Positioned in Ducati's naked motorcycle lineup, the 2016 Ducati Monster 821 utilizes a 821 cc (50.1 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. 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 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 6 indexed model years from 2015 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
136.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.55 HP/kg (1.83 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,750–9,250 rpm
Standover Height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Engine
Displacement821.0 ccm (50.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTestastretta 11° L-Twin
Power112.0 HP (81.8 kW)) @ 9250 RPM
Torque89.4 Nm (9.1 kgf-m or 65.9 ft.lbs) @ 7750 RPM
Compression12.8:1
Bore x Stroke88.0 x 67.5 mm (3.5 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. 53mm throttle bodies with full Ride by Wire
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchAPTC slipper and self-servo wet multiplate clutch with control cable
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 3
ExhaustStainless steel muffler and aluminium and cap; lightweight 2-1 system with catalytic converter with 2 lambda probes
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders head
Rake24.3°
Trail93 mm (3.7 inches)
Front Suspension43mm upside-down forks
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionProgressive linkage with adjustable monoshock. Aluminium double-sided swingarm
Rear Travel140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheelbase1480 mm (58.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 callipers, 4-pistons, axiial pump with ABS as standard
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston floating calliper with ABS as standard equipment
Rear Brake Ø245 mm (9.6 inches)
Wheels10-spoke in light alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight179.5 kg (395.7 pounds)
Weight incl.205.5 kg (453.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.6240 HP/kg
Seat Height785 mm (30.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
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