Ducati Monster 796 2010 vs. KTM 790 Duke 2018

Ducati Monster 796 2010

Ducati Monster 796 2010

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

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Overview - Ducati Monster 796 2010 vs KTM 790 Duke 2018

The Ducati Monster 796, released in 2010, is a naked bike with a 2-cylinder engine that produces 87 horsepower. It is cooled by air and has a displacement of 803cc. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork from Showa, while the rear suspension features a Showa monoshock. The frame is made of steel and has a tubular design. The front brakes have four pistons and use radial technology. The front tire has a width of 120mm and a diameter of 17 inches, while the rear tire has a width of 180mm and a diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase measures 1450mm and the seat height is 800mm.

On the other hand, the KTM 790 Duke, introduced in 2018, is also a naked bike with a 2-cylinder engine. However, it produces more power with 105 horsepower and is cooled by liquid. The displacement is slightly smaller at 799cc. The front suspension is an upside-down telescopic fork from WP, and the rear suspension features a WP monoshock. The frame is made of chromium-molybdenum and has a tubular design. The front brakes have four pistons and use radial technology. The front and rear tires have the same dimensions as the Ducati Monster 796. The wheelbase measures 1475mm and the seat height is 825mm.

Ducati Monster 796 2010

Ducati Monster 796 2010

In terms of strengths, the Ducati Monster 796 stands out for its economical fuel consumption and emotional driving experience. It also features ABS and convertibility, allowing riders to customize their riding experience. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Duke boasts a lively, high-revving engine with powerful acceleration. Its chassis is optimally tuned for sporty riding, and it offers an awesome sound even with the series muffler. Additionally, it comes with many electronic gimmicks and functions, as well as an extremely precise quickshifter that makes fast riding even easier. The comfortable seating position is also a plus for the KTM 790 Duke.

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

However, the Ducati Monster 796 does have a weakness in terms of performance compared to its competition from Honda. On the other hand, the KTM 790 Duke has some weaknesses as well. It can be rough handling at low revs and can feel difficult to maneuver in city traffic. Some riders also find the switches on the handlebars to be fiddly-looking. Additionally, there have been reports of oil leaks at the engine block on many 790 Dukes.

In summary, the Ducati Monster 796 2010 offers an emotional driving experience with economical fuel consumption and ABS, but it may be outperformed by competitors. The KTM 790 Duke 2018, on the other hand, features a powerful engine, sporty chassis, and various electronic functions, but it may have some handling issues at low revs and some quality concerns.

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 796 2010 compared to KTM 790 Duke 2018

Ducati Monster 796 2010
KTM 790 Duke 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke65.7 mm
Engine powerEngine power87 HPEngine power105 HP
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder2Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDesmodromicValvesDOHC
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement803 ccmDisplacement799 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandShowaBrandWP

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameChromium-molybdenum
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

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
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,475 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height825 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 796 2010

Ducati Monster 796 2010

The monster doesn't really stand a chance against nerds. But the bella donnas are brought out with passion. After "Colour Therapy", which included 10 classic Italian motorbike colours, comes "Logomania" in 2010, with which Ducati pays homage to its own history with classic designs.

Insane, economical fuel consumption

emotionalised driving experience

ABS

convertibility.

Inferior in performance to the competition from Honda.

KTM 790 Duke 2018

KTM 790 Duke 2018

The KTM 790 Duke L is an absolutely sporty naked bike with a high fun factor. Whether a beginner rider can handle it depends very much on his or her personality and riding behaviour. There are certainly motorbikes better suited for learning, but sporty radius hunters will hardly be satisfied with anything else. The 790 Duke L is also rather unenthusiastic about everyday rides in the city. On the country road, however, it's a blast, even with only 48 hp. Simply a fun bike as it is written in the book.

Lively, high-revving engine with powerful acceleration

optimally tuned chassis for sporty riding

awesome sound even with series muffler

many electronic gimmicks and functions

extremely precise quickshifter that makes fast riding even easier

comfortable seating position

Rough handling at low revs

bitchy in city traffic

sometimes fiddly-looking switches on the handlebars

oil leak at the engine block on many 790 Dukes

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster 796 vs KTM 790 Duke

There are a few key differences between a Ducati Monster 796 2010 and a KTM 790 Duke 2018. It takes less time to sell a KTM 790 Duke with 58 days compared to 63 days for the Ducati Monster 796. Since model year 2010 1000PS.de editors have written 3 reviews for the Ducati Monster 796 and 35 reviews for the KTM 790 Duke since model year 2018. The first review for the Ducati Monster 796 was published on 4/19/2010 and now has more than 14,600 views. This compares to more than 160,600 views for the first review on KTM 790 Duke published on 11/9/2016.

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