Ducati Monster 796 20th Anniversary vs Ducati Monster 800 S i.e. (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 796 20th Anniversarystacks up against the Ducati Monster 800 S i.e.. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 796 20th AnniversaryDucati Monster 800 S i.e.
Model year20132003
Price
Engine803 cc803 cc
Horsepower86 hp73 hp
Torque78 Nm69 Nm
Weight167 kg179 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Four-piston calipers. Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Ducati Monster 796 20th Anniversary vs Ducati Monster 800 S i.e. — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 796 20th Anniversary and the Ducati Monster 800 S i.e. usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 796 20th Anniversary brings 86 hp in a 167 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 800 S i.e. counters with 73 hp at 179 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: