Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2015 vs. Ducati Monster SP 2023

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2015

Ducati Monster SP 2023

Overview - Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2015 vs Ducati Monster SP 2023

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2015

Ducati Monster SP 2023

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Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2015 compared to Ducati Monster SP 2023

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2015

Ducati Monster SP 2023

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2015

Ducati Monster SP 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	94 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	112 HP	Engine power	111 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	89 Nm	Torque	93 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	13.3
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	Desmodromic
Displacement	Displacement	821 ccm	Displacement	937 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	Öhlins

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	Öhlins

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial, Monoblock
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	180 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	55 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,480 mm	Wheelbase	1,472 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	810 mm
Dry Weight (with ABS)	Dry Weight (with ABS)	179.5 kg	Dry Weight (with ABS)	166 kg
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	205.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	186 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Ducati Monster SP 2023

The SP version is clearly the more expensive, but also clearly the better Ducati Monster. Everything fits together perfectly, because it is typically Ducati sporty. The fully adjustable Öhlins suspension (including the fork in Swedish gold!) fulfils its purpose perfectly, the Brembo Stylema braking system grips vehemently but not unpleasantly and the seating position, with its slightly more forward lean, is sporty but still comfortable. Even the engine fits very well into the concept of the very sporty mid-range naked bike - it wants to be revved and delivers the most power at the top end. If you are looking for a flaw in the Monster SP, it is most likely the jerking of the V2 at low revs, but true fans of the 90° V2 engine will not be offended by this at all. The price is not a problem either, as the Italians pay a pretty high price for the performance of the SP version.

lively, high-torque engine

finely responsive Öhlins suspension

very well controllable, powerful Brembo Stylema brakes

beautiful sound from the Termignoni exhaust

sporty ergonomics

good quickshifter

Jerking in the low rev range

very high price

sluggish clutch