Ducati
Ducati Monster specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
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.
Full specification sheet
Electric
- Top speed
- 200 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 188 kg
- Fuel tank
- 14 L
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Ground clearance
- 202 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1492 mm
- Length
- 2083 mm
- Width
- 868 mm
- Height
- 1236 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-ZR17
Engine
- Engine
- 890 cc
- Engine type
- 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 148.4 bhp
- Torque
- 91 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 19 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 245 mm, 2 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Ø 43 mm showa usd fork
- Rear suspension
- Preload adjustable showa monoshock, aluminium double-sided swingarm
Source: Ducati official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Monster weighs 188 kg with fluids, has an 815 mm seat, 202 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1492 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 14 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-ZR17 front and 180/55-ZR17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against 890 Duke R, Z1100 and Street Triple RS
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.
Only the Monster has
- Rear monoshock
- USB charging port
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Ducati Red
- Ducati Red (Plus)
- Iceberg White
- Iceberg White (Plus)
Monster specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Monster?
- It uses a 890cc engine producing 148.4 bhp and 91 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Monster suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 815 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Monster have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the Monster have?
- 21 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Monster from
₹13.99 Lakh