Quick Comparison: KTM 790 Duke vs Ducati Monster 821

KTM 790 Duke vs Ducati Monster 821 (Quick Comparison): KTM 790 Duke will be a straight rival to the Ducati Monster 821. The former will be seen in March 2019 while Monster 821 can be booked with any Ducati dealer in the country. Monster 821 is available with a bigger engine than Duke 790 while the weight turns the game into a different direction. Ducati has a limited number of dealerships in India while KTM will launch the 790 Duke at 350+ locations across the country. The result is clear as every fan around the country will have access to the powerful streetfighter in their own city with the new 790 Duke.

Ducati Monster 821 is available in Red, Yellow and Dark Stealth shade while the 790 Duke will be available in Orange and Black. In the USA, KTM has priced the 790 Duke at double the price of an Indian-made KTM 390 Duke, hinting that the placement is also possible for INR 5 lakh with complete production in India. Ducati Monster series is available in 797, 821 and 1200 variants while KTM Duke can be bought in 125, 200, 250, 390, 790 and 1290 engine options internationally. The most powerful Duke is a direct rival to the flagship Monster 1200 in most markets.

KTM 790 Duke vs Ducati Monster 821

Engine & Performance

790 Duke

• Displacement: 799cc
• No. of Cylinders: 2
• Cooling Type: Liquid-Cooled
• Max. Power: 105 HP @ 9000 rpm
• Max. Torque: 86 Nm @ 8000 rpm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection
• Mileage – 22.72 kmpl (Certified)
• Top Speed – 220 kmph (Approx.)

Monster 821

• Displacement: 821cc
• No. of Cylinders: 2
• Cooling Type: Liquid-Cooled
• Max. Power: 109 HP @ 9250 rpm
• Max. Torque: 86 Nm @ 7750 rpm
• Gearbox: 6-Speed
• Fuel System: Fuel Injection
• Mileage – 18.51 kmpl (Certified)
• Top Speed – 225 kmph (Approx.)

Brakes & Suspension

790 Duke

• Front Brake: 300mm Dual Discs
• Rear Brake: 240mm Single Disc
• 2-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: WP 43mm USD Forks
• Rear Suspension: WP Monoshock

Monster 821

• Front Brake: 320mm Dual Discs
• Rear Brake: 245mm Single Disc
• 2-Channel ABS
• Front Suspension: 43mm USD Forks
• Rear Suspension: Adjustable Monoshock

Dimensions & Weight

790 Duke

• Seat Height – 825 mm
• Wheelbase – 1475 mm
• Dry Weight – 169 kg
• Wet Weight – 189 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 14 litres

Monster 821

• Seat Height – 785-810 mm
• Wheelbase – 1480 mm
• Dry Weight – 180.5 kg
• Wet Weight – 206 kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 16.5 litres

Tyre Size

790 Duke

• Front Tyre – 120/70-ZR17
• Rear Tyre – 180/55-ZR17

Monster 821

• Front Tyre – 120/70-ZR17
• Rear Tyre – 180/55-ZR17

Ex-Showroom Price

• 790 Duke: INR 5.50-6.00 Lakh (Expected)
• Monster 821: INR 9.56 Lakh