Ducati Mh900e vs Triumph Thruxton 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Mh900e vs Triumph Thruxton 900. Ducati Mh900e: 75 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Triumph Thruxton 900: 69 hp @ 7,400 rpm hp, 215 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Mh900e
Triumph Thruxton 900
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
69 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
215 kg
Type
Cafe-racer
Cafe-racer
Horsepower
75 hp @ 8,000 rpm
69 hp @ 7,400 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
68 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
185 km/h
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
215 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (est. ~15.4 km/L) — Note: Best estimate based on similar Ducati 900SS-era engines
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Mh900e
7.8/10
"Buy it with your heart, maintain it with your wallet."
Pros
+Stunning, historically significant design
+Rare, appreciating collector asset
+Sonorous desmodue engine character
Cons
−Expensive desmo service intervals
−Parts increasingly difficult sourcing
−Carb issues from prolonged storage
Triumph Thruxton 900
7.5/10
"A genuinely rewarding retro twin if you buy carefully."
Pros
+Addictive exhaust note
+Strong mid-range torque
+Timeless styling holds value
Cons
−Vibration above 70mph
−Stock seat punishes long rides
−Cam chain tensioner weakness
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