Ducati Monster 821 vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Classic design Advanced features V Twin engine Excellent handling Read More	Switchable traction control  Ergonomics are user-friendly Anti-lock braking system   Read More
Things we don't like	Not the cheapest Read More	Not the fastest 1000cc Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	821 cc	1043 cc
Maximum Power	110.5 hp	140 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 L	19.0 L
Maximum Torque	89.4 Nm	111 Nm
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Clutch Type	wet multiplate clutch with wire controled	Wet, Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke	88 mm x 67.5 mm	77 mm x 56 mm
Compression Ratio	12.8:1	11.8:1
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Cylinder	2	4
Emission Control	Euro 4	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	4-Stroke, DOHC	In-Line Four Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	Dual Exhuast
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
RPM at Maximum Power	--	10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque	--	7300 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Sport	Super Sport
Dry Weight	179.5 kg	--
Kerb Weight	205.5 kg	231 kg
Seating Capacity	2	2
Seat Height	810 mm	820 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	135 mm
Wheel Base	1480 mm	1445 mm
Width	--	790 mm
Length	--	2105 mm
Height	--	1170 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	Electronic	Digital
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	Electric Fuel Injection (EFI)	Fuel Injection
Fuel Reserve	2 L	--

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Tyre Type	Run Flat	Runflat
Front Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Rear Wheel Size	ZR17	R17
Rear Tyre	180/60 ZR!7	190/50 ZR17

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	Swingarm	Back Link
Front Suspension	Up Side Down Forks	Inverted Fork

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Riding Modes	Urban,Touring, Sport, Enduro Urban,Touring, Sport, Enduro	Sport Sport
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	No	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	--
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Launch Control	--	No

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Tachometer	Digital Digital	Yes
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	Yes
Navigator	No	No
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Chassis & Suspension

Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Seat Type	Low Slung Seat Low Slung Seat	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Alloy Alloy
Body Frame Type	Trellis Trellis	Twin Tube Twin Tube
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	No	--

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Brake

Front Brake	Dual Disc Dual Disc	Dual Disc Dual Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	Yes	No
Additional Features	Ride By Wire, Enhanced Patch TechNot Availablelogy (Ept) Ride By Wire, Enhanced Patch TechNot Availablelogy (Ept)	--

Electrical

Indicator Light	LED LED	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED LED	Xenon Xenon
Accessory Outlet	Yes	--