DUCATI Monster 821 (2015-2016) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Ducati Monster 821 was a naked machine part of the Monster family that debuted in 1993 with the Monster 900 model. The Monster 821 was released in 2014 as a replacement for the Monster 796 and packed an 821cc Tastastretta engine from the hyper line and the same electronics as the Monster 1200.

In the appearance department, the Monster 821 packed a red front fender, frame, fuel tank, and rear cowl, while other elements were finished in black, like the spoke wheels, mufflers, and engine.

In the technical department, the bike featured the proven Ducati Safety Pack (DSP) that included the 9 MP ABS braking system as standard, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), ride-by-wire, a slipper clutch, and three riding modes, Urban, Touring, and Sport.

The race-derived tubular steel Trellis frame was fitted with a 43 mm upside-down fork on the front and an adjustable shock absorber on the rear with progressive linkage, offering excellent suspension performance and handling.

In the braking department, the wheels were fitted with two 320 mm semi-floating discs, four-piston Brembo calipers on the front, and a 245 mm disc with a dual-piston caliper on the rear wheel, delivering robust stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2015 Ducati Monster 821 had its soul brought to life by an 821cc four-stroke liquid-cooled L-twin engine, boasting 112 hp with a peak force at 9,250 rpm and 89 Nm (66 lb-ft) torque at 7,750 rpm.