Yamaha FZ1-N vs Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ1-Nstacks up against the Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha FZ1-NDucati Monster S4R Testastretta
Model year20122008
Price
Engine998 cc998 cc
Horsepower128 hp
Torque104 Nm
Weight177 kg
Seat height32 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L3.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Monobloc four-piston calipersDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Yamaha FZ1-N vs Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha FZ1-N and the Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ1-N brings its published horsepower, while the Ducati Monster S4R Testastretta counters with 128 hp at 177 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: