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Ducati Monster vs Yamaha MT-09 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
Yamaha MT-09

Yamaha MT-092024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 890 cc
  • 119 PS
  • 193 kg

Three-cylinder engine; the photo shows the Y-AMT automatic version

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 Plus3
  2. Ducati Monster2
  3. Yamaha MT-092
  • Most powerYamaha MT-09119 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha MT-09617 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
Yamaha MT-09119 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Yamaha MT-0993 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Yamaha MT-09617 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Yamaha MT-09890 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Yamaha MT-09230 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Yamaha MT-09193 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Yamaha MT-09825 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Yamaha MT-09140 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterYamaha MT-09Hero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyYamaha · JapanHero · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average——~65 km/l
Petrol tank14 L14 L9.8 L
On a full tank——~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc890 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders231
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h230 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)193 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm825 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—140 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,430 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75-18 / 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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  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Yamaha MT-09?

Yamaha MT-09 makes 119 PS @ 10,000 rpm; Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Yamaha MT-09?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Yamaha MT-09 about 193 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Yamaha MT-09: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most pulling power, highest top speed. Buy Yamaha MT-09 if most power, quickest (power to weight) 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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