KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport vs Ducati Monster 600 Dark (2002)

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 Dark. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 600 Enduro SportDucati Monster 600 Dark
Model year19862002
Price
Engine562 cc583 cc
Horsepower27 hp51 hp
Torque50 Nm
Weight174 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires3.00-21 / 4.00-18 120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

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

Picking between the KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport and the Ducati Monster 600 Dark 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 Dark 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: