2021 Ducati Monster Launched At INR 10.99 Lakhs; Pocket Rocket Is Back

Truly a demon when it comes to performance, the all-new Ducati Monster is now available in India with a price tag starting at Rs.10.99 Lakh onwards (ex-showroom, Delhi). This time, the bike manufacturer has also introduced the Plus variant and to be precise, the latter one is slightly feature-loaded. Want to learn more about the all-new Monster series? Go through all the details you need to know down below.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 2021 Ducati Monster range is now available in India.
• Available with an all-new 937cc twin-cylinder engine.
• Both Standard and Plus variants are available for sale.

2021 Ducati Monster

Features & Design

Just like the outgoing model, the all-new Ducati Monster with a slightly revised LED headlight, side-mounted exhaust, muscular fuel tank and a wider rear panel. The colour schemes introduced on the 2021 Monster feels perfectly done because of the blacked-out panels.

Using an aluminium frame with a polymer sub-frame, the all-new Monster is lighter than the previous one. Also, several modern features such as all-LED lighting, smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth and a 4.3-inch digital instrument console have been introduced. Even three different ride modes including – Urban, Touring and Sport are there to alter the overall performance for such a powerful naked motorcycle. For rider’s safety, it comes with traction control, cornering ABS, wheelie control and ride-by-wire technology among others.

Hardware

Suspension duties for the updated monster are managed by a 43mm USD fork up front and a preload-adjustable mono-shock at the back. The front end also comes with twin 320mm floating discs. Meanwhile, the other end comes with a single 245mm disc as standard.

Engine

Powering the all-new Ducati Monster is a potent 937cc Testatretta, twin-cylinder engine. Wait, where’s the old one? The Italian bike manufacturer has replaced the old 821cc motor with this new one. As claimed by Ducati, the all-new engine is capable of churning out a massive 111HP @ 9250 RPM and a peak torque 93Nm @ 6500 RPM while being mated to a revised 6-speed gearbox with a bi-directional quickshifter available from the entry-level variants.

The new Monster is of course powerful than its predecessor but the major highlight is its new weight. When compared to the older model, this new one weighs 18 kgs lesser with an overall weight of somewhere around 166kgs (dry weight).

Price List: Ducati Monster

Alternatives

In India, the all-new Ducati Monster compares with capable competitors such as Triumph Street Triple R, Kawasaki Z900 and BMW F 900 R. Want to learn more about the Z900? Check out all the details we have covered just for you down below.

Kawasaki Z900

Last year, Kawasaki decided to introduce a BS6 compliant version of its most capable Z900 range. The updated bike is currently available in a single variant and comes powered by a 948cc four-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. As per the spec sheet, this unit is capable of churning out a massive 125PS of power and 98.6Nm of peak torque. In terms of features, Kawasaki Z900 comes loaded with all-LED lighting, four ride modes, three-level traction control, smartphone connectivity and a fully digital instrument console.

Alternatives