Ducati Monster 900 vs Benelli Tnt 899
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
Benelli Tnt 899
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
120 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
206 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 7,000 rpm
120 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
88 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
220 km/h (estimated)
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
206 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, estimated 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
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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