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Hero Splendor Plus vs Ducati Monster vs Yamaha MT-09

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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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

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

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

Hero Splendor Plus8 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
Yamaha MT-09119 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Top speed

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsHero Splendor PlusDucati MonsterYamaha MT-09
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandHero · IndiaDucati · ItalyYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeEverydayStreetStreet
Fuel average~65 km/l——
Petrol tank9.8 L14 L14 L
On a full tank~637 km——
Engine and performance
Engine size97.2 cc937 cc890 cc
Cylinders123
CoolingAirLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power8 PS @ 8,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm119 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Power to weight71 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne617 PS / tonne
Top speed87 km/h230 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox4-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf and kickSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight112 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)193 kg (with fluids)
Seat height785 mm820 mm825 mm
Ground clearance165 mm—140 mm
Wheelbase1,236 mm1,474 mm1,430 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Drum / DrumBrembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc 298 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSNo (linked brakes)Both wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)2.75-18 / 2.75-18120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17

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.

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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Hero Splendor Plus or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Hero Splendor Plus makes 8 PS @ 8,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Hero Splendor Plus or Ducati Monster?

Hero Splendor Plus weighs about 112 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Hero Splendor Plus is easier to push and park.

Hero Splendor Plus or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy Hero Splendor Plus if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. Buy Ducati Monster if most pulling power, highest top speed 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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