DUCATI Monster Anniversario vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
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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.
- DUCATI Monster Anniversario 84 cm Tallest seat here
- 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 80.9 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.1 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 Anniversario) up to 151 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (DUCATI Monster Anniversario) up to 104 Nm (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
- Weight spans 184 kg (DUCATI Monster Anniversario) to 211 kg (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | DUCATI Monster Anniversario | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | HONDA |
| Model | DUCATI Monster Anniversario | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 111hp | 151hp |
| Torque | 93nm. | 104nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 184kg | 211kg |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) | Radial mounted four-piston Nissin brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc |
| Rear brake | REAR 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) | Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 84cm | 80.9cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Fully adjustable Öhlins 43mm shock absorber. | 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Fully adjustable Öhlins aluminum mono shock. | Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 240km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 5.2 L/100km | 17 L – 5.9 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $18595 | $8999 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -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 DUCATI Monster Anniversario vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Monster Anniversario and 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet are closely matched in displacement, while the Monster Anniversario has a lower listed weight, and the CB1000 Hornet has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
Monster Anniversario and CB1000 Hornet have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
CB1000 Hornet has a clear listed power advantage (151 hp vs 111 hp).
Torque
CB1000 Hornet has a modest listed torque advantage (104 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB1000 Hornet has a modest listed top-speed advantage (260 km/h vs 240 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 211 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Monster Anniversario is listed higher (84 cm) than CB1000 Hornet (80.9 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 DUCATI Monster Anniversario vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for DUCATI Monster Anniversario.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Monster Anniversario or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet has 151 hp compared with 111 hp on the DUCATI Monster Anniversario.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Monster Anniversario or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
DUCATI Monster Anniversario is lighter at 184 kg vs 211 kg for 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet.
Which is better, DUCATI Monster Anniversario or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
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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