Ducati has unveiled the 2021 Monster naked roadster, and the motorcycle is likely to reach the Indian market in 2021. The 2021 iteration of the Monster has been completely revamped, and the motorcycle features an updated design along with revised underpinnings. Here we explain the 2021 Ducati Monster in detail.
Design
The styling cues have been completely revised, and the 2021 Ducati Monster packs a leaner and an aggressive design. The front fascia features an oval-shaped headlight with an LED setup. The blinkers and the taillight, too, are LED units. Other changes include a sharp design for the fuel tank, rear panels, and the upswept exhaust canister with a slash-cut design.
Apart from the design, Ducati has also revised the ergonomics, and the handlebar now sits 70mm closer to the rider. The footpegs, on the other hand, are 10mm lower than before. The revised rider’s triangle should now be more comfortable than its predecessor. The motorcycle will be offered in three colours – Ducati Red, Dark Stealth, and Aviator Grey with GP Red wheels.
Engine
The 2021 Ducati Monster uses the Euro5-compliant 937cc, Testastretta L-twin engine that produces 111bhp of maximum power at 9,250rpm and 93Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. In comparison, the Monster 821 was tuned to produce 109bhp and 86Nm. The motor is linked to a six-speed transmission.
Hardware
The 2021 Monster trades the trellis frame to a new Panigale V4-inspired aluminium chassis. The new setup is claimed to be 4.5kg lighter than the unit on the Monster 821. Weight-shedding measures also include a lighter aluminium swingarm and wheels. The motorcycle rides on Pirelli Diablo Rosso 3 tyres.
The suspension setup comprises of non-adjustable 43mm upside-down forks at the front and a preload-adjustable monoshock at the rear. The anchoring duties are performed by twin discs at the front and a single rotor at the back that are grabbed by Brembo-sourced callipers.
Features
The six-speed gearbox comes standard with an anti-slip clutch and a quickshifter, while the electronic aids include three riding modes (Sport, Urban, and Touring), wheelie control, traction control, ABS, cornering ABS, and launch control. The motorcycle also features full LED lighting and a Bluetooth-ready 4.3-inch TFT display. The Bluetooth module will be sold as an optional accessory.
Expected Price
The updated model will most likely carry a price premium over its predecessor, the Monster 821. Thus, expect the 2021 Ducati Monster to arrive in the Rs 11-12 lakh (ex-showroom) price range.
