2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 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.
- 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 80.9 cm Lowest seat here
- DUCATI Monster SP 82 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.1 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 SP) up to 151 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
- Torque spans 93 Nm (DUCATI Monster SP) up to 104 Nm (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
- Weight spans 186 kg (DUCATI Monster SP) to 211 kg (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet | DUCATI Monster SP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | DUCATI |
| Model | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet | DUCATI Monster SP |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 151hp | 111hp |
| Torque | 104nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 211kg | 186kg |
| Front brake | Radial mounted four-piston Nissin brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc | Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Rear brake | Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc | 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) |
| Seat height (cm) | 80.9cm | 82cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) | 180/55ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel | 43 mm Öhlins shock absorber. |
| Rear suspension | Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel | Fully adjustable Öhlins Mono shock absorber. |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 260km/h | 240km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 5.9 L/100km | 14 L – 5.2 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $8999 | $15695 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View DUCATI price list |
| Extra features | -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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2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet vs 2023 DUCATI Monster SP: listed specifications
The 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet and 2023 DUCATI Monster SP are closely matched in displacement, while the CB1000 Hornet has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Monster SP has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
CB1000 Hornet and Monster SP 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 SP is notably lighter on the listed weight (186 kg vs 211 kg). CB1000 Hornet has a lower listed seat height (80.9 cm vs 82 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 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet vs DUCATI Monster SP?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet is listed at 260 km/h (162 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for DUCATI Monster SP.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet or DUCATI Monster SP?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet has 151 hp compared with 111 hp on the DUCATI Monster SP.
Which is lighter, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet or DUCATI Monster SP?
DUCATI Monster SP is lighter at 186 kg vs 211 kg for 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet.
Which is better, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 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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