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Ducati Monster vs KTM 1290 Super Duke R

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
KTM 1290 Super Duke R

KTM 1290 Super Duke R2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 1301 cc
  • 180 PS
  • 189 kg

Nicknamed "The Beast"

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. KTM 1290 Super Duke R4
  2. Ducati Monster2
  • Most powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS
  • Most pulling powerKTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Monster188 kg
  • Highest top speedKTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h
  • Lowest seatDucati Monster820 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Ducati Monster111 PS
KTM 1290 Super Duke R180 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R140 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
KTM 1290 Super Duke R952 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
KTM 1290 Super Duke R1,301 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
KTM 1290 Super Duke R290 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
KTM 1290 Super Duke R189 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
KTM 1290 Super Duke R835 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterKTM 1290 Super Duke R
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKTM · Austria
Type of bikeStreetStreet
Petrol tank14 L16 L
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc1301 cc
Cylinders22
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm180 PS @ 9,500 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm140 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne952 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h290 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)189 kg (dry)
Seat height820 mm835 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,497 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Brembo Stylema 320 ×2 / Disc 240
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 200/55-17

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.

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

KTM 1290 Super Duke R makes 180 PS @ 9,500 rpm; Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or KTM 1290 Super Duke R?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and KTM 1290 Super Duke R about 189 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or KTM 1290 Super Duke R: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy KTM 1290 Super Duke R if most power, most pulling power 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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