Ducati Monster 1200 S vs Ducati Monster 1200 25 Anniversario (2020)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 1200 Sstacks up against the Ducati Monster 1200 25 Anniversario. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 1200 SDucati Monster 1200 25 Anniversario
Model year20202019
Price
Engine1198 cc1198 cc
Horsepower147 hp147 hp
Torque124 Nm123 Nm
Weight185 kg184 kg
Seat height31 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L4.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. Double disc. ABS. Brembo. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted.
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. ABS. Brembo. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 190/55-ZR17

Ducati Monster 1200 S vs Ducati Monster 1200 25 Anniversario — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 1200 S and the Ducati Monster 1200 25 Anniversario usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 1200 S brings 147 hp in a 185 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 1200 25 Anniversario counters with 147 hp at 184 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: