2018 Ducati Monster 821

With its supremely sporty performance and agility, the new Monster 821 has been designed for maximum riding pleasure. The performance of the 109 HP Testastretta 11 engine is enhanced by the Ducati Safety Pack (ABS and Ducati Traction Control) and the Riding Modes, which guarantee maximum safety always and everywhere.



Engine and transmission

Displacement821.0 ccm (50.10 cubic inches)

Engine typeV2, four-stroke

Engine detailsTestastretta 11 L-Twin

Power109.0 HP (79.6 kW)) @ 9250 RPM

Torque86.0 Nm (8.8 kgf-m or 63.4 ft.lbs) @ 7750 RPM

Compression12.8:1

Bore x stroke88.0 x 67.5 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)

Valves per cylinder4

Fuel systemInjection. 53mm throttle bodies with full Ride by Wire

Fuel controlDesmodromic valve control

Cooling systemAir

Gearbox6-speed

Transmission typeChain (final drive)

ClutchAPTC slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with control cable

Emission detailsEuro 4

Exhaust systemStainless steel muffler and aluminium and cap; lightweight 2-1 system with catalytic converter with 2 lambda probes

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame typeTubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders head

Rake (fork angle)24.3

Trail93 mm (3.7 inches)

Front suspension43mm upside-down forks

Front wheel travel130 mm (5.1 inches)

Rear suspensionProgressive linkage with adjustable monoshock. Aluminium double-sided swingarm

Rear wheel travel140 mm (5.5 inches)

Front tire120/70-ZR17

Rear tire180/55-ZR17

Front brakesDouble disc. Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 callipers, 4-pistons, axiial pump with ABS as standard

Diameter320 mm (12.6 inches)

Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-piston floating calliper with ABS as standard equipment

Diameter245 mm (9.6 inches)

Wheels10-spoke in light alloy. Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres.

SeatDual seat

Physical measures and capacities

Weight incl. oil, gas, etc195.0 kg (429.9 pounds)

Seat height785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.

Alternate seat height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.

Overall height1055 mm (41.5 inches)

Overall length2170 mm (85.4 inches)

Overall width800 mm (31.5 inches)

Wheelbase1480 mm (58.3 inches)

Fuel capacity17.50 litres (4.62 US gallons)