Ducati Monster 795 ABS vs Ducati Monster 796 (2015)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 795 ABSstacks up against the Ducati Monster 796. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Monster 795 ABS | Ducati Monster 796 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 803 cc | 803 cc |
| Horsepower | 86 hp | 87 hp |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Weight | 169 kg | 167 kg |
| Seat height | 30 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 L | 4.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Tires | 120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
Ducati Monster 795 ABS vs Ducati Monster 796 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Monster 795 ABS and the Ducati Monster 796 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 795 ABS brings 86 hp in a 169 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 796 counters with 87 hp at 167 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: