Ducati Monster vs Highland 950cc Viking (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monsterstacks up against the Highland 950cc Viking. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati MonsterHighland 950cc Viking
Model year20262011
Price$12,995
Engine937 cc950 cc
Horsepower111 hp
Torque93 Nm
Weight188 kg
Seat height820 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L2.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed
Front brakesDual 320mm discsDouble disc. 2 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle 245mm discSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Tires120/70-17 front, 180/55-17 rear120/70-17 / 180/55-17

Ducati Monster vs Highland 950cc Viking — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster and the Highland 950cc Viking usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster brings 111 hp in a 188 kg package, while the Highland 950cc Viking counters with its own power figure.

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: