Ducati Monster versus KTM 890 Duke R
Ducati Monster
KTM 890 Duke R
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Competitors
- Fun
- good standard equipment
- Lighter, stronger, better to handle and still cheaper than the previous model
- A2 version with 35kW available
- Power
- Precise chassis
- Brakes very powerful
- Fast Quickshifter
- More expensive than most competitors
- lots of plastic on the sides
- Suitability for touring
Dimensions & Weight
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 188 kg
Seat : 834 mm
Weight : 185 kg
Engine
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 890 ccm
Hub: 69 mm
Hole: 91 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
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
Performance: 121 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 99 NM bei 7.750 U/Min Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 295 km
Chassis
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
Chrome-molybdenum steel frame, motor is structural component, powder coated (steel) Front suspension:
WP Apex 43 USD fork (travel 140 mm) Rear suspension:
WP central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Alu two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70-17
Rear tyres: 180/55-17
Brakes
Double disc, Brembo with radially mounted four-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston (∅ 245 mm)
Double disc, Brembo Stylema Monoblock four-piston radial fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 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.
Character-strong machine
At the end of the day it is clear that the KTM 890 Duke R is the most sporty model on offer of the Austrians, only the 1290 Super Duke R can compete. But even this model, which is superior in performance, has to be plugged in when it comes to pure curveability.
The new one is thus clearly positioned: If you want to drive corners, then drive corners and plan to push a bend later, there is hardly anything better. For anyone who is looking for a more versatile model, which should be more suitable for touring, for example, the 790 remains the first choice. It's not a scalpel from a marketing point of view, but it doesn't bother.
The test bike was provided to us by Bergmann and Söhne in Hamburg-Harburg.
