Ducati Monster vs Yamaha MT-09: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Ducati Monster (2023-2025) and the Yamaha MT-09 (2024-2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Ducati Monster 111 hp, Yamaha MT-09 117.3 hp.
- Torque: Ducati Monster 93 Nm, Yamaha MT-09 93 Nm.
- Weight: Ducati Monster 186 kg, Yamaha MT-09 193 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Ducati Monster (2023-2025)111
- Yamaha MT-09 (2024-2025)117.3 (best)
Torque Nm
- Ducati Monster (2023-2025)93
- Yamaha MT-09 (2024-2025)93
Weight kg
- Ducati Monster (2023-2025)186 (best)
- Yamaha MT-09 (2024-2025)193
Full specs
| Specification |  2023-2025 · SP Remove |  2024-2025 · MT-09 / MT-09 SP Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2023-2025 | 2024-2025 |
| Engine | 937cc Testastretta 11° L-twin, desmodromic, 4 valves/cyl, unchanged from standard Monster | 889cc (890.2cc) liquid-cooled CP3 inline-3, DOHC 12-valve — carryover engine, unchanged from the 2021-2023 generation |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Displacement | 937 cc | 889 cc |
| Power | 111 hp @ 9,500 rpm | 117.3 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm | 93 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain final drive | 6-speed with new standard up/down quickshifter, revised internal gears and six drive dogs (vs five previously), chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 186 kg (wet)Best | 193 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 825 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L |
| Front suspension | 43mm Öhlins NIX30 fully adjustable fork | 41mm KYB inverted fork, fully adjustable |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins STX36 fully adjustable shock | KYB single shock, adjustable preload and rebound |
| Brake system | Cornering ABS, dual-channel | Dual-channel ABS (standard) |
| Front brake | Dual 320mm discs, radial-mount Brembo Stylema 4-piston calipers | Dual 298mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | 245mm disc, 2-piston caliper | 245mm single disc |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Yes | Yes |
| Launch price | USD 15,595 (US) | USD 10,599 (US)Best |