KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport vs Ducati Monster M600 Dark (1999)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM XC 600 Enduro Sportstacks up against the Ducati Monster M600 Dark. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM XC 600 Enduro SportDucati Monster M600 Dark
Model year19861999
Price
Engine562 cc583 cc
Horsepower27 hp53 hp
Torque48 Nm
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity3.4 L4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brakeSingle disc
Tires3.00-21 / 4.00-18 120/60-VR17 / 160/60-VR17

KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport vs Ducati Monster M600 Dark — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport and the Ducati Monster M600 Dark usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM XC 600 Enduro Sport brings 27 hp, while the Ducati Monster M600 Dark counters with 53 hp.

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: