Ducati Streetfighter 848 vs Ducati Monster 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Streetfighter 848 vs Ducati Monster 1200. Ducati Streetfighter 848: 132 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Ducati Monster 1200: 145 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 211 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Streetfighter 848
Ducati Monster 1200
Horsepower (hp)
132 hp
145 hp
Torque (Nm)
96 Nm
124 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
211 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
132 hp @ 10,000 rpm
145 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
96 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
124 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
240 km/h
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Streetfighter 848
8.0/10
"A brilliant used buy if the service history stacks up."
Pros
+Ferocious, addictive L-twin soundtrack
+Razor-sharp chassis and steering
+Excellent used value now
Cons
−Expensive Desmo valve services
−Heat soak in traffic
−Limited luggage or practicality
Ducati Monster 1200
8.5/10
"Flawed, expensive, and completely impossible to resist buying."
Pros
+Intoxicating L-twin soundtrack
+Razor-sharp chassis response
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive desmo service intervals
−Pre-2016 dry clutch annoyance
−Hard seat beyond two hours
Top 10 Accessories
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