Ducati Monster 1200 S 2018 vs. Buell Firebolt XB 12R 2006

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2018

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2018

Buell Firebolt XB 12R 2006

Buell Firebolt XB 12R 2006

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Overview - Ducati Monster 1200 S 2018 vs Buell Firebolt XB 12R 2006

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2018

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2018

Buell Firebolt XB 12R 2006

Buell Firebolt XB 12R 2006

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 1200 S 2018 compared to Buell Firebolt XB 12R 2006

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2018
Buell Firebolt XB 12R 2006

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power147 HPEngine power101 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement1,198.4 ccmDisplacement1,203 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,485 mmWheelbase1,320 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height795 mmSeat Height775 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2018

Ducati Monster 1200 S 2018

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

Buell Firebolt XB 12R 2006

Buell Firebolt XB 12R 2006

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Average Market Price Ducati Monster 1200 S vs Buell Firebolt XB 12R

Price Ducati Monster 1200 S

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Price Buell Firebolt XB 12R

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