Ducati Monster 797 Plus vs Ducati Monster 797 (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 797 Plusstacks up against the Ducati Monster 797. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 797 PlusDucati Monster 797
Model year20192019
Price
Engine803 cc803 cc
Horsepower73 hp73 hp
Torque67 Nm67 Nm
Weight175 kg175 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 callipers, 4-pistons, axiial pump with ABS as standardDouble disc. Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 callipers, 4-pistons, axiial pump with ABS as standard
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston floating calliper with ABS as standard equipmentSingle disc. 2-piston floating calliper with ABS as standard equipment
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati Monster 797 Plus vs Ducati Monster 797 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 797 Plus and the Ducati Monster 797 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 797 Plus brings 73 hp in a 175 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 797 counters with 73 hp at 175 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: