @ 7400 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 99 Nm / 73 lb-ft @ 700 rpm | 76.4 Nm / 56.4 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm |
| Clutch: | Dry, multiplate | Double plate, dry type |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Frame: | Steel, Trellis frame | Double cradle |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Adjustable Showa GD051 inverted fork | Telescopic forks variable damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Öhlins DU 3420 progressive cantilever linkage with adjustable monoshock | Dual shocks, 5-way preload and 4-way damping. |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 270mm discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220 disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/80 V16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 190/50 ZR17 or 180/55 ZR17 | 130/18 V18 |
| Dry Weight: | 192 kg / 423 lbs | 215 kg / 475 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal | 25 Litres / 6.0 US gal |
| Standing ¼ Mile: | 10.4 sec / 219.8 km/h / 136.6 mph | 12.7 sec / 110.5 mph - 177.8 km/h |
| Top Speed: | 269.3 km/h / 167.3 mph | 137.1 mph / 220.6 km/h |