2025 BMW R 12 nineT vs 2013 Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary

The BMW R 12 nineT records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary. The Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.

Recorded specification differences

  • Manufacturer: BMW R 12 nineT BMW, Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary Ducati
  • Model: BMW R 12 nineT BMW R 12 nineT, Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary
  • Year: BMW R 12 nineT 2025, Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary 2013
  • Displacement: BMW R 12 nineT 1170, Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary 696
  • Power: BMW R 12 nineT 109, Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary 79
  • Torque: BMW R 12 nineT 115.3, Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary 69
  • Weight: BMW R 12 nineT 220, Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary 185
  • Seat height: BMW R 12 nineT 79.5, Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary 77
BMW R 12 nineT vs Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary key specifications
SpecBMW R 12 nineTDucati Monster 696 20th Anniversary
Year20252013
CategoryNakedNaked
Displacement1170696
Power10979
Torque115.369
Weight220185

Power

The BMW R 12 nineT records 109 hp, 30 hp (38%) more than the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary at 79 hp.

Torque

The BMW R 12 nineT records 115.3 Nm of torque, 46.3 Nm (67.1%) more than the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary at 69 Nm.

Weight

The Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary records a lower wet weight of 185 kg, 35 kg less than the BMW R 12 nineT at 220 kg.

Displacement

The BMW R 12 nineT records 1170 cc, 474 cc (68.1%) more than the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary at 696 cc.

Seat height

The BMW R 12 nineT has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary (77), a difference of 2.5.

Power-to-weight

The BMW R 12 nineT has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.495 hp/kg, compared with 0.427 hp/kg for the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary.

Frequently asked questions

Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary?

The BMW R 12 nineT records 109 hp, 30 hp (38%) more than the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary at 79 hp.

Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary?

The BMW R 12 nineT records 115.3 Nm of torque, 46.3 Nm (67.1%) more than the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary at 69 Nm.

Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary?

The Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary records a lower wet weight of 185 kg, 35 kg less than the BMW R 12 nineT at 220 kg.

Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary?

The BMW R 12 nineT records 1170 cc, 474 cc (68.1%) more than the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary at 696 cc.

How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 nineT and the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary compare?

The BMW R 12 nineT has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary (77), a difference of 2.5.

Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 12 nineT or the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary?

The BMW R 12 nineT has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.495 hp/kg, compared with 0.427 hp/kg for the Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary.

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BMW R 12 nineT

2025Naked

Displacement1170 cc
Power109 hp
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Ducati Monster 696 20th Anniversary

2013Naked

Displacement696 cc
Power79 hp

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Engine & Performance

Engine Displacement
1170 cc
696 cc
Power
109 hp
79 hp
Torque
115.3 Nm
69 Nm
Engine Type
-
V-Twin
Engine Details
DOHC
V-Twin | Other | Cylinder: 2
Power / Weight
-
0.491 hp/kg
Valves / Cylinder
4
4
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.7:1

Fuel & Capacity

Fuel System
Injection
Injection
Cooling System
Air-cooled
Air-cooled
Starter
Electric
Electric

Transmission & Drive

Gearbox
Manual 6-speed
Manual 6-speed
Transmission
Shaft
Chain

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension
Inverted
-
Rear Suspension
Swing-Arm
Monoshock

Brake System

Front Brakes
Disc x2 ABS
Disc x2
Rear Brakes
Disc ABS
Disc

Tires & Wheels

Front Tyre
120/70-ZR17
120/60-17
Rear Tyre
180/55-ZR17
160/60-17

Dimensions & Weight

Length
212.9 cm
-
Height
87.1 cm
-
Seat Height
79.5 cm
77 cm
Wheelbase
151.9 cm
145 cm
Dry Weight
-
161 kg
Wet Weight
220 kg
185 kg

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