Ducati Monster 821 Dark vs Kawasaki KLX450R

BikeWale brings you comparison of Ducati Monster 821 Dark and Kawasaki KLX450R. The ex-showroom price of Ducati Monster 821 Dark is ₹ 10,13,507 and Kawasaki KLX450R is ₹ 8,99,000. Ducati Monster 821 Dark is available in 1 colour and Kawasaki KLX450R is available in 1 colour and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Ducati Monster 821 Dark and Kawasaki KLX450R.

Ducati Monster 821 Dark vs Kawasaki KLX450R Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Monster 821 Dark	KLX450R
Price	₹ 10,13,507	₹ 8,99,000
Capacity	821 cc	449 cc
Power	110.4 bhp @ 9250 rpm	--
Economy	--	--

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Ducati

Monster 821 Dark

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₹ 10,13,507

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Kawasaki

KLX450R

Standard

₹ 8,99,000

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Monster 821 Dark

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KLX450R

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Max Power	110.4 bhp @ 9,250 rpm	--
Max Torque	89.4 Nm @ 7,750 rpm	--
Riding Range (km)	--	--
Top Speed (kmph)	--	150
Riding Modes	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	821	449
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	1 Down 4 Up
Cylinders	2	1
Bore (mm)	88	96
Stroke (mm)	67	62.1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	12.0:1
Ignition	--	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	--	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	--	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	17.5	8
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	1
Emission Standard	BS4	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Upside down 43mm forks	48 mm inverted AOS type telescopic fork with 22-way compression and 18-way rebound damping / 305mm
Rear Suspension	Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock	Uni-Trak with 22-way low-speed, 2 turns or more high-speed compression damping,
Braking System	--	Standard
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	250
Caliper - Front (Piston)	--	2
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	245	240
Caliper - Rear (Piston)	--	1
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	21
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Front Tyre Size	120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II	80/100 - 21
Rear Tyre Size	180/60 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II	120/90 - 18
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubed
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	11
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	14
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	11
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	14

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Fuel Gauge	Digital
Digital Fuel Gauge
Tachometer	Digital	Not Present
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	Maintenance Free	12.8V 2.0 Ah (10HR) Li Battery

Storage
Mobile App Connectivity
Light System
GPS & Charging
Switchgear
Pillion Comfort
Additional Features

Colours

Dark Stealth

Lime Green

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.8/5

4 Ratings

4.5/5

2 Ratings

Rating Parameters	4.0Visual Appeal	4.0Visual Appeal
	4.0Reliability	4.5Reliability
	4.0Service Experience	4.5Service Experience

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Kawasaki

Cost is overrated but it is best for places like Ladakh due to many offroad s. My bes

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Monster 821 Dark

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Ducati Monster 821 Dark Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	205	126
Seat Height (mm)	810	935
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	315
Overall Length (mm)	--	2,175
Overall Width (mm)	--	820
Overall Height (mm)	--	1,250
Wheelbase (mm)	1,480	1,480
Chassis Type	Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylind	Perimeter, aluminium

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	--	LED
Brake/Tail Light	--	LED
Turn Signal	--
Pass Light
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--

Riding Modes Switch	--
Cruise Control	--	Not Available
Hazard Warning Lights	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Kick and Electric
Kill Switch
Traction Control	--

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grab Rail
Pillion Seat	Stepped Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Additional Features	--	--

Standard Warranty (year)	--	2
Standard Warranty (km)	--	30000

Front Storage Box	--
Under Seat Storage (Litres)	--

GPS & Navigation	--
USB Charging Port	--

Ducati Monster 821 Dark vs Kawasaki KLX450R