New Ducati Monster 821 Review 2016

Sibling rivalry, you have to love them. If not for the entertainment factor, for their ability to cause one, both or all parties to be better than ever. If your elder brother can do it, you can too, right? (Gasp!), maybe better? To 2015 year great list of sibling competition in the two-wheeled grew with the introduction of 1200 monster not only, but also my younger children, 821 Monster.

SPECIFICATIONS
2015 Ducati Monster 821
MSRP:	$11,495
Engine
Type	Liquid-cooled DOHC V-twin, 4 valves/cyl.
Displacement	821cc
Bore x stroke	88.0 x 67.5mm
Compression ratio	12.8:1
Induction	Continental EFI, single-valve 53mm throttle bodies, single injectors/cyl.
Chassis
Front Tire	120/70ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Rear Tire	180/60ZR-17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Rake/trail	24.3 deg./ 3.7 in. (93.2mm)
Wheelbase	58.3 in. (1480mm)
Seat height	30.9 – 31.9 in. (785 - 810mm)
Fuel Capacity	4.6 gal. (17.5L)
Claimed wet weight	453 lb. (206kg)