Ducati Monster 696 (2010) vs Moto Guzzi V 50 II (1979-80) vs Velocette Veloce 3.5 hp (1909-18)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Moto Guzzi | Velocette |
| Model: | Monster 696 | V 50 II | Veloce 3.5 hp |
| Years: | 2010 | 1979-80 | 1909-18 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 desmodromic valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90° V twin, longitudinally mounted, OHV, 2 valve per cylinder. | Two stroke, single cylinder |
| Capacity: | 696 cc / 42.4 cu-in | 490 cc / 29.9 cu-in | 499 cc / 30.5 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 57.2 mm | 74 x 57 mm | 85 x 88 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Ignition: | Marelli electronic | Battery powered inductive | Bosch or UH Magneto waterproof type |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Pedal |
| Max Power: | 58.8 kW / 78.8 hp @ 9000 rpm | 48 hp / 35.7 kW @ 7500 rpm | 2.6 kW / 3.5 hp |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 7/8 in V-shape belt, rubber, Dunlop |
| Final Drive: | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39 | Shaft | Belt |
| Frame: | Tubular steel trellis frame | Duplex spine type | New design, very strong, low position. (Colonial model with extra ground clearance) |
| Front Suspension: | Progressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable Sachs monoshock | Telehydraulic gas forks | Druid Patent, spring forks |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2x 270mm discs | Bowden |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 235mm disc | Foot operated belt rim brake |
| Front Tyre: | 120/60 ZR17 | 3.60-18 | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 ZR17 | 4.10-18 | Dunlop studded 2¼ x 26" BE |