Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 vs. Ducati Monster SP 2023

In terms of engine and drivetrain, the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 features an in-line crankpin offset engine type with a power output of 95 HP and torque of 67 Nm. The fuel system is injection-based, and it has 2 cylinders with liquid cooling. The displacement of the engine is 659 ccm. On the other hand, the Ducati Monster SP 2023 has a V-type engine with a higher power output of 111 HP and torque of 93 Nm. It also has a fuel injection system, 2 cylinders, and liquid cooling. The displacement of the engine is larger at 937 ccm.

Both bikes have upside-down telescopic fork front suspensions, with the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 featuring a Kayaba brand and the Ducati Monster SP 2023 featuring an Öhlins brand. The front suspensions of both bikes offer adjustment options such as preload and rebound. The rear suspensions of both bikes are swing arms with monoshock absorbers. The rear suspensions also offer adjustment options such as preload and rebound. The material used for the rear suspension of the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 is aluminum.

Aprilia Tuono 660 2021

In terms of the chassis, both bikes have aluminum frames with load-bearing engines. The front brakes of both bikes are double disk type with a diameter of 320 mm and four pistons. The front brakes of the Ducati Monster SP 2023 also feature radial and monoblock technology, providing additional performance. The front brakes of both bikes are manufactured by Brembo.

Both bikes come equipped with advanced rider assistance systems. The Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 offers ABS, riding modes, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie systems. The Ducati Monster SP 2023 offers riding modes, cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie systems.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire width of 120 mm and a front tire diameter of 17 inches. They also have a rear tire width of 180 mm and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase of the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 is 1370 mm, while the Ducati Monster SP 2023 has a longer wheelbase of 1472 mm. The seat height of the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 is 820 mm, while the Ducati Monster SP 2023 has a slightly lower seat height of 810 mm. The dry weight of the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 (with ABS) is 169 kg, while the Ducati Monster SP 2023 has a slightly lighter dry weight of 166 kg. The kerb weight of the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 (with ABS) is 183 kg, while the Ducati Monster SP 2023 has a slightly heavier kerb weight of 186 kg. Both bikes have fuel tank capacities of 15 liters and 14 liters respectively.

Ducati Monster SP 2023

In terms of equipment, both bikes come with LED headlights. The Ducati Monster SP 2023 also features LED daytime running lights and a TFT display, providing additional visibility and convenience.

In terms of strengths, the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 is praised for its easy-to-operate engine with a good sound, sporty appearance, and handling, as well as its good ergonomics, decent brakes, and extensive electronics. However, it is noted that some of the electronics come at an extra cost, and the price-performance ratio may not be ideal. On the other hand, the Ducati Monster SP 2023 is praised for its lively, high-torque engine, finely responsive Öhlins suspension, very well controllable and powerful Brembo Stylema brakes, beautiful sound from the Termignoni exhaust, sporty ergonomics, and good quickshifter. However, it is noted that the Ducati Monster SP 2023 has some weaknesses, including jerking in the low rev range, a very high price, and a sluggish clutch.