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Yamaha MT-15 V2 vs Ducati Monster vs Hero Splendor Plus

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

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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
Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 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

Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS
Hero Splendor Plus8 PS

Torque

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

Power to weight

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

Engine size

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

Fuel average

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

On a full tank

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

Top speed

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

Weight

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

Seat height

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

Ground clearance

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

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha MT-15 V2Ducati MonsterHero Splendor Plus
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanDucati · ItalyHero · India
Type of bikeStreetStreetEveryday
Fuel average~45 km/l—~65 km/l
Petrol tank10 L14 L9.8 L
On a full tank~450 km—~637 km
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc937 cc97.2 cc
Cylinders121
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)Air
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm8 PS @ 8,000 rpm
Torque14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne71 PS / tonne
Top speed130 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
Weight141 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)112 kg (with fluids)
Seat height810 mm820 mm785 mm
Ground clearance170 mm—165 mm
Wheelbase1,335 mm1,474 mm1,236 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245Drum / Drum
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in cornersNo (linked brakes)
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17120/70-17 / 180/55-172.75-18 / 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, Yamaha MT-15 V2 or Ducati Monster?

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

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

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.

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

Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if you care most about most ground clearance. 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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