KTM 890 Duke R vs Ducati Monster
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
KTM 890 Duke R and Ducati Monster are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹51,000 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Monster takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the 890 Duke R and 7.5/10 for the Monster.
Category by category
Price
Monster
The Monster starts ₹51,000 lower (₹13,99,000 against ₹14,50,000), about ₹1,610 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
890 Duke R
890 Duke R claims 21 kmpl against 19 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,447 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Monster
Monster has the better power-to-weight ratio: 789 against 661 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Features
Monster
Monster gets usd front forks, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and usb charging port.
City manners
890 Duke R
890 Duke R is 8 kg lighter and taller in the seat (834 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 890 Duke R if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- you live where KTM's bigger service network matters
- your priority is experienced riders wanting flagship naked performance
Buy the Monster if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is spirited riding
- your priority is weekend rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 890 Duke R | Monster |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹14,50,000 | ₹13,99,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹16,34,909 | ₹15,78,245 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹2,11,270 | ₹2,33,505 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹78,476 | ₹75,756 |
| Five-year total | ₹19,54,655 | ₹19,17,506 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KTM890 Duke R | DucatiMonster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹14,50,000 | ₹13,99,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹45,980 | ₹44,370 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 889 cc | 890 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 119 bhp | 148.4 bhp |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 21 kmpl | 19 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 180 kg | 188 kg |
| Fuel tank | 14 L | 14 L |
| Seat height | 834 mm | 815 mm |
| Ground clearance | 206 mm | 202 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1482 mm | 1492 mm |
| Length | — | 2083 mm |
| Width | — | 868 mm |
| Height | — | 1236 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper | Disc, 320 mm, 4 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 245 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | WP APEX 43 | Ø 43 mm showa usd fork |
| Rear suspension | WP APEX - Monoshock | Preload adjustable showa monoshock, aluminium double-sided swingarm |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55-ZR17 | 180/55-ZR17 |
890 Duke R vs Monster: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 890 Duke R or the Monster?
- The Monster is cheaper by ₹51,000 at the base variant (₹13,99,000 against ₹14,50,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 890 Duke R or the Monster?
- The 890 Duke R claims 21 kmpl against 19 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 890 Duke R and Monster in Delhi?
- About ₹56,664: roughly ₹16,34,909 for the 890 Duke R and ₹15,78,245 for the Monster, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹19,54,655 for the 890 Duke R and ₹19,17,506 for the Monster, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Monster comes out ₹37,149 ahead.
