Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020 vs. Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Overview - Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020 vs Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020 compared to Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

The Ducati Monster generates a whopping 147 hp and a powerful 124 Nm of torque from the 1200 cc water-cooled Testastretta twin cylinder. This means you are more than just well motorised in every situation on the country road! The overall concept of a light ready-to-ride total weight of 213 kg in combination with high-quality Öhlins suspension and top assistance systems makes the machine an almost perfect naked bike. Classic, timeless design paired with modern components make this Italo beauty an "insider tip" in times of 200 hp + hyper naked bike rockets! Small compromises have to be made with the wind protection and the quickshifter. The latter takes a little getting used to.
Yamaha XSR900 Abarth 2017

Basically, it hardly matters whether I think the Yamaha XSR900 Abarth is good or bad - the first 95 of the 695 units worldwide were sold out within 20 minutes. So there's no need to worry about the remaining 600. Nevertheless, it should be mentioned that the Abarth version looks enormously good with the carbon fairings front and rear, the Akrapovic exhaust and the suede saddle. The low handlebars are not as comfortable as the conventional XSR900, but fit perfectly with this stylish appearance. The engine, chassis and brakes work just like on the normal XSR900 - in other words, extremely sporty and wonderfully rideable.