LiveWire S2 Del Mar vs Ducati Monster
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar and Ducati Monster are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Ducati Monster undercuts the LiveWire S2 Del Mar by about $2,504, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the Ducati Monster leads on power with 111 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
LiveWire
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Our pickDucati
Ducati MonsterThe verdict
The Ducati Monster edges it overall at 8/10, but the LiveWire S2 Del Mar wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
84 hp.
Ducati Monster
111 hp and 0.59 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Ducati Monster
Our 8/10 at $12,995, the most bike per dollar.
Ducati Monster
188 kg with an 820 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
Ducati Monster
Our top score in this matchup at 8/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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LiveWire S2 Del Mar vs Ducati Monster: your questions answered
Which is faster, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar or the Ducati Monster?
The Ducati Monster makes the most power at 111 hp and 93 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar or the Ducati Monster?
The Ducati Monster is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $12,995.
Which is lighter, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar or the Ducati Monster?
The Ducati Monster is the lightest at 188 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar or the Ducati Monster?
For a new rider we'd point to the LiveWire S2 Del Mar: 84 hp and 199 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
