KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport vs Ducati Monster 600 - Monster 600 Dark - Monster 600 City - Monster 600 Metallic (2000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM XC 600 Enduro Sportstacks up against the Ducati Monster 600 - Monster 600 Dark - Monster 600 City - Monster 600 Metallic. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 600 Enduro SportDucati Monster 600 - Monster 600 Dark - Monster 600 City - Monster 600 Metallic
Model year19862000
Price
Engine562 cc583 cc
Horsepower27 hp51 hp
Torque51 Nm
Weight174 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L4.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires3.00-21 / 4.00-18

KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport vs Ducati Monster 600 - Monster 600 Dark - Monster 600 City - Monster 600 Metallic — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport and the Ducati Monster 600 - Monster 600 Dark - Monster 600 City - Monster 600 Metallic usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport brings 27 hp, while the Ducati Monster 600 - Monster 600 Dark - Monster 600 City - Monster 600 Metallic counters with 51 hp at 174 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: