| Engine | Ducati Monster 696 | Honda CBR 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 696 cc | 600 cc |
| Max power | 80 hp (@9 000 RPM) | 105 hp (@12 000 RPM) |
| Max torque | 50 lb ft (@7 750 RPM) | 48 lb ft (@10 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 9 400 RPM | 13 500 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 250 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Carburetor |
| Layout | SOHC Desmodue V2 | DOHC Inline-4 |
| Compression | 10.60:1 | 12.00:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.93 quart | 3.22 quart |
| Oil type | 15W50, Motul 300V 15W50, Liqui Moly 15W50 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK DCPR8E | NGK CR9EH9, DENSO U27FER9 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Valves | 4 | 16 |
| Bore | 88.0 mm | 65.0 mm |
| Stroke | 57.2 mm | 45.2 mm |
| Throttle bore | 45.0 mm | 36.0 mm |
| Weight to power | 5.10 lbs/hp | 4.33 lbs/hp |
| Power to weight | 490 hp/2500lbs | 578 hp/2500lbs |
| Battery type | 12V 8Ah |
| Gearbox | Ducati Monster 696 | Honda CBR 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | 525 | |
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.85 | 1.863 |
| Final drive | 3.0 | 2.866 |
| 1. gear | 2.384 (52 mph) | 2.928 (63 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.666 (75 mph) | 2.062 (89 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.333 (93 mph) | 1.647 (112 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.13 (109 mph) | 1.368 (135 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.0 (124 mph) | 1.2 (154 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.923 (134 mph) | 1.086 (170 mph) |
| Chasis | Ducati Monster 696 | Honda CBR 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel Trellis frame | Steel diamond frame |
| Front susp. | Showa 43mm upside down forks (4.72 in travel) | 41mm Telescopic fork, 4.65 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Sachs progressive linkage monoshock (5.83 in travel) | Monoshock, 4.69 in travel |