Benelli Cafe Racer 899 vs Ducati Monster 900 i.e. Dark (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Benelli Cafe Racer 899stacks up against the Ducati Monster 900 i.e. Dark. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBenelli Cafe Racer 899Ducati Monster 900 i.e. Dark
Model year20102002
Price$13,900
Engine899 cc904 cc
Horsepower118 hp78 hp
Torque88 Nm73 Nm
Weight199 kg189 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. BremoDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. bremoSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 170/60-ZR17

Benelli Cafe Racer 899 vs Ducati Monster 900 i.e. Dark — which should you buy?

Picking between the Benelli Cafe Racer 899 and the Ducati Monster 900 i.e. Dark usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Benelli Cafe Racer 899 brings 118 hp in a 199 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 900 i.e. Dark counters with 78 hp at 189 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: