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Ducati Monster vs Honda CBR650R

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 CBR650R

Honda CBR650R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 649 cc
  • 95 PS
  • 209 kg

Four-cylinder, with Honda E-Clutch as an option

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster5
  2. Honda CBR650R1
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Monster188 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR650R810 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Honda CBR650R95 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Honda CBR650R63 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Honda CBR650R455 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Honda CBR650R649 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Honda CBR650R225 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Honda CBR650R209 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Honda CBR650R810 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterHonda CBR650R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyHonda · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Petrol tank14 L15.4 L
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc649 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm95 PS @ 12,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm63 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne455 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h225 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)209 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm810 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,450 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
Suspension (front / back)—41 mm Showa SFF-BP fork / Monoshock

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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Honda CBR650R?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Honda CBR650R makes 95 PS @ 12,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Honda CBR650R?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Honda CBR650R about 209 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Honda CBR650R: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CBR650R if lowest seat 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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