Kawasaki Z 800 2016 vs. Ducati Monster 821 2017

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Ducati Monster 821 2017

Ducati Monster 821 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki Z 800 2016 vs Ducati Monster 821 2017

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Ducati Monster 821 2017

Ducati Monster 821 2017

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

Kawasaki Z 800 2016
Ducati Monster 821 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore71 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke50.9 mmStroke67.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power113 HPEngine power109 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,200 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque83 NmTorque87 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.9 Compression Ratio12.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement806 ccmDisplacement821 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyPetalTechnologyradial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston
Shock mountShock mountFloating caliperShock mountFixed caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,100 mmLength2,154 mm
WidthWidth800 mmWidth867 mm
HeightHeight1,050 mmHeight1,061 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height834 mmSeat Height785 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Kawasaki Z 800 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Ducati Monster 821 2017

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Z 800 vs Ducati Monster 821

Price Kawasaki Z 800

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Price Ducati Monster 821

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