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Ducati Monster vs Yamaha MT-15 V2 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-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 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. Yamaha MT-15 V21
  • 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 clearanceYamaha MT-15 V2170 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-15 V218.4 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm
Hero Splendor Plus8.05 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t
Hero Splendor Plus71 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc
Hero Splendor Plus97.2 cc

Fuel average

Ducati Monster—
Yamaha MT-15 V245 km/l
Hero Splendor Plus65 km/l

On a full tank

Ducati Monster—
Yamaha MT-15 V2450 km
Hero Splendor Plus637 km

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h
Hero Splendor Plus87 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
Hero Splendor Plus112 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
Hero Splendor Plus785 mm

Ground clearance

Ducati Monster—
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm
Hero Splendor Plus165 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterYamaha MT-15 V2Hero 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—~45 km/l~65 km/l
Petrol tank14 L10 L9.8 L
On a full tank—~450 km~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc155 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders211
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h130 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)141 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm810 mm785 mm
Ground clearance—170 mm165 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,335 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 282 / Disc 220Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheelsNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17100/80-17 / 140/70-172.75-18 / 2.75-18
Suspension (front / back)—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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  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month
  • Hero Splendor Plus—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Ducati Monster or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if most ground clearance 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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