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 (litres)	13 L	17.5 L
Bore X Stroke	86 mm x 77 mm	88 mm x 67.5 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Emission Control	Euro V	--
Compression Ratio	13.1:1	--
Alternator	416 W	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Clutch Type	Multi-Plate Wet	Wet Multiplate Slipper Clutch
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Engine Type	In-line 2 Cylinder, 4 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	L-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke ,Liquid Cooled Engine
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Exhaust Pipes	2 Into 2 Exhaust	2 Into 1 Into 2 Exhaust
Maximum Torque	92 Nm	86 Nm
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System	Dry Sump	--
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
Gross Weight	430 kg	--
Seat Height	815 mm	810 mm
Width	815 mm	800 mm
Length	2140 mm	2170 mm
Seating Capacity	1	2
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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Brake

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

Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	--	No
Height Adjustable Seats	--	Yes