Ducati Monster 695 vs Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer (2008)

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

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster 695Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer
Model year20081986
Price
Engine695 cc697 cc
Horsepower72 hp
Torque61 Nm
Weight168 kg200 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.7 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Ducati Monster 695 vs Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster 695 and the Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer 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 Yamaha FZX 700 Fazer counters with its own power figure at 200 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: