Honda VT 750C Shadow Aero (2004-05) vs KTM 990 Adventure Limited Edition (2010) vs Ducati 748S (2002)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | KTM | Ducati |
| Model: | VT 750C Shadow Aero | 990 Adventure Limited Edition | 748S |
| Years: | 2004-05 | 2010 | 2002 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 52°V-twin, SOHC. 3 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, 75°V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, DOHC, desmodromic 4 valves per cylinder, belt driven |
| Capacity: | 745 cc / 45.7 cu-in | 999.8 cc / 60.9 cu-in | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 79 x 76 mm | 101 x 62.4mm | 88 x 61.5 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 | 11.5;1 | 11.6:1 |
| Induction: | Two 36mm diaphragm-type CV | Keihin Electronic Fuel Injection EMS | Weber I.A.W. CPU 1.6M |
| Ignition: | Solid-state with electronic advance, two spark plugs per cylinder | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 43 hp / 32.1 kW @ 5500 rpm | 104.6 hp / 78 kW @ 8250 rpm | 72.1 kW / 98 hp @ 1100 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 60.5 Nm / 44 ft.-lb @ 3000 rpm | 100 Nm / 73.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm | 75 Nm / 7.65 kg-m /55.3 ft-lb @ 8700 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Shaft | Chain, X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16" | Chain, 520 VL4 - 5/8" x 1/4" |
| Front Suspension: | 41mm Telescopic fork. | 48mm WP USD forks | Inverted type, 43 mm diameter stanchions, Showa GD051, fully adjustable |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 129.5 mm / 5.0 in | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 127 mm / 5.0 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks 5-way spring-preload adjustability | WP-PDS rear shock, hydraulic spring preload | Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock, Showa GD052-007-02 |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 90 mm / 3.5 in | 190 mm / 7.5 in | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 296 mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston calipers | 2 x 320mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo |
| Rear Brakes: | 180 mm Drum | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper, Brembo |
| Front Tyre: | 110/80 -R19 | 90/90 -21 | 120/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 170/80 -R15 | 150/70 -R18 | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Seat Height: | 700 mm / 27.6 in | 860 mm / 33.8 in | 790 mm / 31.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 229 kg / 504.9 lbs | 209 kg / 460.7 lbs | 198 kg / 436 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 19.5 Litres / 5.1 gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal / 3.7 Imp gal |