Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016 vs. Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016 compared to Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	87 mm
Stroke	Stroke	67.5 mm	Stroke	63.5 mm
Engine power	Engine power	112 HP	Engine power	92 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,250 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	89 Nm	Torque	75 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	7,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.8	Compression Ratio	11
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	Desmodromic	Valves	OHC
Displacement	Displacement	821 ccm	Displacement	755 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	Showa

Suspension Rear

Brand	Brand	Sachs	Brand	Showa

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston
Technology	Technology	radial, Monoblock	Technology	Wave
Brand	Brand	Brembo	Brand	Nissin

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	90 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	21 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,154 mm	Length	2,325 mm
Width	Width	867 mm	Width	838 mm
Height	Height	1,061 mm	Height	1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,480 mm	Wheelbase	1,560 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	785 mm	Seat Height	850 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	205.5 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	208 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	16.9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

In the long-term test, the Honda XL750 Transalp proves to be a versatile and reliable adventure bike that combines touring comfort with solid off-road capability. It is not a sports bike, but an honest, uncomplicated adventure bike for anyone looking for a reliable bike for road and gravel. Minor weaknesses in the suspension and electronic settings hardly spoil the overall very positive impression.

Balanced ergonomics

Height touring comfort

Cultivated engine

Reliable

Good-natured handling

Solid off-road capabilities

Good braking performance

Smooth clutch

Non-adjustable windscreen

Soft suspension

ABS not fully disengageable

Traction control resets itself

Narrow knee angle

Little punch in the upper rev range

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster 821 Dark vs Honda XL750 Transalp

Price Ducati Monster 821 Dark

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Price Honda XL750 Transalp

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Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016 vs. Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Technical Specifications Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016 compared to Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati Monster 821 Dark 2016

Honda XL750 Transalp 2024

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Ducati Monster 821 Dark vs Honda XL750 Transalp

Price Ducati Monster 821 Dark

Price Honda XL750 Transalp

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