Ducati 900 Monster S vs Ducati 900 Monster Solo (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 900 Monster Sstacks up against the Ducati 900 Monster Solo. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 900 Monster SDucati 900 Monster Solo
Model year19981997
Price
Engine904 cc904 cc
Horsepower74 hp75 hp
Torque80 Nm83 Nm
Weight183 kg196 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc

Ducati 900 Monster S vs Ducati 900 Monster Solo — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 900 Monster S and the Ducati 900 Monster Solo usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 900 Monster S brings 74 hp in a 183 kg package, while the Ducati 900 Monster Solo counters with 75 hp at 196 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: