Ducati Monster 695 vs Honda VF 700 S Sabre (2008)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster 695stacks up against the Honda VF 700 S Sabre. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 695Honda VF 700 S Sabre
Model year20081984
Price——
Engine695 cc699 cc
Horsepower72 hp82 hp
Torque61 Nm—
Weight168 kg—
Seat height30 mm—
Fuel capacity3.7 L—
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed—
Front brakesDouble disc—
Rear brakesSingle disc—
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17 —

Ducati Monster 695 vs Honda VF 700 S Sabre — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 695 and the Honda VF 700 S Sabre usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster 695 brings 72 hp in a 168 kg package, while the Honda VF 700 S Sabre counters with 82 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: