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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 vs Ducati Monster

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

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Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~40 km/l
  • 142 kg

Variable valve timing and a slipper clutch

Ducati Monster

Ducati Monster2021 on

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 937 cc
  • 111 PS
  • 188 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Ducati Monster4
  2. Yamaha YZF-R15 V42
  • Most powerDucati Monster111 PS
  • Most pulling powerDucati Monster93 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Ducati Monster590 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
  • Highest top speedDucati Monster230 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm

Head to head

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

Power

Yamaha YZF-R15 V418.4 PS
Ducati Monster111 PS

Torque

Yamaha YZF-R15 V414.2 Nm
Ducati Monster93 Nm

Power to weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4130 PS/t
Ducati Monster590 PS/t

Engine size

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4155 cc
Ducati Monster937 cc

Top speed

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4140 km/h
Ducati Monster230 km/h

Weight

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4142 kg
Ducati Monster188 kg

Seat height

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4815 mm
Ducati Monster820 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsYamaha YZF-R15 V4Ducati Monster
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandYamaha · JapanDucati · Italy
Type of bikeSportsStreet
Fuel average~40 km/l—
Petrol tank11 L14 L
On a full tank~440 km—
Engine and performance
Engine size155 cc937 cc
Cylinders12
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm111 PS @ 9,250 rpm
Torque14.2 Nm @ 7,500 rpm93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Power to weight130 PS / tonne590 PS / tonne
Top speed140 km/h230 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight142 kg (with fluids)188 kg (with fluids)
Seat height815 mm820 mm
Ground clearance170 mm—
Wheelbase1,325 mm1,474 mm
Length × width × height1,990 × 725 × 1,135 mm—
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 282 / Disc 220Brembo M4.32 320 ×2 / Disc 245
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels, works in corners
Tyres (front / back)100/80-17 / 140/70-17120/70-17 / 180/55-17
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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Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Ducati Monster?

Ducati Monster makes 111 PS @ 9,250 rpm; Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Ducati Monster?

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 weighs about 142 kg and Ducati Monster about 188 kg, so Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 is easier to push and park.

Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 or Ducati Monster: which should I buy?

Buy Yamaha YZF-R15 V4 if you care most about lightest, lowest seat. 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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