KTM 790 Duke L vs Ducati Monster 795 (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 790 Duke Lstacks up against the Ducati Monster 795. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 790 Duke LDucati Monster 795
Model year20202015
Price
Engine799 cc803 cc
Horsepower94 hp86 hp
Torque86 Nm78 Nm
Weight169 kg167 kg
Seat height33 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. ABSDouble disc. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABSSingle disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

KTM 790 Duke L vs Ducati Monster 795 — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 790 Duke L and the Ducati Monster 795 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 790 Duke L brings 94 hp in a 169 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 795 counters with 86 hp at 167 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: