Ktm Duke 790 vs Ducati Monster 821
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ktm Duke 790 vs Ducati Monster 821. Ktm Duke 790: 95 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 169 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 220 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Ktm Duke 790
Ducati Monster 821
Horsepower (hp)
95 hp
109 hp
Torque (Nm)
87 Nm
89 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
230 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
169 kg
193 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
95 hp @ 9,000 rpm
109 hp @ 9,250 rpm
Torque
87 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
89 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Top Speed
220 km/h (estimated; KTM does not officially publish a top speed figure)
230 km/h (estimated)
Weight
169 kg (wet/curb weight)
193 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ktm Duke 790
8.5/10
"Buy one with full history and never look back."
Pros
+Engine character is extraordinary
+Cornering ABS works brilliantly
+Sharp precise chassis feedback
Cons
−Service history is non-negotiable
−Hard seat for long days
−Fuel range genuinely disappoints
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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