Ducati Monster 937 SP vs Ducati DesertX 937 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 937 SPstacks up against the Ducati DesertX 937. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 937 SPDucati DesertX 937
Model year20262026
Price$16,595$18,995
Engine937 cc937 cc
Weight166 kg202 kg
Seat height840 mm875 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L21.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresPirelli® Diablo Rosso IV 120/70 ZR17 / Pirelli® Diablo Rosso IV 180/55 ZR17Pirelli® Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 R21 M/C 54V M+S TL / Pirelli® Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TL

Ducati Monster 937 SP vs Ducati DesertX 937 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 937 SP and the Ducati DesertX 937 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 937 SP brings its published horsepower in a 166 kg package, while the Ducati DesertX 937 counters with its own power figure at 202 kg. On price, the Ducati Monster 937 SP has the lower MSRP.

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: