KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport vs Ducati 600 Monster (1998)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM XC 600 Enduro Sportstacks up against the Ducati 600 Monster. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 600 Enduro SportDucati 600 Monster
Model year19861998
Price
Engine562 cc583 cc
Horsepower27 hp51 hp
Torque51 Nm
Weight174 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires3.00-21 / 4.00-18

KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport vs Ducati 600 Monster — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport and the Ducati 600 Monster usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport brings 27 hp, while the Ducati 600 Monster counters with 51 hp at 174 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: