Ducati 250 Desmo (1971) vs Ducati Monster 1100S (2010) vs Ducati 600SS (1994-98) vs Ducati Cruiser (1952-54)
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| Make: | Ducati | Ducati | Ducati | Ducati |
| Model: | 250 Desmo | Monster 1100S | 600SS | Cruiser |
| Years: | 1971 | 2010 | 1994-98 | 1952-54 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmo SOHC, bevel gear-drive | Four stroke, 90° “L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, 90°“L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder, belt driven | Four stroke, single cylinder, OHV, pushrod |
| Capacity: | 248.6 cc / 15.2 cu in | 1078 cc / 65.8 cu in | 583 cc / 35.6 cu in | 175 cc / 10.7 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 x 57.8 mm | 98 x 71.5 mm | 80 x 58 mm | 62 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 | 10.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Dell'orto VHB29 mm carburetor | Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle bodies | Mikuni BDST 38 B156 | Dell'Orto carburetor |
| Ignition: | 50W alternator with electronic rectifier and regulator | Marelli electronic | Kokusan electronic | 12V, 45W generator |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed | 5 Speed | Automatic with hydraulic torque converter |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39 | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | Hydraulic forks | Öhlins 43mm fully adjustable upside-down forks with TiN | Marzocchi 40USD/E fork | Single hydraulic shock absorber |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks swingarm | Progressive with preload and rebound Öhlins adjustable monoshock | Sachs-Boge monoshock, preload and rebound adjustable | Swingarm with rubber inserts for damping |
| Front Brakes: | Drum, 4-shoe | 2 x 320 mm Discs, 4 piston radial caliper | Single 320mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 245 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Single 245mm disc, 1 piston caliper | Drum |
| Dry Weight: | 127 kg / 282 lbs | 168 Kg / 370 lbs | 172 kg / 379 lbs | 175 kg / 386 lbs |