Ducati DesertX 937 vs Ducati Monster 937 SP (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati DesertX 937stacks up against the Ducati Monster 937 SP. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati DesertX 937Ducati Monster 937 SP
Model year20262026
Price$18,995$16,595
Engine937 cc937 cc
Weight202 kg166 kg
Seat height875 mm840 mm
Fuel capacity21.0 L14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, ChainManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDual Hydraulic DiscDual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresPirelli® Scorpion Rally STR 90/90 R21 M/C 54V M+S TL / Pirelli® Scorpion Rally STR 150/70 R18 M/C 70V M+S TLPirelli® Diablo Rosso IV 120/70 ZR17 / Pirelli® Diablo Rosso IV 180/55 ZR17

Ducati DesertX 937 vs Ducati Monster 937 SP — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati DesertX 937 and the Ducati Monster 937 SP usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati DesertX 937 brings its published horsepower in a 202 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 937 SP counters with its own power figure at 166 kg. On price, the Ducati Monster 937 SP has the lower MSRP.

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: