BMW F 800 R 2017 vs. Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

BMW F 800 R 2017

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Overview - BMW F 800 R 2017 vs Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

BMW F 800 R 2017

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Technical Specifications BMW F 800 R 2017 compared to Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

BMW F 800 R 2017

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

BMW F 800 R 2017

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	82 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	75.6 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	90 HP	Engine power	112 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,000 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	86 Nm	Torque	89 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	5,800 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.02	Compression Ratio	12.8
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	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Displacement	Displacement	798 ccm	Displacement	821 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	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	2,145 mm	Length	2,154 mm
Width	Width	860 mm	Width	867 mm
Height	Height	1,235 mm	Height	1,061 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,480 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	790,770,820 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 800 R 2017

With a EURO4 engine, new riding modes, new instruments and new colours, the F 800 R starts the new season. It is recognisable at first glance only by the end cap on the stately stainless steel exhaust. It is one of those full-grown motorbikes that, despite its considerable sporting potential, was designed for the widest possible user group. Therefore, it is absolutely beginner-friendly (throttled), but can also inspire an experienced audience. Its character remains somewhat pragmatic, but the unmistakable, hollow sound of the inline two compensates for this.

strong brakes

upgraded equipment

low weight

accessible geometry

characteristic sound

somewhat pragmatic

effervescence is a little lacking