Ducati Monster 900 S vs Ducati Monster 796
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Monster 900 S vs Ducati Monster 796. Ducati Monster 900 S: 73 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Monster 900 S
Ducati Monster 796
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
87 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 7,000 rpm
87 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
78 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — best estimate based on typical real-world riding
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Monster 900 S
7.8/10
"Buy the right one and you'll never want to sell it."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin character
+Marchesini wheels look stunning
+Excellent B-road handling
Cons
−Desmo service costs bite hard
−Electrical reliability increasingly questionable
−Parts sourcing getting difficult
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
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