Ducati Streetfighter 848 vs Ducati Monster 821
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Streetfighter 848 vs Ducati Monster 821. Ducati Streetfighter 848: 132 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 168 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 240 km/h, 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 Streetfighter 848
Ducati Monster 821
Horsepower (hp)
132 hp
109 hp
Torque (Nm)
96 Nm
89 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
240 km/h
230 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
193 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
132 hp @ 10,000 rpm
109 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
96 Nm @ 9,500 rpm
89 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
240 km/h
230 km/h (estimated)
Weight
168 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 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 Streetfighter 848
8.0/10
"A brilliant used buy if the service history stacks up."
Pros
+Ferocious, addictive L-twin soundtrack
+Razor-sharp chassis and steering
+Excellent used value now
Cons
−Expensive Desmo valve services
−Heat soak in traffic
−Limited luggage or practicality
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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