Ducati Monster

Ex-showroom Delhi, the Monster range runs from ₹13,99,000 (Standard - Ducati Red) to ₹14,45,000 (Plus - Iceberg White) across 4 variants.

That makes it priced 109th lowest among the 137 sports bikes we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Street Triple RX (₹8,400 less) and the Versys 1100 (₹10,000 less).

On the road in Delhi the base Monster comes to ₹15.78 Lakh: ₹13,99,000 ex-showroom, ₹1,19,920 in Delhi road tax and registration (8.6%), ₹45,335 for first-year insurance and ₹13,990 in tcs 1%. Dealers add handling and accessory packs on top; both are negotiable.

The Monster is rated at 19 kmpl (claimed mileage). Treat that as a ceiling: real-world figures are usually 15–25% lower.

Among the 114 sports bikes we have reviewed it ranks 92th for mileage, 14 kmpl below the group average of 33 kmpl.

Power comes from a 890cc single producing 148.4 bhp and 91 Nm, paired with a 6 Speed. At 188 kg the power-to-weight figure is 789 bhp per tonne, which ranks 13 of 135 in its class here.

Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.

Chassis hardware includes USD front forks, a rear monoshock, dual-channel ABS, a slipper clutch and traction control, with a disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper up front and disc, 245 mm, 2 piston caliper at the rear.

The 815 mm seat is on the tall side. Riders under 5'6" should sit on one before buying.

On safety kit the Monster has dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, traction control, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Dual-channel ABS is the one item on this list worth paying for if it is variant-dependent.

Against 890 Duke R, Z1100 or Street Triple RS, it gets rear monoshock and usb charging port that most rivals skip.

It is offered in 4 colours: Ducati Red, Ducati Red (Plus), Iceberg White and Iceberg White (Plus). Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.

Standard warranty is 2 years, unlimited km.

Service reach is the weak point: Ducati has about 15 dealer and workshop touchpoints across the country. Confirm there is one within reach before you sign.

The Monster launched in 2026, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.