Ducati Monster 1100 Diesel vs Ducati Monster 1100 S (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 1100 Dieselstacks up against the Ducati Monster 1100 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 1100 DieselDucati Monster 1100 S
Model year20122010
Price
Engine1078 cc1078 cc
Horsepower100 hp94 hp
Torque103 Nm76 Nm
Weight169 kg168 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.6 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. 4-piston radial calliper with ABS Double disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston radial calliper with ABS Single disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Ducati Monster 1100 Diesel vs Ducati Monster 1100 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 1100 Diesel and the Ducati Monster 1100 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 1100 Diesel brings 100 hp in a 169 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 1100 S counters with 94 hp at 168 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: