Piaggio MP3 500 (2014) vs Triumph Speed Triple (2010) vs Ducati Monster 696 (2012) vs Ducati 900 SS (1979)
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| Make: | Piaggio | Triumph | Ducati | Ducati |
| Model: | MP3 500 | Speed Triple | Monster 696 | 900 SS |
| Years: | 2014 | 2010 | 2012 | 1979 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysedFour stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve Piaggio MASTER, catalysed | Four stroke, transverse three cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 desmodromic valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder, bevel gear driven |
| Capacity: | 492.7 cc / 30.0 cub in. | 1050 cc / 64.07 cu-in | 696 cc / 42.4 cu-in | 864 cc / 52.7 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 71 mm | 79 x 71.4 mm | 88 x 57.2 mm | 86 x 74.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 10.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic injection system | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection | Marelli Injection. Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body | 2 x Dell'Orto PHF 32C carburetors |
| Ignition: | Electronic inductive discharge, integrated variable timing | Digital–inductive type via electronic engine management system | Marelli electronic | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 29.4 kW / 40.1 hp @ 7250 rpm | 94.9 Nm / 131 hp @ 9100 rpm | 58.8 kW / 78.8 hp @ 9000 rpm | 47.8 kW / 65 hp @ 7500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Automatic centrifugal dry | Wet, multi-plate | APTC wet multiplate with hydraulic control | Wet, multiplate |
| Transmission: | Twin Cradle: tubes in high tensile steel | 6 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | X ring chain | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39 | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Parallelogram composed of four aluminium arms supporting two steering tubes cantilevers. | Showa 43mm upside down forks | Progressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable Sachs monoshock | Marzocchi telescopic fork |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 240mm discs, One disc brake per wheel, c 2 piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers, Brembo | 2x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | 2 x 280 mm Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 240 mm disc | Single 255 mm disc, 2 piston caliper, Brembo | Single 245mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 280 mm disc |
| Wheelbase: | 1549 mm / 61.0 in | 1435mm / 56.5in | 1450mm / 57.1 in | 1550 mm / 61.0 in |
| Seat Height: | 790 mm / 30.9 in | 828 mm / 32.6in | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 740 mm / 29.1 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 12 Litres / 3.2 US gal | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal | 15 Litres / 3.8 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal | 15 L / 4.0 US gal / 3.3 Imp gal |