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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