Yamaha R1 2005 vs. Ducati Monster SP 2023

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

Ducati Monster SP 2023

Ducati Monster SP 2023

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Overview - Yamaha R1 2005 vs Ducati Monster SP 2023

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

Ducati Monster SP 2023

Ducati Monster SP 2023

Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2005 compared to Ducati Monster SP 2023

Yamaha R1 2005
Ducati Monster SP 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
Engine powerEngine power172 HPEngine power111 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement937 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,395 mmWheelbase1,472 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height810 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha R1 2005

Yamaha R1 2005

The new R1 is a motorbike full of high-tech and innovation. The performance offered on the race track is impressive. Because the technical gadgets translate into riding fun and lap times. Nevertheless, the bike demands an active rider to avoid becoming exhausting.

No-worry riveting

strong braking system

powerful engine

traction miracle

anti-hopping clutch

steering damper

precise.

Very sub-optimal seating position - uncomfortable posture

strong body effort required during turns

Ducati Monster SP 2023

Ducati Monster SP 2023

The SP version is clearly the more expensive, but also clearly the better Ducati Monster. Everything fits together perfectly, because it is typically Ducati sporty. The fully adjustable Öhlins suspension (including the fork in Swedish gold!) fulfils its purpose perfectly, the Brembo Stylema braking system grips vehemently but not unpleasantly and the seating position, with its slightly more forward lean, is sporty but still comfortable. Even the engine fits very well into the concept of the very sporty mid-range naked bike - it wants to be revved and delivers the most power at the top end. If you are looking for a flaw in the Monster SP, it is most likely the jerking of the V2 at low revs, but true fans of the 90° V2 engine will not be offended by this at all. The price is not a problem either, as the Italians pay a pretty high price for the performance of the SP version.

lively, high-torque engine

finely responsive Öhlins suspension

very well controllable, powerful Brembo Stylema brakes

beautiful sound from the Termignoni exhaust

sporty ergonomics

good quickshifter

Jerking in the low rev range

very high price

sluggish clutch

Price Comparison Average Market Price Yamaha R1 vs Ducati Monster SP

Price Yamaha R1

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Price Ducati Monster SP

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