Ducati Monster 1200 vs Triumph Tiger Explorer: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020) and the Triumph Tiger Explorer (2016), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati Monster 1200 150 hp, Triumph Tiger Explorer 137 hp.
- Torque: Ducati Monster 1200 126.2 Nm, Triumph Tiger Explorer 121 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)150 (best)
- Triumph Tiger Explorer (2016)137
Torque Nm
- Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)126.2 (best)
- Triumph Tiger Explorer (2016)121
Weight kg
- Ducati Monster 1200 (2017-2020)185
- Triumph Tiger Explorer (2016)259
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2017-2020 · S Remove |  2016 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2017-2020 | 2016 |
| 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. | 1215.0 ccm (74.14 cubic inches), In-line three, four-stroke, Injection. Drive by wire. |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 1,198 cc | 1,215 cc |
| Power | 150 hp @ 9,250 rpmBest | 137 hp @ 9,300 rpm |
| Torque | 126.2 Nm @ 7,750 rpmBest | 121 Nm @ 6,400 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual gearbox with wet multiplate slipper clutch, chain final drive, bi-directional quickshifter standard. | 6-speed, Wet, multi-plate hydraulically operated, Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | shaft |
| Weight | 185 kg (dry) | 259 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 795 mm | 837 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16.5 L | 20 LBest |
| Front suspension | 48mm Öhlins fully adjustable upside-down fork | Kayaba 46 mm upside down forks, adjustable preload |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock, single-sided swingarm | Kayaba monoshock with remote oil reservoir, hydraulically adjustable preload, rebound damping adjustment |
| Brake system | Bosch cornering ABS (IMU-based) | ABS |
| Front brake | 2 x 330mm discs, Brembo M50 monobloc 4-piston radial calipers | Double disc. Floating discs, Nissin 4-piston calipers, Switchable ABS., 305 mm |
| Rear brake | 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper | Single disc. Nissin 2-piston sliding caliper. Switchable ABS., 282 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III) | 110/80-18 |
| Rear tire | 190/55 ZR17 (Pirelli Diablo Rosso III) | 150/70-17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 16,995 (US MSRP at 2017 Euro4 relaunch) | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.