Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 vs. Ducati Monster SP 2023

Aprilia Tuono 660 2021

Aprilia Tuono 660 2021

Ducati Monster SP 2023

Ducati Monster SP 2023

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Overview - Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 vs Ducati Monster SP 2023

In terms of engine and drivetrain, the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 features an in-line crankpin offset engine type with a power output of 95 HP and torque of 67 Nm. The fuel system is injection-based, and it has 2 cylinders with liquid cooling. The displacement of the engine is 659 ccm. On the other hand, the Ducati Monster SP 2023 has a V-type engine with a higher power output of 111 HP and torque of 93 Nm. It also has a fuel injection system, 2 cylinders, and liquid cooling. The displacement of the engine is larger at 937 ccm.

Both bikes have upside-down telescopic fork front suspensions, with the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 featuring a Kayaba brand and the Ducati Monster SP 2023 featuring an Öhlins brand. The front suspensions of both bikes offer adjustment options such as preload and rebound. The rear suspensions of both bikes are swing arms with monoshock absorbers. The rear suspensions also offer adjustment options such as preload and rebound. The material used for the rear suspension of the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 is aluminum.

Aprilia Tuono 660 2021

Aprilia Tuono 660 2021

In terms of the chassis, both bikes have aluminum frames with load-bearing engines. The front brakes of both bikes are double disk type with a diameter of 320 mm and four pistons. The front brakes of the Ducati Monster SP 2023 also feature radial and monoblock technology, providing additional performance. The front brakes of both bikes are manufactured by Brembo.

Both bikes come equipped with advanced rider assistance systems. The Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 offers ABS, riding modes, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie systems. The Ducati Monster SP 2023 offers riding modes, cornering ABS, launch control, ride by wire, quickshifter, traction control, and anti-wheelie systems.

In terms of dimensions and weights, both bikes have a front tire width of 120 mm and a front tire diameter of 17 inches. They also have a rear tire width of 180 mm and a rear tire diameter of 17 inches. The wheelbase of the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 is 1370 mm, while the Ducati Monster SP 2023 has a longer wheelbase of 1472 mm. The seat height of the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 is 820 mm, while the Ducati Monster SP 2023 has a slightly lower seat height of 810 mm. The dry weight of the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 (with ABS) is 169 kg, while the Ducati Monster SP 2023 has a slightly lighter dry weight of 166 kg. The kerb weight of the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 (with ABS) is 183 kg, while the Ducati Monster SP 2023 has a slightly heavier kerb weight of 186 kg. Both bikes have fuel tank capacities of 15 liters and 14 liters respectively.

Ducati Monster SP 2023

Ducati Monster SP 2023

In terms of equipment, both bikes come with LED headlights. The Ducati Monster SP 2023 also features LED daytime running lights and a TFT display, providing additional visibility and convenience.

In terms of strengths, the Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 is praised for its easy-to-operate engine with a good sound, sporty appearance, and handling, as well as its good ergonomics, decent brakes, and extensive electronics. However, it is noted that some of the electronics come at an extra cost, and the price-performance ratio may not be ideal. On the other hand, the Ducati Monster SP 2023 is praised for its lively, high-torque engine, finely responsive Öhlins suspension, very well controllable and powerful Brembo Stylema brakes, beautiful sound from the Termignoni exhaust, sporty ergonomics, and good quickshifter. However, it is noted that the Ducati Monster SP 2023 has some weaknesses, including jerking in the low rev range, a very high price, and a sluggish clutch.

Technical Specifications Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 compared to Ducati Monster SP 2023

Aprilia Tuono 660 2021
Ducati Monster SP 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeV
BoreBore81 mmBore94 mm
StrokeStroke63.93 mmStroke67.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power111 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque67 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio13.3
Fuel systemFuel systemInjectionFuel systemInjection
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
Valves per cylinderValves per cylinder4Valves per cylinder4
ValvesValvesDOHCValvesDesmodromic
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement659 ccmDisplacement937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandKayabaBrandÖhlins
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel130 mmTravel150 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound
MaterialMaterialAluminiumMaterialAluminium

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typeLoad-bearing engine
RakeRake65.9 degreeRake67 degree
TrailTrail104.6 mmTrail87 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial, Monoblock
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter245 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston
BrandBrandBremboBrandBrembo

Assistance Systems

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

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
WheelbaseWheelbase1,370 mmWheelbase1,472 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height810 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)Dry Weight (with ABS)169 kgDry Weight (with ABS)166 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)183 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)186 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Equipment

EquipmentEquipmentLED-HeadlightsEquipmentLED daytime running lights, LED-Headlights, TFT display

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Aprilia Tuono 660 2021

Aprilia Tuono 660 2021

The Tuono delivers on the bends what the name promises. The sporty naked bike rides precisely and you enjoy the sporty corner chase. At the exit of the bend, however, one wishes for more emotion and adrenaline. The sporty expectation is naturally also created by the Tuono's racy appearance and cheeky demeanour. But this expectation is unfortunately not quite fulfilled in the saddle.

Easy-to-operate engine with good sound

successful appearance sporty handling

good ergonomics

decent brakes

extensive electronics - but partly at extra cost

stable and precise chassis

Price / performance ratio not right

IMU package costs extra

Ducati Monster SP 2023

Ducati Monster SP 2023

The SP version is clearly the more expensive, but also clearly the better Ducati Monster. Everything fits together perfectly, because it is typically Ducati sporty. The fully adjustable Öhlins suspension (including the fork in Swedish gold!) fulfils its purpose perfectly, the Brembo Stylema braking system grips vehemently but not unpleasantly and the seating position, with its slightly more forward lean, is sporty but still comfortable. Even the engine fits very well into the concept of the very sporty mid-range naked bike - it wants to be revved and delivers the most power at the top end. If you are looking for a flaw in the Monster SP, it is most likely the jerking of the V2 at low revs, but true fans of the 90° V2 engine will not be offended by this at all. The price is not a problem either, as the Italians pay a pretty high price for the performance of the SP version.

lively, high-torque engine

finely responsive Öhlins suspension

very well controllable, powerful Brembo Stylema brakes

beautiful sound from the Termignoni exhaust

sporty ergonomics

good quickshifter

Jerking in the low rev range

very high price

sluggish clutch

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Aprilia Tuono 660 vs Ducati Monster SP

There are a few key differences between a Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 and a Ducati Monster SP 2023. In terms of price, the actual average price of a Ducati Monster SP 2023 is about 37% higher. Compared to Ducati Monster SP 2023 there are less Aprilia Tuono 660 2021 bikes available on the 1000PS.de Marketplace, specifically 16 compared to 18. It takes less time to sell a Ducati Monster SP with 110 days compared to 122 days for the Aprilia Tuono 660. Since model year 2021 1000PS.de editors have written 8 reviews for the Aprilia Tuono 660 and 8 reviews for the Ducati Monster SP since model year 2023. The first review for the Aprilia Tuono 660 was published on 11/5/2019 and now has more than 52,500 views. This compares to more than 44,700 views for the first review on Ducati Monster SP published on 9/15/2022.

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