Ducati Monster versus BMW F 900 R

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Ducati

Ducati Monster

Naked
BMW

BMW F 900 R

Naked

Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2024~
Built von 2019 bis 2024~
RRP 12.390 €
RRP 9.400 €
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Pros:
  • Fun
  • good standard equipment
  • Lighter, stronger, better to handle and still cheaper than the previous model
  • A2 version with 35kW available
Pros:
  • Engine
  • Basic price
  • Comfort
Cons:
  • More expensive than most competitors
  • lots of plastic on the sides
Cons:
  • Windbreak
  • Pillion comfort

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.474 mm
Seat :
820 mm
Weight :
188 kg
Wheelbase: 1.518 mm
Length :
2.140 mm Height : 1.130 mm
Seat :
815 mm
Weight :
211 (max: 430 ) kg

Engine

Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: In-line motor 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 895 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 86 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: O-Ring Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 226 km/h
Performance: 111 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption:
5 l
Reach:
280 km
Maximum speed: 216 km/h
Performance: 105 HP at 8.500 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption:
4 l
Reach:
310 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Cast aluminium (aluminium)
Front suspension:
Marzocchi USD fork 43 mm (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 180/55 17 inches
Frame type:
Bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 135 mm)
Rear suspension:
Directly hinged central strut, spring base hydraulically adjustable, rebound damping adjustable (travel 142 mm)
Rear suspension:
Aluminum two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyres: 180/55 ZR 17

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, Brembo with radially mounted four-piston calipers ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston ( 245 mm)
Front brake
Double disc brake, floating brake discs, 4-piston radial caliper ( 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, 1-piston floating caliper ( 265 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

For so many years, Ducati stuck to the typical appearance of the monsters that change was really time. But how many monsters are still in it? We find a lot when you are open to change. You'll see how well the new monster will sell. In any case, however, the target group is likely to have become much wider. The new monster is also interesting for holders of the A2 driving licence, because after 2 years you can not open the 35 kW to the full 111 hp, but at least to 95 hp. And that should ensure many years of driving fun. In short, the reworking of the monsters seems clear and thoughtful to us and could give a new lease of life to the monsters' success story.

Our thanks go to Ducati-Hamburg for the test bike.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 11.250€
  • Years of construction: from 2021
  • Availability: from 2021
  • Colours: red, grey, black

Ideal for a sporty short trip

If things go the way they did with their predecessor, BMW has a potential bestseller in its range with the F 900 R. Why not: The machine is quite cheap for BMW ratios and at the same time quite good.

You just have to know what you want. This bike is ideal for a sporty excursion without great travel ambitions. Whose wish this was always: Test drive please!

The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann and Söhne in Pinneberg near Hamburg.

Price / Colours / Years of Construction

  • Price: 8.800€
  • Years of construction: since 2020
  • Colours: red-silver, blue, black