Ducati 600 Monster vs Honda CB600F Hornet ABS (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati 600 Monsterstacks up against the Honda CB600F Hornet ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati 600 MonsterHonda CB600F Hornet ABS
Model year19982013
Price
Engine583 cc599 cc
Horsepower51 hp101 hp
Torque51 Nm64 Nm
Weight174 kg177 kg
Seat height30 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle discDouble disc. ABS. Twin piston caliper.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS. Single-piston calliper and sintered metal pads
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati 600 Monster vs Honda CB600F Hornet ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati 600 Monster and the Honda CB600F Hornet ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati 600 Monster brings 51 hp in a 174 kg package, while the Honda CB600F Hornet ABS counters with 101 hp at 177 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: