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Honda CBR500R vs Ducati Monster vs Benelli 302S

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

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Honda CBR500R

Honda CBR500R2024 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 471 cc
  • 47.6 PS
  • ~27 km/l
  • 192 kg

Available with E-Clutch, which lets you change gear without the clutch lever

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg
Benelli 302S

Benelli 302S

Rs 1,700,000

dealer list price

  • 300 cc
  • 38 PS
  • ~25 km/l

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster5
  2. Honda CBR500R3
  3. Benelli 302S1
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Best fuel averageHonda CBR500R~27 km/l
  • Goes furthest on a tankHonda CBR500R~462 km
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestDucati Monster188 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatHonda CBR500R785 mm
  • Most ground clearanceBenelli 302S140 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Honda CBR500R47.6 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
Benelli 302S38 PS

Torque

Honda CBR500R43 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm
Benelli 302S25.6 Nm

Power to weight

Honda CBR500R248 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t
Benelli 302S—

Engine size

Honda CBR500R471 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc
Benelli 302S300 cc

Fuel average

Honda CBR500R27 km/l
Ducati Monster—
Benelli 302S25 km/l

On a full tank

Honda CBR500R462 km
Ducati Monster—
Benelli 302S400 km

Top speed

Honda CBR500R180 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h
Benelli 302S—

Weight

Honda CBR500R192 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg
Benelli 302S—

Seat height

Honda CBR500R785 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm
Benelli 302S795 mm

Ground clearance

Honda CBR500R130 mm
Ducati Monster—
Benelli 302S140 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsHonda CBR500RDucati MonsterBenelli 302S
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanRs 1,700,000
BrandHonda · JapanDucati · ItalyBenelli · Italy
Type of bikeSportsStreetStreet
Fuel average~27 km/l—~25 km/l
Petrol tank17.1 L14 L16 L
On a full tank~462 km—~400 km
Engine and performance
Engine size471 cc937 cc300 cc
Cylinders222
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm38 PS @ 11,000 rpm
Torque43 Nm @ 6,500 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm25.6 Nm @ 9,750 rpm
Power to weight248 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne—
Top speed180 km/h230 km/h—
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight192 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)—
Seat height785 mm820 mm795 mm
Ground clearance130 mm—140 mm
Wheelbase1,410 mm1,474 mm1,410 mm
Length × width × height——2,130 × 800 × 1,120 mm
Colours——Black, Green, White
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 296 ×2 / Disc 240Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Disc ×2 / Disc
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)120/70-17 / 160/60-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17120/70-17 / 160/60-17

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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What will petrol cost you?

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  • Honda CBR500R—a month
  • Benelli 302S—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Honda CBR500R or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Honda CBR500R makes 47.6 PS @ 8,600 rpm.

Which is lighter, Honda CBR500R or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster weighs about 188 kg and Honda CBR500R about 192 kg, so Ducati Monster is easier to push and park.

Honda CBR500R or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy Honda CBR500R if you care most about best fuel average, goes furthest on a tank. Buy Ducati Monster 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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