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Ducati Monster vs Honda CBR500R vs Benelli 302S

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster5
  2. Honda CBR500R3
  3. Benelli 302S1
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CBR500R~27 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Monster188 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBenelli 302S140 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Honda CBR500R471 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Honda CBR500R462 km
Benelli 302S400 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Honda CBR500R192 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Honda CBR500R785 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Honda CBR500R130 mm
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterHonda CBR500RBenelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandDucati · ItalyHonda · JapanBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeStreetSportsStreet
Fuel average—~27 km/l~25 km/l
Petrol tank14 L17.1 L16 L
On a full tank—~462 km~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc471 cc300 cc
Cylinders222
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne248 PS / tonne—
Top speed230 km/h180 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)192 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height820 mm785 mm795 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm140 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,410 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height——2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours——Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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What will petrol cost you?

Enter how far you ride and today's petrol price.

  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Honda CBR500R?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Honda CBR500R?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Honda CBR500R: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CBR500R if best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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