Honda CB 750 (reduced effect #2) vs Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark (2002)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB 750 (reduced effect #2)stacks up against the Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB 750 (reduced effect #2)Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark
Model year19922002
Price
Engine747 cc748 cc
Horsepower27 hp64 hp
Torque62 Nm
Weight179 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual discDual disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-17 / 150/70-17 120/60-ZR17 / 160/60-ZR17

Honda CB 750 (reduced effect #2) vs Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB 750 (reduced effect #2) and the Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB 750 (reduced effect #2) brings 27 hp, while the Ducati Monster 750 i.e. Dark counters with 64 hp at 179 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: