Ktm Super Duke 990 vs Ducati Monster 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Super Duke 990 vs Ducati Monster 1200. Ktm Super Duke 990: 118 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 189 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 230 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Ktm Super Duke 990
Ducati Monster 1200
Horsepower (hp)
118 hp
145 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
124 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
189 kg
211 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
118 hp @ 9,000 rpm
145 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
124 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
230 km/h
240 km/h
Weight
189 kg (wet/curb weight)
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Super Duke 990
8.5/10
"A flawed, thrilling machine that rewards the diligent buyer handsomely."
Pros
+Savage LC8 V-twin character
+Genuinely involving riding experience
+Strong aftermarket support still
Cons
−Neglect-magnet ownership history common
−WP suspension needs regular attention
−Heat soak at standstill brutal
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
Picks that work on either bike.
