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RIDE REVIEW I 2021 DUCATI MONSTER
Gone is the Monster 821, with this 937cc model
the smallest you can get in the Ducati North Ameri-
can line up (you can still buy a Monster 695 in other
international markets). Those familiar with the Ducati
model range will note the 937cc 11° Testastretta mo-
tor is found in the Supersport and the Hypermotard,
but the Monster's is a tad different with compres-
sion upped from 12.6:1 to 13.3:1. Ducati is claiming
111 horsepower at 9250 rpm—up two horsepower
compared to the outgoing 821—with torque up 1.5
lb-ft to 69 lb-ft at 6500 rpm.
But the peak numbers only tell half the story,
as the thing you really need on the road, torque,
has been boosted substantially from 3000 rpm to
past 9000 rpm. It's especially noticeable between
5-7000 rpm, where there's close to 20 lb-ft of
torque difference across the rev range.
That said, the Monster has a bit of a flat feel-
ing between 3-4000 rpm. This is the point where
The Aviator Grey is our
pick of the colors. The
edgy design has come in
for lots of criticism from
Ducati purists across
the globe who love the
retro Monster style.
Front suspension is non-adjustable,
which isn't great for a $12K bike.
Brembo monoblocs do a fine job of
hauling you up from speed.
