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Ducati Monster vs Honda CD 70 vs Hero Splendor Plus

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 CD 70

Honda CD 70

Rs 159,900

official price

  • 72 cc
  • ~55 km/l
  • 82 kg
Hero Splendor Plus

Hero Splendor Plus

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 97.2 cc
  • 8 PS
  • ~65 km/l
  • 112 kg

One of the best-selling motorcycles in the world

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Hero Splendor Plus4
  3. Honda CD 701
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHero Splendor Plus~65 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHero Splendor Plus~637 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestHonda CD 7082 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHero Splendor Plus785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceHero Splendor Plus165 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Honda CD 7072 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Honda CD 7055 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Honda CD 70468 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Honda CD 7082 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Honda CD 70—
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Honda CD 70136 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterHonda CD 70Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 159,900Not sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyHonda · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeStreetEverydayEveryday
Fuel average—~55 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank14 L8.5 L9.8 L
On a full tank—~468 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc72 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)AirAir
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm—8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm—8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne—71 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h—87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injection—Fuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed4-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startKickSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)82 kg (dry)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm—785 mm
Ground clearance—136 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm—1,236 mm
Length × width × height—1,897 × 751 × 1,014 mm—
Colours—Blue, Red, Black—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245—Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in corners—No (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-172.25 – 17 (4 PR) / 2.50 – 17 (4 PR)2.75-18 / 2.75-18

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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  • Honda CD 70—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Honda CD 70?

Honda CD 70 weighs about 82 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Honda CD 70 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Honda CD 70: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Honda CD 70 if lightest 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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