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2012 Literbike Comparison | Superbike Slugfest!
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| | Aprilia | BMW | Ducati | Honda | Kawasaki | KTM | Suzuki | Yamaha | | Fun to Ride | 8.5 | 10 | 8 | 8.75 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8 | | Quality | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | | Instruments/controls | 9 | 9 | 8.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 9 | 9 | | Ergonomics | 8.5 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8.5 | 9 | 8.5 | | Chassis and handling | 9 | 9 | 7.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | | Suspension | 8.25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8.5 | 8.5 | | Brakes | 8.5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 8 | 7.5 | | Transmission | 9 | 9.5 | 9 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 8.5 | | Engine power | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 8 | | Engine power delivery | 9.5 | 10 | 8 | 8.5 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | | total | 88.25 | 93.5 | 84 | 86.25 | 93 | 83 | 87 | 83 |
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| | 2012 Aprilia RSV4 R | 2012 BMW S 1000 RR | 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale | 2012 Honda CBR1000RR | | MSRP | $16,999 | $15,050 | $17,995 | $13,800 | | Engine | | | | | | Type | Liquid-cooled, 65-degree DOHC V-four | Liquid-cooled, transverse DOHC inline four | Liquid-cooled, DOHC 90-degree V-twin | Liquid-cooled, transverse DOHC inline four | | Displacement | 999cc | 999cc | 1198cc | 999cc | | Bore x stroke | 78.0 x 52.3mm | 80.0 x 49.7mm | 112 x 60.8mm | 76.0 x 55.1mm | | Induction | Weber Marelli EFI, 48MM throttle bodies, dual injectors/cyl. | BMS-KP EFI, single-valve 48mm throttle bodies, dual injectors/cyl. | Mitsubishi EFI, elliptical throttle bodies with 67.5mm equivalent dia., dual injectors/cyl. | DSFI, single-valve 46mm throttle bodies, dual injectors/cyl. | | Chassis | | | | | | Front suspension | 43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel | 46mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.9 in. travel | 50mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel | 43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel | | Rear suspension | Single shock absorber, 5.1 in. travel | Single shock absorber, 5.1 in. travel | Single shock absorber, 5.1 in. travel | Single shock absorber, 5.4 in. travel | | Front tire | 120/70ZR-17 Metzler Racetec K3 | 120/70ZR-17 Metzler Racetec K3 | 120/70ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP | 120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone Hypersport S20F F | | Rear tire | 190/55ZR-17 Metzler Racetec K3 | 190/55ZR-17 Metzler Racetec K3 | 200/55ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP | 190/50ZR-17 Bridgestone Hypersport S20R F | | Rake/trail | 24.5 deg./4.1 in. (105mm) | 24.0 deg./3.9 in. (98.5mm) | 24.5 deg./3.9 in. (100mm) | 23.3 deg./3.8 in. (96mm) | | Wheelbase | 55.9 in. (1420mm) | 56 in. (1423mm) | 56.6 in. (1437mm) | 55.5 in. (1410mm) | | Seat height | 33.3 in. (845mm) | 32.3 in. (820mm) | 32.5 in. (825mm) | 32.3 in. (820mm) | | Weight | 462 lb. (210kg) wet; 435 lb. (197kg) dry | 459 lb. (208kg) wet; 431 lb. (196kg) dry | 423 lb. (192kg) wet; 396 lb. (180kg) dry | 445 lb. (202kg) wet; 417 lb. (189kg) dry | | Fuel consumption | 27 – 34 mpg, 30 mpg avg. | 29 – 36 mpg, 33 mpg avg. | 27 – 32 mpg, 30 mpg avg. | 36 – 42 mpg, 39 mpg avg. |
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| | 2012 Kawasaki ZX-10R | 2012 KTM 1190 RC8 R | 2012 Suzuki GSX-R1000 | 2012 Yamaha YZF-R1 | | MSRP | $13,999 | $16,499 | $13,799 | $13,990 ($14,490 as tested with 50th anniversary paint) | | Engine | | | | | | Type | Liquid-cooled, transverse DOHC inline four | Liquid-cooled, 75-degree DOHC V-twin | Liquid-cooled, transverse DOHC inline four | Liquid-cooled, transverse DOHC inline four | | Displacement | 998cc | 1195cc | 999cc | 998cc | | Bore x stroke | 76.0 x 55.0mm | 105 x 69mm | 74.5 x 57.3mm | 78.0 x 52.2mm | | Induction | DFI, dual-valve 47mm throttle bodies, dual injectors/cyl. | Keihin EFI, 52mm throttle bodies, single injector/cyl. | SDTV, 44mm throttle bodies, dual injectors/cyl. | EFI w/ YCC-I, YCC-T, 45mm throttle bodies, dual injectors/cyl. | | Chassis | | | | | | Front suspension | 43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel | 43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel | 43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.9 in. travel | 43mm inverted cartridge fork, 4.7 in. travel | | Rear suspension | Single shock absorber, 5.5 in. travel | Single shock absorber, 4.7 in. travel | Single shock absorber, 5.1 in. travel | Single shock absorber, 4.7 in. travel | | Front tire | 120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-016F CC | 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart | 120/70ZR-17 Bridgestone Hypersport S20F F | 120/70ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II | | Rear tire | 190/55ZR-17 Bridgestone BT-016R CC | 190/55ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Sportsmart | 190/50ZR-17 Bridgestone Hypersport S20R F | 190/55ZR-17 Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II | | Rake/trail | 25.0 deg./4.3 in. (110mm) | 23.3 deg./3.8 in. (96mm) | 23.5 deg./3.9 in. (98mm) | 24.0 deg./4.0 in. (102mm) | | Wheelbase | 56.1 in. (1425mm) | 56.1 in. (1425mm) | 55.3 in. (1405mm) | 55.7 in. (1415mm) | | Seat height | 32.0 in. (813mm) | 31.7 in. (805mm) | 31.9 in. (810mm) | 32.9 in. (836mm) | | Weight | 442 lb. (201kg) wet; 415 lb. (188kg) dry | 450 lb. (204kg) wet; 424 lb. (192kg) dry | 447 lb. (203kg) wet; 419 lb. (190kg) dry | 475 lb. (216kg) wet; 446 lb. (202kg) dry | | Fuel consumption | 31 – 39 mpg, 35 mpg avg. | 34 – 45 mpg, 39 mpg avg. | 36 – 41 mpg, 39 mpg avg. | 27 – 35 mpg, 32 mpg avg. |
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