Ducati Monster Plus vs Ducati Monster 821
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Monster Plus vs Ducati Monster 821. Ducati Monster Plus: 111 hp @ 9,250 rpm hp, 188 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Plus
Ducati Monster 821
Horsepower (hp)
111 hp
109 hp
Torque (Nm)
93 Nm
89 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
230 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
188 kg
193 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
111 hp @ 9,250 rpm
109 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
93 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
89 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated)
230 km/h (estimated)
Weight
188 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.0–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Monster Plus
8.0/10
"A charismatic middleweight worth the ownership compromise, if serviced."
Pros
+Addictive Testastretta engine character
+Excellent quickshifter standard fitment
+Upright comfortable riding position
Cons
−Expensive Desmo service costs
−Soft rear suspension stock
−Dealer network can be patchy
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
Picks that work on either bike.
