Yamaha R1 2012 vs. Ducati Monster SP 2023
Yamaha R1 2012
Ducati Monster SP 2023
Overview - Yamaha R1 2012 vs Ducati Monster SP 2023
Yamaha R1 2012
Ducati Monster SP 2023
Technical Specifications Yamaha R1 2012 compared to Ducati Monster SP 2023
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
Yamaha R1 2012
All in all, the R1 is given the thankless role of the comfortable, easy-to-ride sports bike in the 2012 model year. From a pragmatic point of view, that's not necessarily a bad thing, but try explaining that to your mates at the pub table.
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.
