Bmw R Ninet vs Ducati Monster 821
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw R Ninet vs Ducati Monster 821. Bmw R Ninet: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 222 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. Ducati Monster 821: 109 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 193 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 230 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw R Ninet
Ducati Monster 821
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
109 hp
Torque (Nm)
116 Nm
89 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
230 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
222 kg
193 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
109 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
116 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
89 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h
230 km/h (estimated)
Weight
222 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw R Ninet
8.5/10
"A properly sorted R nineT is one of motorcycling's genuine bargains right now."
Pros
+Indestructible boxer engine
+Massive aftermarket support
+Addictive riding character
Cons
−Final drive spline wear
−Early bikes lack TC
−Tires wear quickly
Ducati Monster 821
8.0/10
"A brilliant middleweight if bought with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Intoxicating V-twin soundtrack
+Razor-sharp chassis feedback
+Genuinely usable power delivery
Cons
−Expensive Ducati servicing costs
−Neglected examples are everywhere
−Uncomfortable seat long distance
Top 10 Accessories
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