Ducati Monster 600 Dark vs Ducati Monster M600 Dark (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 600 Darkstacks up against the Ducati Monster M600 Dark. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 600 DarkDucati Monster M600 Dark
Model year20021999
Price
Engine583 cc583 cc
Horsepower51 hp53 hp
Torque50 Nm48 Nm
Weight174 kg
Seat height30 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 120/60-VR17 / 160/60-VR17

Ducati Monster 600 Dark vs Ducati Monster M600 Dark — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 600 Dark and the Ducati Monster M600 Dark usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 600 Dark brings 51 hp in a 174 kg package, while the Ducati Monster M600 Dark counters with 53 hp.

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: