Ducati Monster 696 2009 vs. Honda CB650R 2021

Ducati Monster 696 2009

Honda CB650R 2021

Overview - Ducati Monster 696 2009 vs Honda CB650R 2021

Ducati Monster 696 2009

Honda CB650R 2021

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 696 2009 compared to Honda CB650R 2021

Ducati Monster 696 2009

Honda CB650R 2021

Ducati Monster 696 2009

Honda CB650R 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	67 mm
Stroke	Stroke	57.2 mm	Stroke	46 mm
Engine power	Engine power	80 HP	Engine power	95 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	12,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.7	Compression Ratio	11.6
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	4
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	2	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	Air	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	696 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	Showa

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Twin Tube

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial

Brakes Rear

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

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	1,450 mm	Wheelbase	1,450 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	770 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.4 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 696 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda CB650R 2021

13 out of a possible 24 points mean 5th place in the large mid-range naked bike comparison test 2021. The Honda puts up a good fight against the technically more advanced competition and can leave a motorbike behind despite its position as an outsider. Pleasing looks, accessible riding and the low price make the shortcomings that were brought to light in the direct comparison fade into the background.

Neo Sports Cafe Optics still top

absolutely suitable for beginners

good price-performance ratio

engine revs up smoothly

low consumption

Too little space for tall riders

mediocre equipment

relatively chubby

little punch from the rev range