Ducati Monster versus Triumph Speed Triple

Ducati Monster

Naked

Triumph Speed Triple

Naked

Built since 1993 and over 350,000 times, Ducati does not shy away from radical changes with the 2021 variant of their monsters. The striking feature of a tubular space frame is searched in vain on the new monster. Instead, the... weiter

DUCATI Monster (2021) | TEST (deutsch)

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Speed Triple

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2021 bis 2024~

Built von 2005 bis 2011

RRP 12.390 €

RRP

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

Fun
good standard equipment
Lighter, stronger, better to handle and still cheaper than the previous model
A2 version with 35kW available

Pros:

Cons:

More expensive than most competitors
lots of plastic on the sides

Cons:

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.474 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 188 kg

Wheelbase: 1.437 mm
Length : 2.086 mm Height : 1.120 mm
Seat : 828 mm
Weight : 219 kg

Engine

Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Motor design: Number 3 Cylinder
Displacement: 1.050 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 79 mm
Cooling: flüssig
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: 240 km/h
Performance: 132 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 110 NM bei 7.500 U/Min

Tank contents: 18 Litre

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:
Bridges (aluminium)

Brakes

Front brake
Double disc, Brembo with radially mounted four-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, two-piston (∅ 245 mm)

Rear brake
Disk

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.