Ducati Monster S4r vs Ducati Monster 696
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Monster S4r vs Ducati Monster 696. Ducati Monster S4r: 113 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Ducati Monster 696: 80 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Monster S4r
Ducati Monster 696
Horsepower (hp)
113 hp
80 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
69 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
113 hp @ 9,500 rpm
80 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
69 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
195 km/h
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Monster S4r
7.8/10
"An intoxicating machine for riders who respect their spanners."
Pros
+Testastretta engine is breathtaking
+Head-turning Italian drama
+Chassis balance near-perfect
Cons
−Desmo service costs are brutal
−Marginal urban heat management
−Electrical reliability genuinely questionable
Ducati Monster 696
7.8/10
"Brilliant used buy if service history is spotless and verifiable."
Pros
+Addictive L-twin character
+Stunning timeless styling
+Surprisingly manageable power
Cons
−Expensive desmo valve services
−High crash damage risk
−Heat soak in traffic
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