Ducati Supermono Desmoquattro (1993) vs Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster (1972)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Harley-Davidson |
| Model: | Supermono Desmoquattro | Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster |
| Years: | 1993 | 1972 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, Desmodromic DOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 549 cc / 33.5 cu in | 997 cc / 60.8 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 100 x 70 mm | 81 x 96.8 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Weber Marelli fuel injection | 38mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition: | Weber Marelli electronic | Electronic |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick & Electric optional |
| Max Power: | 55.9 kW / 75 hp @ 10000 rpm (rear tyre: 45.8 kW / 61.4 hp @ 9750 rpm) | 57 hp / 41.6 kW @ 6200 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 50.8 Nm / 5.18 kgf-m / 37.5 ft-lb @ 8000 rpm | 60 lb ft / 81 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 42 mm Öhlins inverted telescopic forks, compression and rebound damping. spring preload adjustable. | Telescopic forks, 175mm wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension: | Öhlins monoshock | Swing arm, 100mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 280 mm Discs, 4 piston calipers | Drum, 292mm disc from optional |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 190 mm disc, 2 piston caliper | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.10/80 - R17 | 90/ 90-R19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 155/60 - R17 | 100 90-R18 |
| Dry Weight: | 125.6 kg / 277lbs | 235 kg / 518 lbs |
| Top Speed: | 227 km/h / 141 mph | 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal |