Ducati Monster 2023 vs. BMW R 12 nineT 2024

Ducati Monster 2023

BMW R 12 nineT 2024

Overview - Ducati Monster 2023 vs BMW R 12 nineT 2024

Ducati Monster 2023

BMW R 12 nineT 2024

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 2023 compared to BMW R 12 nineT 2024

Ducati Monster 2023

BMW R 12 nineT 2024

Ducati Monster 2023

BMW R 12 nineT 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	Boxer
Bore	Bore	94 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	111 HP	Engine power	109 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	93 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.3	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Throttle Bore	Throttle Bore	53 mm	Throttle Bore	50 mm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Toughened, Dry
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	DOHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	937 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	45 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Paralever
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	120 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload, Rebound
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular, Load-bearing engine
Rake	Rake	66 degree	Rake	62.3 degree
Trail	Trail	93 mm	Trail	110.7 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	310 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,474 mm	Wheelbase	1,511 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	775 mm	Seat Height	795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	188 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A
Range	Range	269 km	Range	313 km
Combined CO2 emissions	Combined CO2 emissions	120 g/km	Combined CO2 emissions	119 g/km
Combined fuel consumption	Combined fuel consumption	5.2 l/100km	Combined fuel consumption	5.1 l/100km

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display	Equipment	Keyless System, LED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 2023

You can always argue about the looks and the lack of a trellis frame, but the current Monster is anything but ugly. Basically, it would be a great everyday naked bike with pleasant ergonomics and a braking system that does not surprise even the inexperienced. The rather soft chassis can also be considered an acceptable compromise, but for a Ducati it is rather surprising that at least the front fork was not tuned a little tighter. Unfortunately, the charismatic engine bucks strongly at low revs and thus only shows its wonderful V2 character on the country road. All in all, however, this reflects the overall image of the Monster very well: a typical Ducati that is also good for everyday riding in terms of chassis and brakes.

Typical Ducati powerplant with charisma

comfortable seating position

good, responsive braking system

agile handling

high-quality components

comprehensive electronics package

cornering ABS

lean angle-dependent traction control.

Engine jerks strongly at low revs

front fork tuned too softly

no longer unmistakably a Monster due to the lack of a trellis frame.

BMW R 12 nineT 2024

BMW has not only given the nineT model series an updated name and a polished design, but also a large chunk of versatility. It remains the characterful naked bike with a vibrant boxer engine, but can also offer significantly more riding pleasure thanks to the new ergonomics, adjustable suspension, better brakes and quickshifter for the first time. Looking good, relaxed cruising or pops through the twisties - the BMW R 12 nineT can do it all!

Great old-school boxer with now EU5+ homologation

First modern quickshifter for this engine

Top brakes

Very sensitive, fully adjustable chassis

Versatile ergonomics

Lots of cool accessory options Agile riding performance

Quickshifter very jerky when shifting up in some situations

Clutch requires a lot of manual force

Considerable price, especially with accessories