Honda VF 500F Interceptor (1984) vs Ducati Sport 1000 Classic Biposto (2008)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Ducati |
| Model: | VF 500F Interceptor | Sport 1000 Classic Biposto |
| Years: | 1984 | 2008 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°V-four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder, operated by four rocker arms (two opening rockers and 2 closing rockers) SOHC. Driven by the crankshaft through spur gears, timing belt pulleys and toothed timing belts |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.3 cu-in | 992 cc / 60.5 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 60.4 x 44 mm | 94 x 71.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | 4x 32 mm CV | Marelli electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Transistorized | Marelli electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 70 hp / 51 kW @ 11500 rpm | 90.7 hp / 66.3 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 43 Nm / 4.2 kgf-m @ 10500 rpm | 91.2 Nm / 9.3 kgf-m / 67.3 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm |
| Clutch: | Multiple plate coil springs | Wet multiplate with hydraulic control |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39 |
| Frame: | Double cradle | Tubular steel trelis |
| Front Suspension: | Air assisted 37mm forks | 43mm Upside-down fully adjustable forks |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 140 mm / 5.5 in | 120 mm / 4.7 |
| Rear Suspension: | Pro-link air assisted 4-way adjustable rebound damping | Sachs fully adjustable monoshock on the left side |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 115 mm / 4.5 in | 133 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 255mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 255mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-16 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 110/90-18 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2070 mm / 81.5 in Width 760 mm / 29.9 in Height 1175 mm / 46.3 in | Height 1036 mm / 40.8 in Length 2179 mm / 85.8 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1420 mm / 55.9 in | 1425 mm / 56.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 800 mm / 31.5 in | 825 mm / 32.5 in |
| Dry Weight: | 185 kg / 407 lbs | 186 kg / 410 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |