| Attribute | Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 2006 × | Honda RC 51 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 2005 |
| Make | Ducati | Honda |
| Model | Ducati SportClassic GT 1000 | Honda RC 51 |
| Category | Classic | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. Marelli electronic fuel injection | Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) with two injectors per cylinder |
| Displacement (cm³) | 992 | 999 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 9.4 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 94 | 100 |
| Stroke (mm) | 71.5 | 63.6 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Computer-controlled digital with three-dimensional mapping |
| Clutch | Dry multiplate with hydraulic control | - |
| Compression | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Exhaust system | Chromed exhaust system | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43 mm upside-down fork | 43.0mm inverted HMAS cartridge fork with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock absorbers | Pro-Link HMAS single shock with spring-preload, rebound and compression-damping adjustability |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc. Full-floating. 4-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. 1-piston calipers |
| Diameter (mm) | 245 | 220 |
| Frame type | Tubular steel trellis | - |
| Front tyre | 120/70-R17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-R17 | 190/50-ZR17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 120 | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 133 | 119 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 95 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 24 | 23.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,424 | 1,420 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 183 | 195 |
| Seat height (mm) | 850 | 820 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 20 | 18.16 |