By NastyNils·
Motorcycle comparison · Supermoto vs Naked Bike
Ducati Hypermotard 1100 (MY2010) vs Monster 1100 Evo (MY2011)
Ducati Hypermotard 1100 vs Monster 1100 Evo: no fairing, no excuses. Here's how to pick.
You'll find the Ducati Hypermotard 1100 doesn't hesitate between bends: its stiff frame snaps it from one lean straight into a deeper one. On the Ducati Monster 1100 Evo, the steering's quick and the balance stays centered as you change sides. It flicks over with little more than a nudge.
So which one do you buy?
The Hypermotard 1100 has the edge if…
Daily commuting & city riding
A touch ahead: Hypermotard 1100
Your daily ride leans slightly toward the Hypermotard 1100. Fit and price can easily outweigh that.
Sporty riding on twisty roads
Edges it: Hypermotard 1100
The Hypermotard 1100 nudges ahead once the pavement starts to wiggle. Thank better suspension for that. Don't expect a night-and-day difference.
What makes each one tick
Hypermotard 1100
The Hypermotard's L-twin shoves torque at the rear tire barely past idle, and the front wheel won't stay down on the way out of a turn. A mid-corner bump runs into long-travel suspension that won't throw the bike off its line. The Brembo brakes bite immediately. Near redline, the top end hits hard enough you'll shout.
Nils rode the Hypermotard 1100 in 2011 (NastyNils Testride).
Monster 1100 Evo
The Monster's twin pulls smooth and strong once the revs build, and there's no spike in the pull to catch you out. Through the Twisted Sisters, the bars tip the bike into each corner with very little effort. Long stints wear many riders down.
Nils rode the Monster 1100 Evo in 2013 (NastyNils Testride).
The Voice of Experience
What actually separates them
- The Monster 1100 Evo has the lower seat: 31.9 in (810 mm) vs 33.3 in (845 mm).
- The Monster 1100 Evo makes more peak power: 100 hp (74 kW) vs 95 hp (70 kW).
- The Monster 1100 Evo has the larger fuel tank: 3.6 US gal (13.5 L) vs 3.3 US gal (12.4 L).
Which one for the way you ride
A confidence-building first motorcycle
Both fall short
For a brand-new rider, both are the wrong place to start. Learn the basics on a smaller bike first.
For running costs, you won't find daylight between them. Let the test ride settle it.
Who each one is built for
What's good, and what you'll live with
Hypermotard 1100
Strengths
- Top End Worth Chasing
- Shoves Off Slow Corners
- Lean Clearance For Days
- Steers With Your Shoulders
- Presence You Can Hear
Trade-offs
- Starter Sprag Clutch Wear
- No Electronic Safety Net
- Range Runs Out Fast
- Tall Seat, Zero Comfort Agenda
- No wind protection
Monster 1100 Evo
What owners say
Strengths
- Head‑turning Italian style
- Torque‑rich, characterful engine
Trade-offs
- Limited long‑distance comfort
Known problems to check before you buy
Hypermotard 1100
- Starter sprag clutch failure The starter sprag clutch can wear prematurely, producing a loud squeal or grinding noise when the starter is engaged, and eventually failing to spin the engine over. Replacement is labor-intensive because the clutch sits behind the alternator cover.
Monster 1100 Evo
No confirmed faults on file yet. That's not the same as fault-free.
What they cost used
These prices compare a 14-year-old Hypermotard 1100 with a 14-year-old Monster 1100 Evo.
- Hypermotard 1100
- about $7,800
- Monster 1100 Evo
- about $7,800
At 14 years old, the Ducati Hypermotard 1100 and Ducati Monster 1100 Evo both sit around $7,800 in the US used market. There's no meaningful price gap between them. These are estimates from earlier records, not live listings.
What they share
- Displacement
- 1078 cc
- Engine
- L-twin
- Peak power at
- 7,500 rpm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Final drive
- Chain
- Fork
- Upside-down (USD)
- Front tire
- 120/70-17
- Rear tire
- 180/55-17
Where the spec sheets split
| Hypermotard 1100 | Monster 1100 Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 33.3 in (845 mm) | 31.9 in (810 mm) |
| Hypermotard 1100 | Monster 1100 Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air/oil-cooled |
| Power | 95 hp (70 kW) | 100 hp (74 kW) |
| Torque | 75 lb-ft (102 Nm) | 76 lb-ft (103 Nm) |
| Peak torque at | 5,750 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
| Top speed | 123 mph (198 km/h) | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Hypermotard 1100 | Monster 1100 Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 32 mpg (US) / 7.4 L/100 km | 34 mpg (US) / 6.89 L/100 km |
| Fuel capacity | 3.3 US gal (12.4 L) | 3.6 US gal (13.5 L) |
| Hypermotard 1100 | Monster 1100 Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake | 305 mm | 320 mm |
What comes fitted, what costs extra
| Hypermotard 1100 | Monster 1100 Evo | |
|---|---|---|
| ABS | Not offered | Standard |
| Traction Control | Not offered | Standard |
Head to head, area by area
Both bikes on the same scale, one area at a time.
