Ducati Monster 1000 S vs Ducati Monster 1000 i.e. (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 1000 Sstacks up against the Ducati Monster 1000 i.e.. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 1000 SDucati Monster 1000 i.e.
Model year20052004
Price
Engine992 cc992 cc
Horsepower94 hp84 hp
Torque96 Nm84 Nm
Weight180 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/60-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati Monster 1000 S vs Ducati Monster 1000 i.e. — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 1000 S and the Ducati Monster 1000 i.e. usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 1000 S brings 94 hp in a 180 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 1000 i.e. counters with 84 hp.

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: