Moto Guzzi Sport 1200 vs Ducati Monster 1200
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Sport 1200 vs Ducati Monster 1200. Moto Guzzi Sport 1200: 95 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 210 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Moto Guzzi Sport 1200
Ducati Monster 1200
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
145 hp
Torque (Nm)
107 Nm
124 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
210 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
211 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 7,500 rpm
145 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
107 Nm @ 5,800 rpm
124 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
210 km/h
240 km/h
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — best estimate based on typical real-world riding
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Sport 1200
7.5/10
"A deeply characterful machine for patient, mechanically sympathetic riders only."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin character
+Genuinely capable handling
+Distinctive Italian styling
Cons
−Bevel drive needs constant attention
−Patchy parts availability
−Early EFI mapping issues
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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