Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX vs Ducati Monster
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX and Ducati Monster: three different takes on what a great bike should be. They land within touching distance on price, so this comes down to character and fit. On paper the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX leads on power with 142 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickKawasaki
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Ducati
Ducati MonsterThe verdict
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX edges it overall at 8.1/10, but the Ducati Monster wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Ducati Monster
111 hp.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
142 hp and 0.60 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Our 8.1/10 at $13,099, the most bike per dollar.
Ducati Monster
188 kg with an 820 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Our top score in this matchup at 8.1/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX vs Ducati Monster: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX or the Ducati Monster?
The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX makes the most power at 142 hp and 111 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX or the Ducati Monster?
The Ducati Monster is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $12,995.
Which is lighter, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX or the Ducati Monster?
The Ducati Monster is the lightest at 188 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX or the Ducati Monster?
For a new rider we'd point to the Ducati Monster: 111 hp and 188 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
