Kawasaki Z 800 2016 vs. Ducati Monster 821 2017

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Ducati Monster 821 2017

Overview - Kawasaki Z 800 2016 vs Ducati Monster 821 2017

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Ducati Monster 821 2017

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z 800 2016 compared to Ducati Monster 821 2017

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Ducati Monster 821 2017

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Ducati Monster 821 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	71 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	50.9 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	113 HP	Engine power	109 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,200 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	83 Nm	Torque	87 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.9	Compression Ratio	12.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	806 ccm	Displacement	821 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	Petal	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Floating caliper	Shock mount	Fixed 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	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,100 mm	Length	2,154 mm
Width	Width	800 mm	Width	867 mm
Height	Height	1,050 mm	Height	1,061 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,445 mm	Wheelbase	1,480 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	834 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Ducati Monster 821 2017

The Ducati Monster 821 fits perfectly into the gap between the entry-level Monster 797 and the top-of-the-range Monster 1200. The Monster 821, with its many electronic gadgets such as adjustable ABS, adjustable traction control, riding modes and colour TFT display, is more in line with the 1200 models. The typical V2 engine with desmodromic works powerfully but also very harmoniously, the chassis lacks adjustment options, especially on the fork, but the comfortable compromise can still be seen and felt. Visually, there is nothing to criticise anyway, the Monster 821 is also clearly recognisable as a Monster and, above all, in the yellow paintwork, a worthy model for the 25th anniversary of Monster.

25 years of superb looks

powerful and harmonious engine

comfortable seating position

adjustable seat height

good workmanship

full range of electronics

Suspension fork not adjustable: brakes a little too toxic