Ducati Monster 821 Dark vs Kawasaki KX250

BikeWale brings you comparison of Ducati Monster 821 Dark and Kawasaki KX250. The ex-showroom price of Ducati Monster 821 Dark is ₹ 10,13,507 and Kawasaki KX250 is ₹ 7,99,000. Ducati Monster 821 Dark is available in 1 colour and Kawasaki KX250 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 KX250.

Ducati Monster 821 Dark vs Kawasaki KX250 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Monster 821 Dark	KX250
Price	₹ 10,13,507	₹ 7,99,000
Capacity	821 cc	249 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

KX250

Standard

₹ 7,99,000

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Ducati

Monster 821 Dark

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KX250

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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)	--	103
Riding Modes	--
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement (cc)	821	249
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	1 Down 4 Up
Cylinders	2	1
Bore (mm)	88	78
Stroke (mm)	67	52.2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	14.1:1
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	6.2
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	1
Emission Standard	BS4	BS6 Phase 2

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	Upside down 43mm forks	ø48 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping / 314 mm
Rear Suspension	Progressive linkage with adjustable monoshock	New Uni Trak with adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping
Braking System	--	Standard
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	270
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	19
Front Tyre Size	120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II	80/100 - 21
Rear Tyre Size	180/60 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II	110/90 - 19
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubed
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	14
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	18
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	14
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	18

Dimensions & Chassis

Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Maintenance Schedule

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--
Odometer	Digital
Speedometer	Digital
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty	--
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	0
Tripmeter Type	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

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Monster 821 Dark

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KX250

Ducati Monster 821 Dark Comparison with Similar Bikes

Kerb Weight (kg)	205	108
Seat Height (mm)	810	960
Ground Clearance (mm)	--	345
Overall Length (mm)	--	2,190
Overall Width (mm)	--	820
Overall Height (mm)	--	1,270
Wheelbase (mm)	1,480	1,485
Chassis Type	Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylind	Perimeter, aluminium

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

Riding Modes Switch	--
Cruise Control	--	Not Available
Hazard Warning Lights	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
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 KX250