Ducati Monster 1200 2014 vs. Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Ducati Monster 1200 2014

Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Overview - Ducati Monster 1200 2014 vs Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Ducati Monster 1200 2014

Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

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Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 2014 compared to Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Ducati Monster 1200 2014

Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Ducati Monster 1200 2014

Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	106 mm	Bore	97.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.9 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	135 HP	Engine power	105 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	118 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	12.066
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	OHC
Displacement	Displacement	1,198 ccm	Displacement	1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Brand	Brand	Kayaba	Brand	Öhlins

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Central tube

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

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	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,156 mm	Length	2,105 mm
Height	Height	1,117 mm	Height	1,030 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,511 mm	Wheelbase	1,415 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	182 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	197 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 1200 2014

The fact that the new 1200 continues the typical monster look makes it one of the most beautiful naked bikes on the market today.

Driving modes

ABS / DTC

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Triumph Thruxton RS 2020

The sporty machine has been improved in all relevant areas. The engine, which looks like a rustic machine, revs up lively and is easy to control. The technology is discreetly hidden in the beautiful motorbike. Overall, the machine presents itself as desirable and casual.

Attention to detail with many wonderful details

powerful engine

very high quality brakes

good chassis

great engine response

entire motorbike easy to handle and control.

Only available as top version RS

splash protection in bad weather inadequate