Motorcycle specifications Ducati821 Monster 2015 The other dimension of Monster

The mid-size Monster has been part of the family for a long time; 1996 to be precise, when it first appeared as a 750. Generations have followed one another, displaying its evolutions through the eternal desmo. From 750, it became 800, then 800 S2R, 796 yesterday and 821 today. Each generation has retained its genetic heritage (desmodromic valve timing, air cooling, 2 valves per cylinder, steel trellis frame) while adding a handful of horsepower. All this changes, exults, upsets and challenges the history of this machine. The 821 Monster is born with fire, style, silicon and 29% more power.

25 horsepower. From 796 to 821, the middle Monster gained 25 horsepower. In one offspring, its power has increased as much as in the previous 4 generations. Yes, the first 750 churned out 62 horsepower; the 796 carried the air desmodromic banner on a virtuous 87 units. It's the perfect compromise between the ease of the little Monster and the fieriness of the big one. Just think: with 112 hp, it's as powerful as the S4R with its 996 engine. That's a lot of power! The secret? This latest instalment in the saga uses the latest Hypermotard twin. This liquid-cooled, 4-valve-per-cylinder Testastretta 11° delivers 2 more horsepower and the same 9.1 mkg of torque. Full of character and fire on the HM, this very modern block promises intoxication and sensations.

visually, some may regret that this boiler and all the baggage that goes with it (hoses, radiator, etc.) weigh down the 821 Monster's belly. Others will appreciate the more muscular, "watt-ball" feel, with an emotional signature that's palpable right down to the connecting rods. Particularly close to the 1200 Monster, both in design and technology, the 821, like its big brother, has rid itself of outdated effects. Gone are the mouths piercing the tank, the pots under the seat and the bezels on the headlight... and the single-arm. That's not so easy to digest. Like the 899 / 1299 Panigale pairing, Ducati seems intent on reserving the premium shape of the swingarm for its most exclusive (and most expensive) versions. Whether it's a pity or a pity, Ducati should have kept this touch of elegance. As for the rest, it's pure Bologna: desirable, sporty, inimitable, charming and charismatic. An Italian, ready to shake your adrenal glands.

The 821 Monster wants to give you your money's worth, and your thirst for technology. For starters, its minimalist frame is impossible to resist. As on the 1200, the tubular steel trellis structure has been reduced to the sole function of holding the steering column. The whole bike is held together by the twin. To ensure first-rate handling, the Italian roadster is equipped with an inverted fork, Brembo radial brake calipers and Praetorian electronics.between the handlebars and the rear wheel: 8-level traction control, 3 levels of ABS and 3 riding modes, all controlled from the handlebars.

still light, weighing in at just under 180 kilos, the 821 Monster still takes on some ten kilos in its liquid-multi-valve evolution. Given the increased power, pulling on the arms won't be a problem. Vigorous yet welcoming, the machine is devoted to the rider's posterior, with a height-adjustable seat.
The 821 Monster will also be available in a 35 Kw version for A2 license holders, and in Dark color for a handful of euros less.

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