Ducati India has launched the 2018 Monster 821 in India with prices starting at Rs 9.51 Lakh (Ex-showroom, India). The all-new Monster 821 was launched via Twitter, a first-of-its-kind, fully digital event.

Ducati Monster 821 Engine Specifications

The Monster 821 is powered by a 821 cc Testastretta L-twin engine that makes 108 bhp at 9,250 rpm and peak torque of 86 Nm at 7,750 rpm. The motor comes paird to a 6-speed gearbox with an optional bi-directional quick-shifter and a slipper clutch. The bike gets a new double-barrel exhaust and now it's BS IV compliant too. Here is a quick view of the engine specifications, transmission and its fuel efficiency. 

New Ducati Monster 821 Features

Features on the 2018 Monster 821 include an updated LED headlamp, a full-colour TFT instrument panel that can be paired to a smartphone and a slimmer, redesigned rear that looks more classic and seems to be inspired from the Monster M900 from 1993. The all-new Monster 821 gets 43 mm upside down forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear. Talking about the brakes, the bike gets Brembo Monobloc M4.32 callipers with twin 320 mm discs up front and a 245 mm disc at the rear with a two-piston calliper. In terms of colour choices, the new Monster 821 now also comes in a yellow avatar apart from the regular black and red.

Ducati Monster 821 Competition

The new Monster 821 is going to rival the likes of Triumph Street Triple, Suzuki GSX-S750 and the Kawasaki Z900.