BMW F 900 R vs Ducati Monster 821 Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Loads of features on board Agile handling Read More	Exquisite design Unflinching performance of the engine Dynamic handling Efficient suspension and braking system Read More
Things we don't like	Stiff ride quality Read More	Expensive ride Fuel efficiency can be improved Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	895 cc	821 cc
Maximum Power	105 hp	109 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	13 L	17.5 L
Compression Ratio	13.1:1	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	86 Nm
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 2 Exhaust	2 Into 1 Into 2 Exhaust
Engine Type	In-line 2 Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	L-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled Engine
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate Wet	Wet Multiplate Slipper Clutch
Alternator	416 W	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Emission Control	Euro V	--
Bore X Stroke	86 mm x 77 mm	88 mm x 67.5 mm
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Fuel Consumption	23.8 kmpl	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	7750 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	8500 rpm	9250 rpm
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Sport
Wheel Base	1518 mm	1480 mm
Height	1130 mm	1055 mm
Seating Capacity	1	2
Gross Weight	430 kg	--
Width	815 mm	800 mm
Seat Height	815 mm	810 mm
Length	2140 mm	2170 mm
Kerb Weight	219 kg	205.5 kg
Dry Weight	--	180.5 kg

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	--
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Reserve	3.5 L	--
Fuel Type	--	Gasoline

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	ZR17
Front Wheel Size	ZR17	ZR17
Rear Tyre	180/55 ZR17	180/55 ZR17
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	Runflat,Tubel	Runflat,Tubeless

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	USD Telescopic Fork	USD Fork
Suspension Travel(Front)	135 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	142 mm	--

Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Battery Capacity	12 Ah	--

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Road Road	Rain,Sport,Race Rain,Sport,Race
Leg Guards	No	No
Advanced Safety Features	--	DTC DTC
Central Locking	--	Yes
Stability Control	--	Yes
Traction Control	--	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Navigator	--	No
Oil Change Indicator	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	No	Yes
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Body Frame Type	Bridge-type Bridge-type	Trellis Frame Trellis Frame
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Side Wings	Yes	--

Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	--	Yes
Accessory Outlet	--	No

Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	--	Yes
Cruise Control	--	No