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.

Practical aspects and equipment

	BMW F800R	Ducati Monster 821 Stripe

Instrumentation

Daily trip 2 2 Fuel gauge Yes Yes Engine temperature Yes Yes Outside temperature Yes Yes Clock Yes Yes Gear indicator engaged Yes no Stopwatch no no Shift-light Yes Yes Consumption indicator Yes Yes Tire pressure gauge optional no Handlebar controls Yes Yes

Convenient

Coded key Yes Yes Warning Yes Yes Adjustable brake lever Yes Yes Adjustable clutch lever Yes no Hand guards no no Passenger handles Yes Yes Luggage rack optional no Adjustable saddle low / high optional Yes (without tools) Ar preload dial Yes no Angled valves Yes Yes Central stand optional no Shoe optional no Safe that can accommodate a U no no 12 V socket optional no

Electronics – piloting aids

ABS Yes Yes Coupled braking no no Traction control optional Yes Adjustable mapping no Yes Shifter no no Speed ​​regulator no no Steering damper Yes no BMW F800R Ducati Monster 821 Stripe

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