Ducati Monster SR2 1000 vs Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e. (2006)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster SR2 1000stacks up against the Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e.. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster SR2 1000Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e.
Model year20062003
Price
Engine992 cc992 cc
Horsepower94 hp84 hp
Torque69 Nm84 Nm
Weight178 kg189 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/60-ZR17

Ducati Monster SR2 1000 vs Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e. — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster SR2 1000 and the Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e. usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster SR2 1000 brings 94 hp in a 178 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e. counters with 84 hp at 189 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: