Indian Dakota 4 (2003-07) vs MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 (2016-17) vs Ducati Monster 750 (1996-01) vs BMW K100 RS (1986-87) vs Norton Commando 961 Sport (2013-15) vs MV Agusta 250 Scrambler B (1967-69) vs KTM 250 EXC-F (2012)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Indian | MV Agusta | Ducati | BMW | Norton | MV Agusta | KTM |
| Model: | Dakota 4 | Turismo Veloce 800 | Monster 750 | K100 RS | Commando 961 Sport | 250 Scrambler B | 250 EXC-F |
| Years: | 2003-07 | 2016-17 | 1996-01 | 1986-87 | 2013-15 | 1967-69 | 2012 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, in line four cylinder. | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 Valve per cylinder, | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, horizontal in line four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder | Parallel twin, push rod, hydraulic lifter, 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, pushrod, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC with finger followers, 4 valves |
| Capacity: | 1845 cc / 112.4 cu-in | 798 cc / 48.6 cu-in | 748 cc / 45.6 cu in | 987 cc / 60.2 cub. in | 961 cc / 58.6 cu in | 247 | 248.6 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 85.7mm x 80mm | 79 x 54.3 mm | 88 x 61.5 mm | 67 x 70 mm | 88 x 79 mm | 53 x 56 mm | 76 x 54.80 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid Cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.5:1 | 13.3;1 | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Induction: | Single Weber via electric pump. Fuel injection with full engine management optional | Integrated ignition - injection system MVICS (Motor & Vehicle Integrated Control System) with three injectors Engine control unit Eldor EM2.0, throttle body full drive by wire Mikuni, pencil-coil with ion-sensing technology, control of detonation and misfire Torque control with four maps, Traction Control with eight levels of intervention | 2 x 38 mm Mikuni BDST 38 B216A carburetors | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic | Fuel injected | 2x 22 mm carburettor | Keihin EFI, flow restrictor, 42 mm |
| Ignition: | Distributor (standard models). Electronic ignition optional | Multipoint electronic injection | Kokusan electronic | Electronic injection, Bosch LE-Jetronic | Electronic | Dynamo | Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Kick | Kick and electric |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed. | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed | 5 Speed, constant mesh | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Cardan shaft. | Chain | Chain | Shaft | Chain, 525 "O" ring | Chain | Chain, 5/8 x 1/4 in |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic | 43mm Marzocchi “UPSIDE DOWN” telescopic hydraulic fork with rebound-compression damping and spring preload external and separate adjustment | 1996 - 99: Inverted type, 40 mm diameter stanchions, Marzocchi 2000 - 01: Inverted type, 43 mm diameter stanchions, Showa | Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber | Ø43 mm Öhlins USD, adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Telescopic hydraulic fork | WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA |
| Rear Suspension: | Koni Dial-A-Ride. Adjustable air optional. | Progressive Sachs, single shock absorber with rebound and compression damping and spring preload adjustment Single sided swing arm material Aluminium alloy | Sachs Boge, progressive linkage with fully adjustable monoshock | Monolever swinging arm | Öhlins reservoir-style twin shocks, adjustable ride height, preload, compression, and rebound damping. | Swingarm with hydraulic shocks | WP-PDS 5018 DCC shock absorber |
| Front Brakes: | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320mm floating discs 4 piston calipers | 1996 - 97: Single 320 mm disc, 4 piston caliper 1998 - 02: Dual 320 mm discs, 4 piston caliper | 2 x ∅285 mm discs, 2 piston calipers | Brembo 2 x Ø320 mm fully-floating high carbon stainless steel discs, 4 piston "Gold Line" Brembo radially mounted calipers. Brembo "Gold Line" front brake master cylinder with integral reservoir | 180mm Drum | Single 260 mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Internal expanding | Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single ∅285 mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Brembo single Ø220 mm disc, 2 piston "Gold Line" caliper. Brembo rear brake master cylinder | 150mm Drum | Single 220 mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Fuel Capacity: | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal | 20 Litres / 5.2 US gal | 16.5 L / 4.4 US gal / 3.6 Imp gal | 22 Liters / 5.8 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 13 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 9.5 Litres / 2.5 US gal |