Ducati Monster 1200 S vs Vyrus 987 C3 4V (2020)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 1200 Sstacks up against the Vyrus 987 C3 4V. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Monster 1200 S | Vyrus 987 C3 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2020 | 2019 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 1198 cc | 1198 cc |
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 167 hp |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Weight | 185 kg | 155 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.4 L | 3.2 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 |
Ducati Monster 1200 S vs Vyrus 987 C3 4V — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Monster 1200 S and the Vyrus 987 C3 4V usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 1200 S brings 147 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Vyrus 987 C3 4V counters with 167 hp at 155 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: