Naked Street-Bike Ducati Monster 821 Launched In India At Rs. 9.51 Lakh:
Italian premium brand of bikes, Ducati, recently launched the Ducati Monster 821 in India. The Monster 821 is the latest naked street-bike from Ducati which features an all-new paint theme. Ducati Monster 821 has an introductory price of Rs. 9.51 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The booking for the new Monster 821 is now open across all Ducati dealerships in Delhi – NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi & Kolkata. However, the deliveries will start by the first week of June.
Ducati Monster 821 design:
The 821 gets mechanical updates over the earlier version. This includes a completely redesigned fuel tank and tail, new headlight and an all-new exhaust. The bike also comes with new color TFT display with the current gear and fuel level indicators. Ducati Monster 821 also gets styling updates over the standard version, which gives the 821 a new yellow paint theme. The bike will also be available in two other color options viz. Ducati Red and Black.
Ducati Monster 821 Engine and power:
The Monster 821 gets its power from the euro-4 compliant, liquid-cooled, Testastretta 11° engine which delivers a maximum power of 109 hp (80 kW) at 9250 rpm.
Ducati Monster 821 features:
The Monster 821 also has the Ducati Safety Pack which includes Bosch 9.1MP ABS system and Ducati Traction Control. Both of these offer adjustable intervention levels. Similarly, you can also adjust the maximum power and throttle response thru’ the Power Modes. The bike also comes with optional Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) which is Ducati’s reference for the quick-shifter.
Ducati Monster 821 other features:
The other notable features of the Monster 821 include the Brembo brakes, dual 320 mm discs and M4-32 monobloc radial calipers at the front. A refined suspension system includes a 43 mm USD fork at the front and mono-shock with spring preload adjustment at rear. The new Monster 821 offers a Pirelli Diablo Rosso III 120/70 tire on the front and 180/55 tire on the rear.
Ducati Monster 821 Specifications:
| Engine | |
| Type | Testastretta, L-Twin, Desmodromically actuated valves, 4 valves per cylinder, Water-cooled |
| Displacement | 821 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 88 x 67.5 mm |
| Compression ratio | 12.8:1 |
| Power | 80 kW (109 hp) @ 9,250 rpm |
| Torque | 86 Nm (63 lb-ft) @ 7,750 rpm |
| Fuel injection | Electronic fuel injection, 53 dia mm throttle body |
| Exhaust | 2-1 system, Stainless steel muffler with an aluminum end cap. |
| Emission Standard | Euro-4 |
| Gearbox | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Slipper clutch and a self-servo wet multi-plate clutch with mechanical control |
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
| Front suspension | Dia 43 mm USD forks |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock, Aluminum double sided swing arms |
| Front wheel | 10-spoke light alloy, 3.5″ x 17″ |
| Rear wheel | 10-spoke light alloy, 5.50″ x 17″ |
| Front brake | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, Radially mounted monoblock Brembo M4-32 calipers, 4-piston, with Bosch ABS 9.1MP as standard equipment |
| Rear brake | Dia. 245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper with Bosch ABS 9.1 MP as standard equipment |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm (58.27 in.) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.5 L – 4.36 US gallons |
| Dry weight | 180.5 kg |
