Ducati Monster 900 vs Zero Motorcycles Sr/f
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
Zero Motorcycles Sr/f
Horsepower (hp)
73 hp
110 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 Nm
190 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
185 kg
220 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
73 hp @ 7,000 rpm
110 hp (82 kW) — peak power (electric motors do not have a traditional rpm peak in the same sense; max power delivered across a broad RPM range)
Torque
78 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
190 Nm (140 ft-lb) — available from 0 rpm (instant torque characteristic of electric motors)
Top Speed
210 km/h
200 km/h (electronically limited; ~124 mph)
Weight
185 kg (wet/curb weight)
220 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Equivalent to approximately 1.5–2.5 kWh/100km (energy consumption); roughly 161–200 km range per charge (city/highway combined, varies by model year and battery)
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
Zero Motorcycles Sr/f
7.8/10
"The best electric motorcycle you can realistically live with daily."
Pros
+Devastating, instant torque delivery
+Solid, mature software platform
+Minimal mechanical maintenance required
Cons
−Real-world range disappoints constantly
−No Charge Tank costs time
−Battery health check essential
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