Ducati Monster 1000 i.e. vs Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e. (2004)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 1000 i.e.stacks up against the Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e.. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 1000 i.e.Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e.
Model year20042003
Price
Engine992 cc992 cc
Horsepower84 hp84 hp
Torque84 Nm84 Nm
Weight189 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/60-ZR17

Ducati Monster 1000 i.e. vs Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e. — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 1000 i.e. and the Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e. usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 1000 i.e. brings 84 hp, while the Ducati Monster 1000 DARK i.e. counters with 84 hp at 189 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: