Yamaha
Yamaha MT-09
$10899Cheaper
Released 2025
Best Motorcycles · head-to-head
Yamaha MT-09 vs Ducati Monster
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Yamaha MT-09 is cheaper at $10899. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ducati
Ducati Monster
$12995
Released 2021
Which is better: the Yamaha MT-09 or Ducati Monster?
The Ducati Monster wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Yamaha MT-09 is the cheaper at $10899. Get the Ducati Monster for the stronger spec sheet, the Yamaha MT-09 to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Yamaha MT-09 | Ducati Monster |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $10899 | $12995 |
| Brand | Yamaha | Ducati |
| Released | 2025 | 2021 |
| Motorcycle type | naked | naked |
| Engine displacement cc | 890 | 937 |
| Engine configuration | inline-3 | v-twin |
| Horsepower hp | — | 111 |
| Torque lb (ft) | 68.6 | 69 |
| Seat height (in) | 32.5 | 32.3 |
| Wet weight (lb) | 425 | 414 |
| Fuel capacity gal | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 | 6 |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Cooling type | liquid | liquid |
| Abs equipped | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Yamaha MT-09: yamahamotorsports.com (verified 2026-07-11). Ducati Monster: ducati.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Yamaha MT-09 and Ducati Monster?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Engine displacement cc: Yamaha MT-09 890 vs Ducati Monster 937
- Engine configuration: Yamaha MT-09 inline-3 vs Ducati Monster v-twin
- Torque lb (ft): Yamaha MT-09 68.6 vs Ducati Monster 69
- Seat height (in): Yamaha MT-09 32.5 vs Ducati Monster 32.3
- Wet weight (lb): Yamaha MT-09 425 vs Ducati Monster 414