2024 YAMAHA MT-10 vs DUCATI Monster SP
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
- DUCATI Monster SP 82 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 111 hp (DUCATI Monster SP) up to 166 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-10).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (DUCATI Monster SP) up to 112 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-10).
- Weight spans 186 kg (DUCATI Monster SP) to 212 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-10).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | YAMAHA MT-10 | DUCATI Monster SP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | YAMAHA | DUCATI |
| Model | YAMAHA MT-10 | DUCATI Monster SP |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 166hp | 111hp |
| Torque | 112nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 212kg | 186kg |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm hydraulic disc; ABS | Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Rear brake | 220mm hydraulic disc; ABS | 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 83.5cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) | 180/55ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 43mm KYB® inverted fork, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel | 43 mm Öhlins shock absorber. |
| Rear suspension | KYB® piggyback shock, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel | Fully adjustable Öhlins Mono shock absorber. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 280km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 7 L/100km | 14 L – 5.2 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $14499 | $15695 |
| Brand price lists | View YAMAHA price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -Full-Color 4.2-Inch TFT Display, Ride-By-Wire Throttle with APSG -Six-Axis IMU with Rider Aids, Quick Shift System (QSS) -Four-Mode Yamaha Ride Control (YRC), Yamaha Variable Speed Limiter (YVSL) -Ride-By-Wire Throttle Now with APSG, Cruise Control System. |
-Riding Modes, Power Modes, -Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, -Ducati Wheelie Control, Daytime Running Light*, -Ducati Brake Light, Ducati Quick Shift, Ducati Power Launch, 4.3" TFT color screen, Full LED headlight and lighting system, Dynamic turn indicators*, USB power socket, Flyscreen, Passenger seat cover, Brembo Stylema® calipers, Approved twin Termignoni exhaust, Steering damper, Lithium-ion battery. |
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2024 YAMAHA MT-10 vs 2023 DUCATI Monster SP: listed specifications
The 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 and 2023 DUCATI Monster SP are closely matched in displacement, while the MT-10 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Monster SP has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
MT-10 and Monster SP have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
MT-10 has a clear listed power advantage (166 hp vs 111 hp).
Torque
MT-10 has a clear listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-10 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 240 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Monster SP is notably lighter on the listed weight (186 kg vs 212 kg). Monster SP has a lower listed seat height (82 cm vs 83.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of YAMAHA MT-10 vs DUCATI Monster SP?
YAMAHA MT-10 is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for DUCATI Monster SP.
Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA MT-10 or DUCATI Monster SP?
YAMAHA MT-10 has 166 hp compared with 111 hp on the DUCATI Monster SP.
Which is lighter, YAMAHA MT-10 or DUCATI Monster SP?
DUCATI Monster SP is lighter at 186 kg vs 212 kg for YAMAHA MT-10.
Which is better, YAMAHA MT-10 or DUCATI Monster SP?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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