Ducati Monster 696 vs Aprilia Shiver 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Monster 696 vs Aprilia Shiver 900. Ducati Monster 696: 80 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Aprilia Shiver 900: 95 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 214 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Monster 696
Aprilia Shiver 900
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
69 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
80 hp @ 9,000 rpm
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
69 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
215 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical 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 696
7.8/10
"Brilliant used buy if service history is spotless and verifiable."
Pros
+Addictive L-twin character
+Stunning timeless styling
+Surprisingly manageable power
Cons
−Expensive desmo valve services
−High crash damage risk
−Heat soak in traffic
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
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