Ducati Monster 696 vs Ducati Monster 821
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Monster 696 vs Ducati Monster 821. Ducati Monster 696: 80 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Ducati Monster 696
Ducati Monster 821
Horsepower (hp)
80 hp
109 hp
Torque (Nm)
69 Nm
89 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
230 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
193 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
80 hp @ 9,000 rpm
109 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
69 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
89 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h
230 km/h (estimated)
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Monster 696
7.8/10
"Brilliant used buy if service history is spotless and verifiable."
Pros
+Addictive L-twin character
+Stunning timeless styling
+Surprisingly manageable power
Cons
−Expensive desmo valve services
−High crash damage risk
−Heat soak in traffic
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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