Ducati Monster 1200 2018 vs. Yamaha XSR900 2017

Ducati Monster 1200 2018

Yamaha XSR900 2017

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 2018 compared to Yamaha XSR900 2017

Ducati Monster 1200 2018

Yamaha XSR900 2017

Ducati Monster 1200 2018

Yamaha XSR900 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	59.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	147 HP	Engine power	115 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	126.2 Nm	Torque	87.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	11.5
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	3
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic, DOHC	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,198.4 ccm	Displacement	847 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	137 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	149 mm	Travel	130 mm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube
Rake	Rake	66.7 degree	Rake	65 degree
Trail	Trail	86.5 mm	Trail	103 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	298 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

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	180 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
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,440 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	209 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	191 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 1200 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Yamaha XSR900 2017

The Yamaha XSR900 is a classic optical illusion - with its round headlight, angular tank and attached tail light, it clearly passes for a retro bike. But it's no coincidence that the performance is reminiscent of the potent mid-range naked bike Yamaha MT-09, which is the extremely sporty basis for the XSR900. So the engine is a blast and the brakes are appropriately venomous. Fortunately, the engineers didn't overdo it with the chassis, the XSR900 offers sufficient comfort and the upright riding position is more comfortable than the powerful engine would lead one to expect. All in all, the XSR900 is one of the sportiest models among the retro bikes.

Extremely sporty and rev-happy engine

excellent brakes

riding at naked bike level

pleasant seating position

high-quality workmanship

price-performance ratio.

almost too direct response

retro style not thought through to the last detail

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster 1200 vs Yamaha XSR900

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