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Ducati Monster vs Yamaha YZF-R1

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 YZF-R1Earlier version in photo

Yamaha YZF-R1

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 998 cc
  • 200 PS
  • 201 kg

Crossplane crankshaft from Yamaha MotoGP bikes

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Yamaha YZF-R14
  2. Ducati Monster2
  • Most powerYamaha YZF-R1200 PS
  • Most pulling powerYamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Monster188 kg
  • Highest top speedYamaha YZF-R1299 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
Yamaha YZF-R1200 PS

Torque

Ducati Monster93 Nm
Yamaha YZF-R1113.3 Nm

Power to weight

Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Yamaha YZF-R1995 PS/t

Engine size

Ducati Monster937 cc
Yamaha YZF-R1998 cc

Top speed

Ducati Monster230 km/h
Yamaha YZF-R1299 km/h

Weight

Ducati Monster188 kg
Yamaha YZF-R1201 kg

Seat height

Ducati Monster820 mm
Yamaha YZF-R1855 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsDucati MonsterYamaha YZF-R1
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandDucati · ItalyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeStreetSports
Petrol tank14 L17 L
Engine and performance
Engine size937 cc998 cc
Cylinders24
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power111 PS @ 9,250 rpm200 PS @ 13,500 rpm
Torque93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm113.3 Nm @ 11,500 rpm
Power to weight590 PS / tonne995 PS / tonne
Top speed230 km/h299 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight188 kg (with fluids)201 kg (with fluids)
Seat height820 mm855 mm
Ground clearance—130 mm
Wheelbase1,474 mm1,405 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 320 ×2 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 190/55-17

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 Yamaha YZF-R1?

Yamaha YZF-R1 makes 200 PS @ 13,500 rpm; Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm.

Which is lighter, Ducati Monster or Yamaha YZF-R1?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Yamaha YZF-R1 about 201 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Ducati Monster or Yamaha YZF-R1: which should I buy?

Buy Ducati Monster if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Yamaha YZF-R1 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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