Ducati Monster 797 vs Ducati Monster 796 (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 797stacks up against the Ducati Monster 796. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 797Ducati Monster 796
Model year20192014
Price
Engine803 cc803 cc
Horsepower73 hp87 hp
Torque67 Nm78 Nm
Weight175 kg167 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.0 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. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston floating calliper with ABS as standard equipmentSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati Monster 797 vs Ducati Monster 796 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 797 and the Ducati Monster 796 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 797 brings 73 hp in a 175 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: