Ducati Monster 796 vs Benelli Tnt 899
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Monster 796 vs Benelli Tnt 899. Ducati Monster 796: 87 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Benelli Tnt 899: 120 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 206 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Monster 796
Benelli Tnt 899
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
120 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
206 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
87 hp @ 8,250 rpm
120 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
88 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Monster 796
7.8/10
"The accessible Ducati that actually delivers on the badge's promise."
Pros
+Addictive torquey L-twin character
+Iconic trellis frame design
+Surprisingly manageable power delivery
Cons
−Italian electrics age poorly
−Desmo service scares buyers unnecessarily
−Heat soak in traffic brutal
Benelli Tnt 899
6.5/10
"Spectacular engine in an unreliable package — buy only with full history."
Pros
+Triple exhaust note addictive
+Strong accessible mid-range torque
+Aggressive styling ages well
Cons
−Parts availability genuinely difficult
−Electrical reliability historically suspect
−Throttle bodies need regular syncing
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