Ducati Monster 937 vs Ducati Monster 796
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Monster 937 vs Ducati Monster 796. Ducati Monster 937: 111 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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 937
Ducati Monster 796
Horsepower (hp)
111 hp
87 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
111 hp @ 9,250 rpm
87 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
78 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Monster 937
8.5/10
"The best all-round Monster ever built, buy one confidently."
Pros
+Torquey twin, effortless real-world pace
+Handling genuinely sharp and precise
+Comfortable ergonomics for a naked
Cons
−Service costs bite hard
−Fuel pump recall on early bikes
−Scratched plastics are expensive
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
Top 10 Accessories
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