| Engine | Ducati Monster 696 | Honda CB500 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 696 cc | 499 cc |
| Max power | 80 hp (@9 000 RPM) | 57 hp (@9 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 50 lb ft (@7 750 RPM) | 34 lb ft (@8 000 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 400 RPM | 10 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | 1 500 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | SOHC Desmodue V2 | DOHC Inline-2 |
| Compression | 10.60:1 | 10.50:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.93 quart | 2.93 quart |
| Oil type | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 | 10W40, Motul 5100, Shell Rotella 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK DCPR8E | NGK CR8EH9 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 8 |
| Bore | 88.0 mm | 73.0 mm |
| Stroke | 57.2 mm | 59.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 5.10 lbs/hp | 7.46 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 490 hp/2500lbs | 334 hp/2500lbs |
| Gearbox | Ducati Monster 696 | Honda CB500 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.85 | 1.947 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.666 |
| 1. gear | 2.384 (52 mph) | 3.461 (43 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.666 (75 mph) | 2.235 (68 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (93 mph) | 1.75 (86 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.13 (109 mph) | 1.478 (102 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.0 (124 mph) | 1.28 (119 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.923 (134 mph) | 1.13 (134 mph) |
| Chasis | Ducati Monster 696 | Honda CB500 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel Trellis frame | Double cradle of tubular and box-section steel construction |
| Front susp. | Showa 43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel) | 37mm Telescopic forks (4.53 in travel) |
| Rear susp. | Sachs progressive linkage monoshock (5.83 in travel) | Twin shock adjustable, (4.61 in travel) |