Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014 vs. Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012

Overview - Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012

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Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014 compared to Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	98 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	71.5 mm	Stroke	71.4 mm
Engine power	Engine power	145 HP	Engine power	135 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,400 rpm
Torque	Torque	125 Nm	Torque	111 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,198 ccm	Displacement	1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Öhlins	Brand	Showa

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	190 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,156 mm	Length	2,100 mm
Height	Height	1,117 mm	Height	1,110 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,511 mm	Wheelbase	1,435 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	214 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2012

More power, more kilos, more rubber . It is certainly not the most manageable, which makes climbing the Tyrolean mountains over hundreds of hairpin bends exhausting at times. But it is more mature than the Street Triple, knows how to glide along the valley smoothly and without getting on your nerves, and for some reason feels more trustworthy and secure.

Powerful three-cylinder engine

sporty driving feel

upright seating

stable frame.

Showa suspension elements slightly uncomfortable

stubborn handling.