Ducati Monster 821 2016 vs. BMW R 1200 R 2009

Ducati Monster 821 2016

BMW R 1200 R 2009

Overview - Ducati Monster 821 2016 vs BMW R 1200 R 2009

Ducati Monster 821 2016

BMW R 1200 R 2009

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 821 2016 compared to BMW R 1200 R 2009

Ducati Monster 821 2016

BMW R 1200 R 2009

Ducati Monster 821 2016

BMW R 1200 R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	101 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	73 mm
Engine power	Engine power	112 HP	Engine power	109 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	89 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	12
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	821 ccm	Displacement	1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,154 mm	Length	2,145 mm
Width	Width	867 mm	Width	872 mm
Height	Height	1,061 mm	Height	1,285 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,480 mm	Wheelbase	1,495 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 821 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

BMW R 1200 R 2009

The predecessor was already able to be ridden in a sporty manner as well as convincing on tours, the new R 1200 R can do even more - thanks to the pannier system (of course at extra cost), travelling is still no problem, but it masters sport even better. Thanks to the now partially water-cooled boxer twin-cylinder engine, it is wonderfully agile - 125 hp may not seem like much on paper, but the engine pushes incredibly and behaves in a cultivated manner to boot. The chassis and brakes also score highly and the seating position is sporty and upright, covering a wide spectrum from wonderful fun to long-distance touring. Unfortunately, BMW also understands the trick with the surcharge list perfectly. The basic model is well equipped with ABS that can be deactivated, traction control that can also be deactivated and two driving modes, but many interesting gimmicks are almost obligatory - and of course drive the price way up.

Sporty look

powerful engine

good sound

comfortable seating position

ABS and traction control standard

two riding modes

Many cool features only available at extra cost

poorly readable speedometer and rev counter