Ducati Monster 2021 vs. Yamaha MT-09 2021

Ducati Monster 2021

Ducati Monster 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

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Overview - Ducati Monster 2021 vs Yamaha MT-09 2021

The Ducati Monster 2021 and the Yamaha MT-09 2021 are both naked bikes that offer powerful performance and advanced rider assistance systems. However, there are some key differences between the two models.

In terms of engine specifications, the Ducati Monster 2021 features a V2 engine with 111 HP of power and 93 Nm of torque, while the Yamaha MT-09 2021 is equipped with an in-line 3-cylinder engine that delivers 119 HP of power and the same torque of 93 Nm. Both bikes have fuel injection systems and liquid cooling.

In terms of suspension, both bikes have upside-down telescopic forks at the front and swing arm suspension with a monoshock at the rear. The Ducati Monster 2021 has an aluminum frame with a load-bearing engine design, while the Yamaha MT-09 2021 features an aluminum frame with a twin tube design.

Ducati Monster 2021

Ducati Monster 2021

When it comes to braking, both bikes have double disk brakes at the front, but the Ducati Monster 2021 has larger 320 mm diameter disks compared to the Yamaha MT-09 2021's 298 mm diameter disks.

In terms of advanced rider assistance systems, the Ducati Monster 2021 offers a comprehensive package including riding modes, cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2021 offers ABS, quickshifter, and traction control.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have the same front and rear tire widths and diameters. The Ducati Monster 2021 has a slightly longer wheelbase of 1474 mm compared to the Yamaha MT-09 2021's 1430 mm. The seat height is also slightly lower on the Ducati Monster 2021 at 820 mm compared to the Yamaha MT-09 2021's 825 mm. The kerb weight with ABS is slightly higher on the Yamaha MT-09 2021 at 189 kg compared to the Ducati Monster 2021's 188 kg. Both bikes have a fuel tank capacity of 14 liters.

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

In terms of strengths, the Ducati Monster 2021 offers a powerful V2 engine with lots of power from low revs, a comprehensive electronics package, a quickshifter as standard, neutral handling, and a great combination of riding fun and practicality. On the other hand, the Yamaha MT-09 2021 offers no more load change reactions, even more pressure from the center, an over-complete electronics package, a great working quickshifter, a comfortably integrated seating position, a successful chassis, lively handling, and enormous riding pleasure.

In terms of weaknesses, the Ducati Monster 2021 could benefit from a little more finesse in the chassis in this price range. The Yamaha MT-09 2021 has a polarizing look, a small TFT display, somewhat indirect front wheel feel, and cruise control is only available in the SP variant.

Overall, both the Ducati Monster 2021 and the Yamaha MT-09 2021 are impressive naked bikes with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. It ultimately comes down to personal preference and priorities when choosing between the two models.

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 2021 compared to Yamaha MT-09 2021

Ducati Monster 2021
Yamaha MT-09 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore94 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke67.5 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power111 HPEngine power119 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque93 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.3 Compression Ratio11.5
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement937 ccmDisplacement889 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
Shock mountShock mountdirectShock mountDeflection
TravelTravel140 mmTravel122 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeTwin Tube
RakeRake66 degreeRake65 degree
TrailTrail93 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter245 mmDiameter245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Launch-Control, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Quickshifter, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,474 mmWheelbase1,430 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height825 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)188 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)189 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 2021

Ducati Monster 2021

Ducati has done a good job with the Monster. On paper, you quickly realise that Ducati was able to save a few costs on the equipment. But in the saddle, riding pleasure dominates. Pure joie de vivre spreads out when the agile machine waggles heart-warmingly through the radii. The charismatic V2 rolls casually and perfectly out of the bends.

Powerful V2 engine

lots of power from low revs

comprehensive electronics package

quickshifter as standard

neutral handling

great combination of riding fun and practicality.

Chassis could do with a little more finesse in this price range.

Yamaha MT-09 2021

Yamaha MT-09 2021

The ingredients for the 2021 update are right: More power, more equipment, more electronics, less weight. If you take a look at the key data of the latest MT-09, including its over-complete standard equipment, "mid-range naked bike" almost sounds a bit pejorative. The Japanese engineers have made improvements exactly where they were needed. The swaying chassis is now a thing of the past and the load change reactions have also been eliminated from the revised three-cylinder engine. The additional power paired with a little more pressure in the mid-range gives a sovereign riding feeling. The MT-09 offers a lot of equipment and enormous riding pleasure at a very attractive price. If you like the look, you can buy it without hesitation.

No more load change reactions

even more pressure from the centre

over-complete electronics package

great working quickshifter

comfortably integrated seating position

successful chassis

lively handling

enormous riding pleasure.

Polarising look

small TFT display

somewhat indirect front wheel feel

cruise control only available in SP variant

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster vs Yamaha MT-09

There are a few key differences between a Ducati Monster 2021 and a Yamaha MT-09 2021. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Ducati Monster 2021 is about 17% higher. Compared to Yamaha MT-09 2021 there are less Ducati Monster 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 4 compared to 19. It takes less time to sell a Yamaha MT-09 with 112 days compared to 128 days for the Ducati Monster. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 13 reviews for the Ducati Monster and 57 reviews for the Yamaha MT-09 since model year 2013. The first review for the Ducati Monster was published on 12/2/2020 and now has more than 90,700 views. This compares to more than 39,900 views for the first review on Yamaha MT-09 published on 6/10/2013.

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