Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Ducati Monster
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 and Ducati Monster: three different takes on what a great bike should be. The Ducati Monster undercuts the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 by about $600, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Ducati Monster leads on power with 111 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 pickTriumph
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
Ducati
Ducati MonsterThe verdict
The Triumph Speed Twin 1200 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.
Ducati Monster
111 hp and 0.59 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Ducati Monster
Our 8/10 at $12,995, the most bike per dollar.
Ducati Monster
188 kg with an 820 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Triumph Speed Twin 1200
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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Triumph Speed Twin 1200 vs Ducati Monster: your questions answered
Which is faster, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 or the Ducati Monster?
The Ducati Monster makes the most power at 111 hp and 93 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 or the Ducati Monster?
The Ducati Monster is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $12,995.
Which is lighter, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 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 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 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.
