Ducati Monster 1200R (2019) vs Piaggio MP3 400 HPE (2020-2021) vs MV Agusta 500SS (1976) vs Kawasaki Z 440 LTD (1980-84)
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| Make: | Ducati | Piaggio | MV Agusta | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Monster 1200R | MP3 400 HPE | 500SS | Z 440 LTD |
| Years: | 2019 | 2020-2021 | 1976 | 1980-84 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, Testastretta 11° L-Twin, DOHC, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves and roller tappets | Four stroke, parallel twin OHV, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 Valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 1198 cc / 73.1 cu-in | 399 cc / 24.34 cu-in | 495 cc / 30.2 cu-in | 443 cc / 27.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 106 x 67.9 mm | 84 x 72 mm | 75.0 x 56.0 mm | 67 x 62mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Induction: | Synerject-Continental electronic fuel injection system, elliptical throttle body Ø 56 mm equivalent with full Ride-by-Wire | Electronic fuel injection | Carburetor | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition: | Marelli electronic | Electronic with inductive exhaust and variable advance integrated in the injection CPU. Closed loop system with Lambda probe for the exhaust. Electronic immobilizer, block of injection pump when the vehicle is tilted. Traction control (ASR) | Electronic | Battery powered coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric with oil-bath free wheel | Electric | |
| Max Power: | 113.3 kW / 152 hp @ 9250 rpm | 26 kW / 35.3 hp @ 7000 rpm | 52.6 hp / 38.7 kW @ 8900 rpm | 41 hp / 30.5 kw @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | CVT with torque server | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 41 | Belt | Chain | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | Ohlins fully adjustable 48 mm usd forks | Articulated quadrilateral, Electro-hydraulic suspension blocking system | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm | Dual hydraulic shock absorber with pre-adjusted spring in one of 4 positions | Dual shock | Swingarm |
| Front Brakes: | 2 x 330 mm Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc evo M50 4-piston callipers, radial pump with ABS as standard | 2x 258mm discs, one disc brake per wheel, 2 piston caliper | 2x discs | Single 275mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 245mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with ABS as standard equipment | Single 240mm disc | Single disc | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 - ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP | 2 x 110/70-13 Tubeless | 3.00-18 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/55 - ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP | 140/70-14 Tubeless | 3.50-18 | 3.50-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal | 13.2 Litres / 3.48 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.6 US gal |