Ducati Monster 1000 vs Moto Guzzi V 10 Centauro (2005)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 1000stacks up against the Moto Guzzi V 10 Centauro. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 1000Moto Guzzi V 10 Centauro
Model year20052001
Price
Engine992 cc992 cc
Horsepower94 hp95 hp
Torque96 Nm88 Nm
Weight180 kg224 kg
Seat height32 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Ducati Monster 1000 vs Moto Guzzi V 10 Centauro — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 1000 and the Moto Guzzi V 10 Centauro usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 1000 brings 94 hp in a 180 kg package, while the Moto Guzzi V 10 Centauro counters with 95 hp at 224 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: