Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary vs Honda VF 700 S Sabre (2013)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversarystacks up against the Honda VF 700 S Sabre. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary | Honda VF 700 S Sabre |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2013 | 1984 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 696 cc | 699 cc |
| Horsepower | 79 hp | 82 hp |
| Torque | 69 Nm | — |
| Weight | 161 kg | — |
| Seat height | 30 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | — |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Four-piston calipers. | — |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. | — |
| Tires | 120/60-17 / 160/60-17 | — |
Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary vs Honda VF 700 S Sabre — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary and the Honda VF 700 S Sabre usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary brings 79 hp in a 161 kg package, while the Honda VF 700 S Sabre counters with 82 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: