Ducati Monster 821 vs Yamaha Fz25
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
Yamaha Fz25
Horsepower (hp)
109 hp
20.9 hp
Torque (Nm)
89 Nm
20.1 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
230 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
193 kg
153 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
109 hp @ 9,250 rpm
20.9 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
89 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
20.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
230 km/h (estimated)
130 km/h
Weight
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28 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
Yamaha Fz25
7.5/10
"A genuinely solid commuter that rewards patient, informed buyers."
Pros
+Reliable fuel-injected engine
+Strong resale value retention
+Low running costs
Cons
−Vibes above 7,000rpm
−Rear suspension often neglected
−Highway cruising feels strained
Top 10 Accessories
Picks that work on either bike.
