Ducati Monster S2R vs Ducati Monster 795 ABS (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster S2Rstacks up against the Ducati Monster 795 ABS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecDucati Monster S2RDucati Monster 795 ABS
Model year20152015
Price
Engine803 cc803 cc
Horsepower87 hp86 hp
Torque78 Nm78 Nm
Weight169 kg169 kg
Seat height32 mm30 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Four-piston calipers. ABS.Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS.Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Ducati Monster S2R vs Ducati Monster 795 ABS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ducati Monster S2R and the Ducati Monster 795 ABS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster S2R brings 87 hp in a 169 kg package, while the Ducati Monster 795 ABS counters with 86 hp at 169 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: