Ducati Monster 821 2018 vs. Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Ducati Monster 821 2018

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Overview - Ducati Monster 821 2018 vs Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Ducati Monster 821 2018

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 821 2018 compared to Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Ducati Monster 821 2018

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Ducati Monster 821 2018

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	97.6 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	80 mm
Engine power	Engine power	109 HP	Engine power	100 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	86 Nm	Torque	112 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	12
Fuel system	Fuel system	Injection	Fuel system	Injection
Degrees	Degrees	90	Degrees	270
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	Desmodromic	Valves	OHC
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	821 ccm	Displacement	1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	Marzocchi
Diameter	Diameter	43 mm	Diameter	43 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	120 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	140 mm	Travel	120 mm
Material	Material	Aluminium	Material	Aluminium

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Tubular	Frame type	Central tube
Rake	Rake	65.7 degree	Rake	22.3 degree

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	320 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Shock mount	Shock mount	Semi-Schwimmsattel	Shock mount	Fixed caliper
Actuation	Actuation	Hydraulic	Actuation	Hydraulic
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	radial
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Brembo

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	245 mm	Diameter	220 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston
Shock mount	Shock mount	Fixed caliper	Shock mount	Floating caliper

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,154 mm	Length	2,099 mm
Width	Width	867 mm	Width	778 mm
Height	Height	1,061 mm	Height	1,097 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,480 mm	Wheelbase	1,413 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	809 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	206 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	216 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Equipment

Equipment	Equipment	LED-Headlights	Equipment	LED daytime running lights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 821 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Triumph Speed Twin 1200 2021

The better is the enemy of the good, this saying once again proves to be impressively true in the case of the new Triumph Speed Twin. The British have worked on the weak points of the predecessor and thus turned the classic beauty into a real riding machine that does not have to hide from modern naked bikes. Unfortunately, tall riders cannot enjoy the small 1200 quite as easily as riders under 1.85 metres. Be that as it may, the Speed Twin is the perfect modern classic motorbike for me - it combines classic looks with modern handling like no other motorbike on the market today.

Superb engine

quality workmanship and material feel

torque in every situation

playful handling

good chassis

high-performance brakes

Strong heat development under the driver

a little too petite for tall pilots

large turning circle