Duel F800R Vs Monster 821: two twin motorcycles, but not twins

The family of mid-capacity roadsters welcomes two new members in 2015: the new BMW F800R and the Ducati Monster 821. Site has therefore brought together these two twin-cylinders – one parallel, the other in L – for an unprecedented duel. Comparative test.

Technical and commercial sheets

	BMW F800R	Ducati Monster 821 Stripe

Engine

Type Inline twin, 4 stroke 11 ° Testastretta L-Twin, 4-stroke Displacement 798 cc 821 cc Bore x stroke 82 x 75.6 mm 88 x 67.5 mm Cooling Liquid Liquid Distribution Double ACT, 4 valves / cyl Desmodromic, 4 valves / cyl Compression tx 12.0: 1 12.8: 1 Power 90 hp (66 kW) at 8,000 rpm 106 hp (78 kW) at 9,250 rpm
Free World: 112 hp (82.4 kW) at 9250 rpm Couple 86 Nm at 5,800 rpm 85.2 Nm at 7,750 rpm
Free World: 89.4 Nm at 7,750 rpm Food Electronic Continental system, Ride-by-wire and Mikuni 53 mm injection body Ignition Electronic TCI electronics Start-up Electric Electric Drums 12 V / 12 Ah NC Alternator Three-phase 400 W NC

Transmission

Clutch Multi-disc in oil bath Multi-disc in oil bath Clutch control Hydraulic Mechanical Gearbox 6 reports 6 reports Final drive By chain By chain

Cycle part

Frame Perimeter in aluminum, motor with carrier function Tubular steel trellis fixed to the cylinder heads Front suspension Inverted fork Fully adjustable 43mm inverted fork Suspension Ar Double aluminum swingarm, hydraulically adjustable spring preload, adjustable rebound Double aluminum swingarm, fully adjustable single shock absorber. Front brake Dual 320mm disc, Brembo 4-piston radial calipers Dual 320mm disc, Brembo M4-32 4-piston radial calipers Ar brake 1 265 mm disc, Brembo 1 piston caliper 1 245 mm disc, Brembo dual piston caliper Front rim Cast aluminum, 17 x 3.50 " Light alloy, 10 spokes, 17 x 3.50 " Rim Ar Cast aluminum, 17 x 5.50 " Light alloy, 10 spokes, 17 x 5.50 "

Dimensions, weight, capacities

Length 2,145 mm 2 170 mm Width 860 mm 800 mm Height 1235 mm 1,055 mm Saddle height 790 mm (770 or 820 optional) 785/810 mm Caster angle 26 ° 24.3 ° Hunt 100 mm 93.2 mm Wheelbase 1,526 mm 1,480 mm Ground clearance NC NC Front travel 125 mm 130 mm Travel Ar 125 mm 140 mm Front tire 120/70 – R17 120/70 – R17 Tire Ar 180/55 – R17 180/60 – R17 Full weight 202 kg 205.5 kg Fuel tank 15 liters (approx. 3 l reserve) 17.5 liters Oil capacity NC NC Commercial information Availability Immediate in the Immediate in the Colors White "Light", Blue "Racing" / White "Light", White "Light" / Black "Satin" or Blue "Racing" / Black "Satin" Red with white stripes Guarantee 2 years parts and MO 2 years parts and MO Price € 10,100, all options € 11,995 BMW F800R Ducati Monster 821 Stripe

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