Ducati Monster SP 30 Anniversario vs Norton 961 SS Commando (2024)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster SP 30 Anniversariostacks up against the Norton 961 SS Commando. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster SP 30 AnniversarioNorton 961 SS Commando
Model year20242007
Price
Engine937 cc961 cc
Horsepower80 hp
Torque93 Nm65 Nm
Weight164 kg188 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Semi floating, radially mounted Brembo M4 32 mono bloc with four piston calipersSingle disc. Bremo 4 piston gold line
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Brembo 2-pistonSingle disc. Bremo 2 piston gold line
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-X17 / 180/55-x17

Ducati Monster SP 30 Anniversario vs Norton 961 SS Commando — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster SP 30 Anniversario and the Norton 961 SS Commando usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster SP 30 Anniversario brings its published horsepower in a 164 kg package, while the Norton 961 SS Commando counters with 80 hp at 188 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: