Ducati Monster 1200 vs Aprilia Shiver 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Monster 1200
Aprilia Shiver 900
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
124 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
211 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
145 hp @ 9,250 rpm
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
124 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
215 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Monster 1200
8.5/10
"Flawed, expensive, and completely impossible to resist buying."
Pros
+Intoxicating L-twin soundtrack
+Razor-sharp chassis response
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive desmo service intervals
−Pre-2016 dry clutch annoyance
−Hard seat beyond two hours
Aprilia Shiver 900
7.8/10
"Brilliant bike, but buy with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Addictive V-twin character
+Semi-active suspension works brilliantly
+Stunning Italian styling
Cons
−Electronics reliability concerns
−Service costs sting hard
−Thin dealer network coverage