Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020 vs. Honda CB 1000 R 2009

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

Honda CB 1000 R 2009

Overview - Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020 vs Honda CB 1000 R 2009

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

Honda CB 1000 R 2009

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020 compared to Honda CB 1000 R 2009

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

Honda CB 1000 R 2009

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2020

Honda CB 1000 R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	75 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	56.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	147 HP	Engine power	125 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	99 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13	Compression Ratio	11.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
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	998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Compression, Preload, Rebound

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Three pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

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 diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,485 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	795 mm	Seat Height	828 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

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.

147 hp High-performance power unit with plenty of torque even at low revs

Fantastic electronic equipment, DTC, DWC, RbW and and and...

Driving modes and assistance systems are freely configurable

High-quality chassis and great seating position

Very coherent and harmonious overall concept - agile and manoeuvrable! Emotional Italo beauty!

The quickshifter requires a bit of sensitivity until you get the hang of it

wind load on the upper body increases noticeably from 130 km/h

a steering damper in the S variant would have been the icing on the cake

Honda CB 1000 R 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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