Ducati Monster 1200 vs Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020) and the Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA (2018-2021), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati Monster 1200 150 hp, Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA 139.1 hp.
- Torque: Ducati Monster 1200 126.2 Nm, Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA 122 Nm.
- Weight: Ducati Monster 1200 185 kg, Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA 248 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)150 (best)
- Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA (2018-2021)139.1
Torque Nm
- Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)126.2 (best)
- Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA (2018-2021)122
Weight kg
- Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)185 (best)
- Triumph Tiger 1200 XCA (2018-2021)248
Full specs
| Specification |  2017-2020 · S Remove |  2018-2021 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2017-2020 | 2018-2021 |
| Engine | 1,198cc Testastretta 11° DS L-twin, Euro4-compliant revision with new throttle bodies and twin exhaust silencers; desmodromic, 4 valves/cylinder, liquid-cooled. Bore x stroke 106.0mm x 67.9mm. | 3 cylinders online , 4 strokes Injection Cooling system : liquid 2 ACT 4 valves per cylinder 1,215 cc 141 ch (139.10 hp) to 9,350 rpm 12.40 mkg (122 Nm) to 7,600 rpm |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1,198 cc | 1,215 cc |
| Power | 150 hp @ 9,250 rpmBest | 139.1 hp @ 9,350 rpm |
| Torque | 126.2 Nm @ 7,750 rpmBest | 122 Nm @ 7,600 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox with wet multiplate slipper clutch, chain final drive, bi-directional quickshifter standard. | 6 stage gearbox , manual + shifter Secondary cardan shaft |
| Final drive | chain | shaft |
| Weight | 185 kg (dry)Best | 248 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 795 mm | Not available |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 L | 20 LBest |
| Front suspension | 48mm Öhlins fully adjustable upside-down fork | WP inverted telescopic fork, 48 mm diameter / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 190 mm (7.48 in) |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock, single-sided swingarm | Single shock absorber / White Power (WP) , Wheel travel : 193 mm (7.60 in) Preload and rebound adjustment |
| Brake system | Bosch cornering ABS (IMU-based) | ABS |
| Front brake | 2 x 330mm discs, Brembo M50 monobloc 4-piston radial calipers | 2 Brembo discs Ø 305 mm (12.01 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper | 1 Nissin disc Ø 282 mm (11.1 in), 2-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III) | 120/70-19 |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III) | 170/60-17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 16,995 (US MSRP at 2017 Euro4 relaunch) | Not available |