Ducati Monster 900 vs Yamaha Mt-25
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
Yamaha Mt-25
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
35 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
23.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
145 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
167 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 7,000 rpm
35 hp @ 12,000 rpm
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
23.6 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
145 km/h
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
167 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 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
Yamaha Mt-25
7.5/10
"Honest, durable learner bike that won't embarrass you on corners."
Pros
+Bulletproof parallel-twin engine
+Sharp, flickable chassis dynamics
+Cheap and available parts
Cons
−Painfully slow above 130kph
−Fork seals weep early
−Seat gets harsh quickly
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
