Ducati Monster S2R 800 vs Ducati Monster S2R Dark (2007)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster S2R 800stacks up against the Ducati Monster S2R Dark. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster S2R 800Ducati Monster S2R Dark
Model year20072005
Price
Engine803 cc803 cc
Horsepower76 hp76 hp
Torque73 Nm74 Nm
Weight173 kg173 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati Monster S2R 800 vs Ducati Monster S2R Dark — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster S2R 800 and the Ducati Monster S2R Dark usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster S2R 800 brings 76 hp in a 173 kg package, while the Ducati Monster S2R Dark 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: