Ducati Monster 1200 vs Ducati Monster 821
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Ducati Monster 1200
Ducati Monster 821
Horsepower (hp)
145 hp
109 hp
Torque (Nm)
124 Nm
89 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
230 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
211 kg
193 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
145 hp @ 9,250 rpm
109 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
124 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
89 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
230 km/h (estimated)
Weight
211 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Monster 1200
8.5/10
"Flawed, expensive, and completely impossible to resist buying."
Pros
+Intoxicating L-twin soundtrack
+Razor-sharp chassis response
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Expensive desmo service intervals
−Pre-2016 dry clutch annoyance
−Hard seat beyond two hours
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