Ducati Monster & Monster Plus (2023) vs Victory Hammer S (2009-10) vs KYMCO Kymco Xciting 250 (2005-07) vs Husqvarna FE 450 (2022) vs KTM 500 XC-W (2016)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Ducati | Victory | KYMCO | Husqvarna | KTM |
| Model: | Monster & Monster Plus | Hammer S | Kymco Xciting 250 | FE 450 | 500 XC-W |
| Years: | 2023 | 2009-10 | 2005-07 | 2022 | 2016 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, desmodromic valvetrain | Four stroke, 50° V twin SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 937 cc / 57.2 cu in | 1731 cc / 106 cu-in | 251 cc / 15.3 cub in | 449 cc / 27.4 cu-in | 510.4 cc / 31.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 94 x 67.5 mm | 101 x 108 mm | 72.7 x 60.4 mm | 95 x 63.4 mm | 95 x 72 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Air / oil | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 13.1:1 | 9.4:1 | 10.6:1 | 11.8:1 | 11.9:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection system, 53 mm throttle bodies with full Ride by Wire system | Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle body | Carburetor | Fuel Injection | Keihin MX FCR 39 |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission: | 6-Speed | 6 Speed | Automatic, CVT | 6 speed, claw shifted | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain, front sprocket z15, rear sprocket z43 | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt | Belt | Chain X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4 in | Chain 5/8 x 1/4" |
| Front Suspension: | 43 mm USD forks | Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter | Hydraulic telescopic forks | 48mm WP XACT-USD | WP Performance Systems MXMA 4860 upside down |
| Rear Suspension: | Progressive linkage, preload adjustable monoshock, aluminum double-sided swingarm | Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, preload adjustable spring | Single sided swingarm, hydraulic adjustable shock | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage | WP Performance Systems 4618 PDS DCC |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo M4.32 monobloc 4-piston calipers, radial master cylinder | Single 300mm floating rotor 4 piston caliper | 2 x 260 mm disc | Single 260 mm Magura two-piston floating calliper | Single 260 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes: | 245 mm disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper | Single 300mm floating rotor 2 piston caliper | Single 240 mm disc | Single 220 mm Magura single-piston floating calliper | Single 220 mm disc |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III | 130/70R18 | 120/70 -15 | 90/90-21 | 90/90 - 21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso III | 250/40R18 | 150/70 -14 | 140/90-18 | 120/90 - 18 |
| Wheelbase: | 1474 mm / 58.0 in | 1689 mm / 66.5 in | 1600 mm / 63 in | 1482±10 mm / 58.3 in | 1482 mm / 58.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 820 mm / 32.3 in 800 mm / 31.5 in - accessory low seat 775 mm / 30.5 in - accessory low seat + low suspension kit | 660 mm / 26 in | 770 mm / 30.3 in | 950 mm / 37.4 in | 970 mm / 38.19 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 17 Litres / 4.5 US gal | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal | 9 Litres / 2.37 US gal | 8.5 L / 2.2 US gal / 1,9 Imp gal |