DUCATI Monster vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09
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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 82 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 82.5 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 111 hp (DUCATI Monster) up to 119 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 188 kg (DUCATI Monster) to 193 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-09).
- Displacement spans 900 cc (2024 YAMAHA MT-09) to 1000 cc (DUCATI Monster).
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| Specification | DUCATI Monster | YAMAHA MT-09 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | DUCATI | YAMAHA |
| Model | DUCATI Monster | YAMAHA MT-09 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 900cc |
| Power | 111hp | 119hp |
| Torque | 93nm. | 93nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | 3 cylinders, 12 valves |
| Weight | 188kg | 193kg |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm Discs ABS (Brembo calipers) | Dual 298mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | 245mm Disc ABS (Brembo calipers) | 245mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 82cm | 82.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17 73W Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 | 180/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S23) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 43mm shock absorber. | 41mm inverted fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound; 5.1-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Front preload adjustable mono shock. | Single shock, adjustable preload and rebound damping; 4.6-in travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 240km/h | 245km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 14 L – 5.2 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $12995 | $10599 |
| Brand price lists | View DUCATI price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Quickshifter, - Riding Modes -Power Modes, Traction control -Cornering ABS, - 4.3-inch TFT screen |
-New Five-Inch Full-Color TFT Display with Updated Switchgear, New Smartphone Connectivity, New Back Slip Regulator -New Customizable YRC Ride Modes, Acoustic Amplifier Grilles for Enhanced Intake Sound, New Brembo Radial Master Cylinder, New Third-Generation Quickshifter -New Cruise Control & Turn Signal Functions, Six-Axis IMU |
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2023 DUCATI Monster vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-09: listed specifications
The 2023 DUCATI Monster and 2024 YAMAHA MT-09 are closely matched in weight and torque, while the Monster has more displacement, and the MT-09 has more peak power.
Engine displacement
Monster has a larger listed engine displacement (1000 cc vs 900 cc).
Peak power
MT-09 has a modest listed power advantage (119 hp vs 111 hp).
Torque
Monster and MT-09 have very similar listed torque (93 Nm vs 93 Nm).
Listed top speed
Monster and MT-09 have very similar listed top speeds (240 km/h vs 245 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Monster and MT-09 have very similar listed weights (188 kg vs 193 kg). Monster and MT-09 have very similar seat heights (82 cm vs 82.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement and peak power, while torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of DUCATI Monster vs YAMAHA MT-09?
YAMAHA MT-09 is listed at 245 km/h (152 mph) vs 240 km/h (149 mph) for DUCATI Monster.
Which has more horsepower, DUCATI Monster or YAMAHA MT-09?
YAMAHA MT-09 has 119 hp compared with 111 hp on the DUCATI Monster.
Which is lighter, DUCATI Monster or YAMAHA MT-09?
DUCATI Monster is lighter at 188 kg vs 193 kg for YAMAHA MT-09.
Which is better, DUCATI Monster or YAMAHA MT-09?
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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