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The allure of Dark style and the unmistakable Ducati roar released from the 112hp Testastretta 11° engine are hallmarks of the Monster 821 Dark. Trellis frame, Riding Modes, and the Ducati Safety Pack are the elements that bring you unprecedented riding pleasure. Monster 821 Dark. Designed according to your desires, to be even more Monster.
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General information |
Model
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Ducati Monster 821 Dark |
Year model
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2015 |
Type
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Naked bike |
Rating
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3.8 See the detailed rating of engine performance, design and look, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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821.0 ccm (50.10 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Effect
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112.0 HP (81.8 kW)) @ 9250 RPM |
Torque
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89.4 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.9 ft.lbs) @ 7750 RPM |
Compression
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12.8:1 |
Bore x stroke
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88.0 x 67.5 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection. 53mm throttle bodies with full Ride by Wire |
Fuel control
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Desmodromic valve control |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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APTC slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with control cable |
Emission details
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Euro 3 |
Exhaust system
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Stainless steel muffler and aluminium and cap; lightweight 2-1 system with catalytic converter with 2 lambda probes |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders head |
Rake (fork angle)
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24.0° |
Trail
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87 mm (3.4 inches) |
Front suspension
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43mm upside-down forks |
Front wheel travel
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock. Aluminium double-sided swingarm |
Rear wheel travel
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140 mm (5.5 inches) |
Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tire
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180/55-ZR17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. ABS. Four-piston calipers. |
Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
Diameter
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245 mm (9.6 inches) |
Wheels
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10-spoke in light alloy |
Seat
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Dual seat |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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179.5 kg (395.7 pounds) |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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205.5 kg (453.0 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.6240 HP/kg |
Seat height
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785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Alternate seat height
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810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
Overall height
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1055 mm (41.5 inches) |
Overall length
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2170 mm (85.4 inches) |
Overall width
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800 mm (31.5 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1480 mm (58.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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17.50 litres (4.62 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Dark stealth |
Starter
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Electric |
Instruments
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Digital unit displaying |
Factory warranty
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2 years unlimited mileage |
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