Ducati Monster vs BMW R NineT
Monster vs R NineT
Key Highlights | Ducati Monster | BMW R NineT |
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Price | Rs.12.95 Lakh | Rs.19.00 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 937 cc | 1170 cc |
Power | 109.96 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 107.28 bhp @ 7250 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 19 kmpl | 22 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
Monster specifications | R NineT specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 14.74 Lakh Price Breakup | 21.74 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.8 | 3.7 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 18 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 937 cc | 1170 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Monster Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | R NineT Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Fixed | Front 4 Piston Rear 2 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 320 | 320 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | Yes |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36.26 | 36 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 33.35 | 36 |
Front Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 40.06 | 42 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36.26 | 39 |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Front Suspension | Ø 43 mm usd fork | Upside-Dowtelescopiforwit4mdiameter |
Rear Suspension | Progressive linkage preload adjustable monoshock aluminum double-sided swingarm | Cast aluminium single swinging arm with BMW Motorrad Paralever |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - ZR17 | 120/70 - ZR17 |
Instrumentation
Monster Instrumentation | R NineT Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | Yes | Yes |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Digital | Analogue |
Speedometer | Digital | Analogue |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Monster Exterior | R NineT Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | Yes | Yes |
Warranty
Monster Warranty | R NineT Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or Unlimited km | 3 Years or Unlimited km |
Body & Suspension
Monster Body & Suspension | R NineT Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Aluminum alloy Front Frame | Four-part frame concept with front frame and three-part rear frame |
Engine & Transmission
Monster Engine & Transmission | R NineT Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 937 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Type | Testatretta 11 V2 - 90 4 valves per cylinder desmodromic valvetrain liquid cooled | Air/oil-cooled 2cylinder&4-stroke boxer engine with 2 camshafts and 4 radially arranged valves per cylinder as well as central counterbalance shaft |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.078 kwh | 0.14 kwh |
Battery Type | - | Maintenance Free |
Top Speed | 200 kmph | 200 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 94 mm x 67.5 mm | 101 mm x 73 mm |
Charging Socket | - | Yes |
Configuration | 13.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Air/Oil Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Comfort & Convenience
Monster Comfort & Convenience | R NineT Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Call/SMS Alerts | Yes | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | 3 | 2 |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | Yes | Yes |
Console Type | Digital | Semi-Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | No |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
Monster Safety | R NineT Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | Yes |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | LED | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Brake Assist | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Power Modes | 3 | 2 |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch | Single Plate Clutch |
Traction Control System | Yes | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
Monster Dimensions & Capacity | R NineT Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2083 mm | 2105 mm |
Width | 868 mm | 865 mm |
Height | 1236 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase | 1474 mm | 1487 mm |
Ground Clearance | 202 mm | 177.8 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 18 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 3.11 Litres | 4 Litres |
Body Type | Sports | Cafe Racer |
Seat Height | 820 mm | 805 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 188 kg | 221 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
Monster Entertainment & Communication | R NineT Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | - | Yes |
Pros & Cons
Monster Pros & Cons | R NineT Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Ducati Monster and BMW R NineT
Safety
Monster comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System. R NineT has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Ducati Monster has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Oil Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator and BMW R NineT, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.
Transmission
Ducati Monster comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R NineT comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Ducati Monster has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1236 mm seat height. BMW R NineT has 1240 mm seat height and 18 Litres fuel tank capacity.