Ducati Monster 900 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 900
Aprilia Shiver 900
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
95 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
90 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
214 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 7,000 rpm
95 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
90 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
215 km/h (estimated; manufacturer does not officially publish)
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
214 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated 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 900
7.5/10
"A rewarding classic, but only buy one with documented Desmo history."
Pros
+Timeless naked bike styling
+Characterful torquey V-twin
+Strong parts availability
Cons
−Expensive Desmo valve services
−Frequently neglected maintenance history
−Soft stock suspension
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
Top 10 Accessories
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