Ducati Monster 1200 vs Ducati Monster 937
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
Ducati Monster 937
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
111 hp
Torque (Nm)
124 Nm
93 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
211 kg
188 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
145 hp @ 9,250 rpm
111 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
124 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
220 km/h
Weight
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 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
Ducati Monster 937
8.5/10
"The best all-round Monster ever built, buy one confidently."
Pros
+Torquey twin, effortless real-world pace
+Handling genuinely sharp and precise
+Comfortable ergonomics for a naked
Cons
−Service costs bite hard
−Fuel pump recall on early bikes
−Scratched plastics are expensive