Ducati Monster S4 vs Honda 919 (2006)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ducati Monster S4stacks up against the Honda 919. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Ducati Monster S4 | Honda 919 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2003 | 2006 |
| Price | — | $8,399 |
| Engine | 916 cc | 919 cc |
| Horsepower | 101 hp | — |
| Torque | 92 Nm | — |
| Weight | 193 kg | 194 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 31 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.0 L | 5.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 |
Ducati Monster S4 vs Honda 919 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Ducati Monster S4 and the Honda 919 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ducati Monster S4 brings 101 hp in a 193 kg package, while the Honda 919 counters with its own power figure at 194 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: