KTM 990 Duke 2026 vs. Ducati Monster 2023

KTM 990 Duke 2026

Ducati Monster 2023

Technical Specifications KTM 990 Duke 2026 compared to Ducati Monster 2023

KTM 990 Duke 2026

Ducati Monster 2023

KTM 990 Duke 2026

Ducati Monster 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	92.5 mm	Bore	94 mm
Stroke	Stroke	70.4 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	123 HP	Engine power	111 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	103 Nm	Torque	93 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.5	Compression Ratio	13.3
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Antihopping,	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	947 ccm	Displacement	937 ccm

Suspension Front

Brand	Brand	WP	Brand	Marzocchi
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	150 mm	Travel	140 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Chromium-molybdenum	Frame	Aluminium
Rake	Rake	65.8 degree	Rake	66 degree
Trail	Trail	100 mm	Trail	93 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	240 mm	Diameter	245 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction control,	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

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	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,476 mm	Wheelbase	1,474 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	825 mm	Seat Height	775 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	179 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	166 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.8 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
Range	Range	314 km	Range	269 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	110 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	120 g/km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights,	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 990 Duke 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Ducati Monster 2023

You can always argue about the looks and the lack of a trellis frame, but the current Monster is anything but ugly. Basically, it would be a great everyday naked bike with pleasant ergonomics and a braking system that does not surprise even the inexperienced. The rather soft chassis can also be considered an acceptable compromise, but for a Ducati it is rather surprising that at least the front fork was not tuned a little tighter. Unfortunately, the charismatic engine bucks strongly at low revs and thus only shows its wonderful V2 character on the country road. All in all, however, this reflects the overall image of the Monster very well: a typical Ducati that is also good for everyday riding in terms of chassis and brakes.

Typical Ducati powerplant with charisma

comfortable seating position

good, responsive braking system

agile handling

high-quality components

comprehensive electronics package

cornering ABS

lean angle-dependent traction control.

Engine jerks strongly at low revs

front fork tuned too softly

no longer unmistakably a Monster due to the lack of a trellis frame.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 990 Duke vs Ducati Monster

Price KTM 990 Duke

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