Ducati Monster 821 vs Ktm 790 Duke
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 821
Ktm 790 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
105 hp
Torque (Nm)
89 Nm
87 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
169 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
109 hp @ 9,250 rpm
105 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
89 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
87 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
230 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
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
Ktm 790 Duke
8.5/10
"The sharpest used middleweight buy under five grand right now."
Pros
+Explosive, characterful parallel-twin
+Scalpel-sharp chassis feel
+Excellent used value now
Cons
−Early software bugs persist
−Stiff suspension stock
−Crash history common
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