BMW F 900 R 2024 vs. Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

BMW F 900 R 2024

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Overview - BMW F 900 R 2024 vs Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

BMW F 900 R 2024

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Technical Specifications BMW F 900 R 2024 compared to Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

BMW F 900 R 2024

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

BMW F 900 R 2024

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	86 mm	Bore	88 mm
Stroke	Stroke	77 mm	Stroke	67.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	105 HP	Engine power	112 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	92 Nm	Torque	89 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	13.1	Compression Ratio	12.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Valves per cylinder	Valves per cylinder	4	Valves per cylinder	4
Valves	Valves	DOHC	Valves	Desmodromic
Displacement	Displacement	895 ccm	Displacement	821 ccm

Suspension Front

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

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Four pistons
Technology	Technology	radial	Technology	radial, Monoblock

Brakes Rear

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

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	180 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	2,140 mm	Length	2,154 mm
Width	Width	815 mm	Width	867 mm
Height	Height	1,130 mm	Height	1,061 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,518 mm	Wheelbase	1,480 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	815 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	211 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	205.5 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW F 900 R 2024

The BMW F 900 R is a full-grown motorbike. 895 cc, 105 hp and 92 Nm smell of versatility. The F 900 R fulfils this promise completely. The motorbike, including electronics and components, does a great job in every situation. But of all things, the heart of the bike, the engine and transmission unit, does not shine in premium gloss.

Great cockpit and functional connectivity

Extensive electronics can be operated logically

Very accessible but still very casual handling

Motorcycle rides bland and reserved but also wild and sporty when needed

Pleasant seating position

Wide choice of equipment and configuration options

Low and high seat options available

Suspension allows wide range of use - comfortable but also direct and precise.

Gearstick a little stiff - with and without quickshifter

Engine runs a little rough and exudes little elegance at the top

Poor splash guard at the rear