Monster 821 Dark

2016 Ducati Monster 821 Dark Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2016 Ducati Monster 821 Dark naked motorcycle, Ducati relies on a 821 cc (50.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 112 HP (81.8 kW) at 9,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 89.4 Nm (65.9 lb-ft) at 7,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 136.4 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,750 rpm) and peak power (9,250 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the Monster 821 Dark measures 205.5 kg (453 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.55 HP/kg (1.83 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,480 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.5-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

Within MotoLibrary's Ducati archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2015 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.