2018 Ducati Monster 821 Launch Highlights: Price, Features, Images, Specifications
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Launched Date : 1st May 2018
Overview
Ducati India has launched its new Monster 821 at Rs 9.51 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Along with a BS-IV-compliant motor, this mid-sized Monster gets some design and equipment upgrades for 2018. The company says pricing announced is introductory. The Ducati Monster 821 was launched in 2016 and but discontinued last year after the BS-IV emission norms were brought in place. The Monster 821 now makes a comeback in a revised 2018 avatar with styling upgrades, new features and a BS-IV compliant powertrain.
Design and Features
In-terms of Design, the 2018 Ducati Monster 821 borrows several design elements from the original M900, as the Monster series completes 25 years. The fuel tank design has been revised and is shared with the Monster 1200, but gets a lock on the fuel tank, paying tribute to the original Monster. The tail section is slimmer and inspired from the M900, while the headlamp cluster is new and now gets the full LED treatment. The new Monster 821 also gets a full TFT colour instrument console that allows a host of information, while Ducati Multimedia system is offered as optional.
Key Features
- LED headlamp
- full-colour TFT instrument console
- Ducati Safety Pack
- Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down
- Muscular design
- A wide handlebar and a chiselled fuel tank
Engine Specifications
The motorcycle comes powered by a BS-4 compliant 821cc Testasretta L-twin engine that produces 109 HP of power at 9250 RPM and 86 Nm of torque at 7750 RPM. The motor comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox whereas a bi-directional quickshifter is being offered as an optional extra. The vehicle gets three riding modes – Urban, Touring and Sport.
| Engine Type | Testastretta 11°, L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder |
| Displacement | 821 cc |
| Maximum Power | 108.7 PS @ 9250 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 86 Nm @ 7750 rpm |
| Starting | Self Start Only |
| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with mechanical control |
| No. of Cylinders | 2 |
| Drive Type | Chain Drive |
| Valves (per cylinder) | 4 |
| Bore | 88 mm |
| Stroke | 67.5 mm |
| Supply System | Fuel Injection |
| Transmission Type | Manual |
| Compression Ratio | 12.8:1 |
Dimension
| Length | 2170 mm |
| Width | 800 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 1055 mm |
| Saddle Height | 785-810 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 206 kg |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 L |
Performance and Fuel Economy
| Mileage (ARAI) kmpl : | 17.5 Kmpl | Top Speed (Km/h) : | 225 Kmph |
Colour:
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Ducati Red
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Ducati Black
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Ducati Yellow
Competition & Comparison
Price and Variants
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STD (Petrol)
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| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs. 9.51 lakh |
| RTO + Road Tax + Others | Rs. 76,080 |
| Insurance | Rs. 24,839 |
| On-Road Price, Delhi | Rs. 10.52 lakh |
