Ducati Monster 821 vs Mv Agusta Brutale 800
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
Mv Agusta Brutale 800
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
109 hp
Torque (Nm)
89 Nm
88 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
220 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
175 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
109 hp @ 9,250 rpm
109 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
89 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
88 Nm @ 7,100 rpm
Top Speed
230 km/h (estimated)
220 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
175 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 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 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
Mv Agusta Brutale 800
7.8/10
"Sensational bike, but budget generously or buy it broken-hearted."
Pros
+Intoxicating triple-cylinder soundtrack
+Razor-sharp, intuitive handling
+Stunning Italian styling
Cons
−Expensive, specialist dealer servicing
−Electrical gremlins on early models
−Short, costly service intervals
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