Ducati Monster 796 vs Ducati Monster SR2 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 796stacks up against the Ducati Monster SR2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 796Ducati Monster SR2
Model year20142006
Price
Engine803 cc803 cc
Horsepower87 hp76 hp
Torque78 Nm54 Nm
Weight167 kg173 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.7 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 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati Monster 796 vs Ducati Monster SR2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 796 and the Ducati Monster SR2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 796 brings 87 hp in a 167 kg package, while the Ducati Monster SR2 counters with 76 hp at 173 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: