Which bike is better Ducati Monster BS6 or Honda CB650R?

According to our average user rating, Honda CB650R has a score of 5.0/5 while Ducati Monster BS6 is rated 4.4/5.

Which bike among Ducati Monster BS6 and Honda CB650R is cheaper?

Honda CB650R is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Ducati Monster BS6 or Honda CB650R?

Honda CB650R is heavier (206 kg) than Ducati Monster BS6 (188 kg).

Ducati Monster BS6 vs Honda CB650R

BikeWale brings you comparison of Ducati Monster BS6 and Honda CB650R. The ex-showroom price of Ducati Monster BS6 is ₹ 12,49,000 and Honda CB650R is ₹ 8,68,086. Ducati Monster BS6 is available in 3 colours and 2 variants and Honda CB650R is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Ducati Monster BS6 and Honda CB650R.

Monster BS6 vs CB650R Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Monster BS6	CB650R
Price	₹ 12,49,000	₹ 8,68,086
Capacity	937 cc	648.72 cc
Power	109.96 bhp @ 9250 rpm	85.82 bhp @ 12000 rpm
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₹ 8,68,086

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	109.96 bhp @ 9,250 rpm	85.82 bhp @ 12,000 rpm
Max Torque	93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	57.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	937	648.72
Cylinders	2	4
Bore (mm)	94	67
Stroke (mm)	67.5	46
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	13.3:1	11.6:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 5 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	15.4
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3.5	1.6
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	266	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	19	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	200+	220

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	245	240
Calliper Type	Front - 4 Piston, Rear - 2 Piston Calipers	Front- 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70 - ZR17	120/70 - 17
Rear Tyre Size	180/55 - ZR17	180/55 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	33.35	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36.26	42
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36.26	36
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	40.06	42
Front Suspension	Ø 43 mm usd fork	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Progressive linkage, preload adjustable monoshock, aluminium double-sided swingarm	Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	188	206
Overall Length (mm)	2,083	2,128
Overall Width (mm)	868	784
Overall Height (mm)	1,236	1,076
Wheelbase (mm)	1,474	1,449
Ground Clearance (mm)	202	148
Seat Height (mm)	820	810
Chassis Type	Aluminum alloy Front Frame	Twin-Tube Type

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	2	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	Unlimited Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	Yes	Yes
USB charging port	Yes	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	No
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V - 6.5 Ah	12V, 8.6 Ah
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Riding Modes, Power Modes, Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control, Ducati Wheelie Control	Full-LED Lighting

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Streetfighter styling looks quite aggressive
- 111bhp motor is loaded with strong mid-range torque
- Equipped with top-spec electronics
- Excellent refinement from the engine
- Comfortable riding ergonomics
- Gets traction control system
Could be better
- Heats up in city traffic
- Limited sales, service reach
- Expensive to maintain
- Extremely pricey
- Limited service reach

Colors


Available Colours	Ducati Red Aviator Grey Dark Stealth	Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic Candy Chromosphere Red

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(8 ratings) 1 reviews	5.0(5 ratings)

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Say hello to the new Ducati Monster. There’s a major emphasis on the word ‘new’ because almost every aspect of this bike has been completely changed. So here we are, in the real world, with some twisties, wide-open highways, and dense traffic. Will the new Monster be equally impressive here as well? Let’s find out.

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FAQs About Monster BS6 & CB650R

Q: Which bike is better Ducati Monster BS6 or Honda CB650R?

A: According to our average user rating, Honda CB650R has a score of 5.0/5 while Ducati Monster BS6 is rated 4.4/5.
Q: Which bike among Ducati Monster BS6 and Honda CB650R is cheaper?

A: Honda CB650R is the cheapest among these bikes.
Q: Which bike is heavier Ducati Monster BS6 or Honda CB650R?

A: Honda CB650R is heavier (206 kg) than Ducati Monster BS6 (188 kg).

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2021 Ducati Monster: First Ride Review

11 October 2021

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Does the new Monster feel like the Monster everyone knows? Have the changes now made the otherwise street-focused Monster a credible track tool? We put the motorcycle through its paces at the Buddh International Circuit to answer those questions.

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