Ducati Monster S4r vs Ducati Monster 796
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Monster S4r vs Ducati Monster 796. 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 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 S4r
Ducati Monster 796
Horsepower (hp)
113 hp
87 hp
Torque (Nm)
103 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
200 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
113 hp @ 9,500 rpm
87 hp @ 8,250 rpm
Torque
103 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
78 Nm @ 6,250 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
200 km/h
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 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 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
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