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Ducati Monster vs KTM 200 Duke 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
KTM 200 Duke

KTM 200 Duke2020–2023

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 199.5 cc
  • 25 PS
  • ~35 km/l
  • 159 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. Hero Splendor Plus5
  2. Ducati Monster4
  3. KTM 200 Duke0
  • 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
  • LightestHero Splendor Plus112 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
KTM 200 Duke25 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
KTM 200 Duke19.3 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
KTM 200 Duke157 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
KTM 200 Duke199.5 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
KTM 200 Duke35 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
KTM 200 Duke473 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
KTM 200 Duke135 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
KTM 200 Duke159 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
KTM 200 Duke822 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
KTM 200 Duke155 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterKTM 200 DukeHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyKTM · AustriaHero · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average—~35 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank14 L13.5 L9.8 L
On a full tank—~473 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc199.5 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm25 PS @ 10,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm19.3 Nm @ 8,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne157 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h135 km/h87 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed4-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf and kick
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)159 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm822 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—155 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,357 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 300 / Disc 230Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersFront wheelNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17110/70-17 / 150/60-172.75-18 / 2.75-18
Suspension (front / back)—43 mm upside-down 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.

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What will petrol cost you?

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  • KTM 200 Duke—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or KTM 200 Duke?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; KTM 200 Duke makes 25 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or KTM 200 Duke?

KTM 200 Duke weighs about 159 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so KTM 200 Duke is easier to push and park.

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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.