Ducati Monster 750 vs Laverda 750 Ghost Strike (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 750stacks up against the Laverda 750 Ghost Strike. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 750Laverda 750 Ghost Strike
Model year20011998
Price
Engine748 cc748 cc
Horsepower62 hp85 hp
Torque63 Nm75 Nm
Weight178 kg187 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Ducati Monster 750 vs Laverda 750 Ghost Strike — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 750 and the Laverda 750 Ghost Strike usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 750 brings 62 hp in a 178 kg package, while the Laverda 750 Ghost Strike counters with 85 hp at 187 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: