BMW F 900 R vs DUCATI Monster Plus
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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 Plus 82 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 Plus).
- Torque spans 92 Nm (BMW F 900 R) up to 93 Nm (DUCATI Monster Plus).
- Weight spans 188 kg (DUCATI Monster Plus) to 219 kg (BMW F 900 R).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (BMW F 900 R) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Monster Plus).
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| Specification | BMW F 900 R | DUCATI Monster Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | DUCATI |
| Model | BMW F 900 R | DUCATI Monster Plus |
| Engine size | 900cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 105hp | 111hp |
| Torque | 92nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 219kg | 188kg |
| 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 | 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 81.5cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55 ZR 17 | 180/55ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork, Ø 43 mm | 43mm shock absorber. |
| Rear suspension | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable | Front preload adjustable 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 | $12995 |
| 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 |
-Quickshifter, - Riding Modes -Power Modes, Traction control -Cornering ABS, - 4.3-inch TFT screen -USB power socket Wheel control, traction control |
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2023 BMW F 900 R vs 2023 DUCATI Monster Plus: listed specifications
The 2023 BMW F 900 R and 2023 DUCATI Monster Plus are closely matched in torque, while the Monster Plus has more displacement and peak power, and the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Monster Plus has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
Monster Plus has a modest listed power advantage (111 hp vs 105 hp).
Torque
F 900 R and Monster Plus have very similar listed torque (92 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Monster Plus 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 Plus is notably lighter on the listed weight (188 kg vs 219 kg). F 900 R and Monster Plus have very similar seat heights (81.5 cm vs 82 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, listed top speed and weight, while torque and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of BMW F 900 R vs DUCATI Monster Plus?
DUCATI Monster Plus 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 Plus?
DUCATI Monster Plus has 111 hp compared with 105 hp on the BMW F 900 R.
Which is lighter, BMW F 900 R or DUCATI Monster Plus?
DUCATI Monster Plus is lighter at 188 kg vs 219 kg for BMW F 900 R.
Which is better, BMW F 900 R or DUCATI Monster Plus?
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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