Honda MT 50 / MT5 Tornado (1979-00) vs Ducati 350 Sport Desmo (1980-83)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Honda | Ducati |
| Model: | MT 50 / MT5 Tornado | 350 Sport Desmo |
| Years: | 1979-00 | 1980-83 |
| Engine: | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve induction | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 49 cc / 2.9 cu-in | 349.6cc / 21.3 cu un |
| Bore x Stroke: | 39 x 41.4mm | 71.8 x 43.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 7.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Induction: | 13mm Keihin PF05B carburetor | Dell'Orto VHB 26 FS/FD carbureotr |
| Ignition: | CDI | Points and coil, 12V 150W generator |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 7 hp / 5.2 kW @ 9000rpm | 19 kW / 26 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Steel spine | Double downtube, tubular steel |
| Front Suspension: | 27mm Air adjustable hydraulic forks | 35mm Paioli fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual dampers adjustable for preload | Swingarm, dual Marzocchi shocks, 3-way adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2 x 256 mm Brembo discs |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 257 mm Brembo disc |
| Front Tyre: | 2.50 x 19 | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.00 x 16 | 3.50-18 |
| Fuel Capacity: | 6.8 Litres / 1.8 US gal | 14 L / 3.7 US gal / 3.1 Imp gal |