BMW F 900 R vs DUCATI Monster Anniversario
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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.
- BMW F 900 R 81.5 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Monster Anniversario 84 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.5 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 105 hp (BMW F 900 R) up to 111 hp (DUCATI Monster Anniversario).
- Torque spans 92 Nm (BMW F 900 R) up to 93 Nm (DUCATI Monster Anniversario).
- Weight spans 184 kg (DUCATI Monster Anniversario) to 219 kg (BMW F 900 R).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (BMW F 900 R) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Monster Anniversario).
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| Specification | BMW F 900 R | DUCATI Monster Anniversario |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | DUCATI |
| Model | BMW F 900 R | DUCATI Monster Anniversario |
| Engine size | 900cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 105hp | 111hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 184kg |
| Front brake | Dual disc brake, floating brake discs, Ø 320 mm, 4-piston radial brake calipers | Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Rear brake | Single disc brake, Ø 265 mm, single-piston floating caliper | REAR 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 84cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | Fully adjustable Öhlins 43mm shock absorber. |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Fully adjustable Öhlins aluminum mono shock. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 230km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 4.7 L/100km | 14 L – 5.2 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $10495 | $18595 |
| Brand price lists | View BMW price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -coloured TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity, LED headlight (low / high beam) -LED indicators, ASC, riding modes Rain/Road, adjustable hand brake and clutch levers, 12V socket |
-Riding modes, - Power modes -Traction Control, - Automatic tire calibration -USB power socket, - Öhlins steering damper -Quickshifter, 4.3-inch TFT screen -Ducati Wheelie Control |
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2023 BMW F 900 R vs 2023 DUCATI Monster Anniversario: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 R and 2023 DUCATI Monster Anniversario are closely matched in torque, while the Monster Anniversario has more displacement and peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Monster Anniversario has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Monster Anniversario has a modest listed power advantage (111 hp vs 105 hp).
Torque
F 900 R and Monster Anniversario have very similar listed torque (92 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Monster Anniversario has a modest listed top-speed advantage (240 km/h vs 230 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Monster Anniversario is notably lighter on the listed weight (184 kg vs 219 kg). F 900 R has a lower listed seat height (81.5 cm vs 84 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while torque remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 R vs DUCATI Monster Anniversario?
DUCATI Monster Anniversario is listed at 240 km/h (149 mph) vs 230 km/h (143 mph) for BMW F 900 R.
Which has more horsepower, BMW F 900 R or DUCATI Monster Anniversario?
DUCATI Monster Anniversario has 111 hp compared with 105 hp on the BMW F 900 R.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 R or DUCATI Monster Anniversario?
DUCATI Monster Anniversario is lighter at 184 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 R.
Which is better, BMW F 900 R or DUCATI Monster Anniversario?
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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