{"id":2971,"date":"2018-06-10T23:56:36","date_gmt":"2018-06-10T23:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/?p=2971"},"modified":"2018-08-14T09:24:03","modified_gmt":"2018-08-14T09:24:03","slug":"ducati-monster-821-2018-first-impressions-and-review-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livingwithgravity.com\/ducati-monster-821-2018-first-impressions-and-review-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Ducati Monster 821 (2018) – First Impressions and Review in India"},"content":{"rendered":"
With its design and electronic system borrowed from the 1200, optimized part-cycle, revised driving position: the new Ducati Monster 821 is the most “Universal”<\/strong> Monster ever created. This monster also offers a new sport potential.<\/p>\n DUCATI MONSTER 821: THE MOTO-STATION TEST<\/strong><\/p>\n Italians have two passions in life: soccer and bikes. It is true that their national team has just been eliminated so no world cup for them. But fortunately, with the launching of the Ducati Monster 821 at this year, they have enough reasons to keep smiling.<\/p>\n Ducati Panigale V4 S Vs. BMW HP4 Race<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n A less demanding driving position<\/strong><\/p>\n The Saddle is at 810 mm from ground level and with a quick arrangement in the setting can be taken down to 785 mm and the handlebar is a little bit higher and closer to the driver: on the new incarnation of the little Italian monster, we adopt a driving position with less effort on the wrists. The hanger, of a reasonable width, offers a perfectly natural ergonomics, thus not requiring you to stretch out your arms a lot.<\/p>\n Though It looks almost unchanged, the new reservoir can hold 2.5 liters more than before and it still retains a certain fineness to the crotch. You won\u2019t have to get your legs too folded, thanks to less inclined footrests. Admittedly, they still remain a little high, but it remains suitable for riders of an average height.<\/p>\n Same as on the Monster 1200, you cannot ride over obstacles without feeling the heel of the boot that comes knocking on the plate on which is fixed the rear footrest. To cruise around in the city, it’s ok, but if you want to take it to the circuit, this will feel very much embarrassing. This is definitely the price to pay if you have to add an extra passenger to your own weight already.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Big heat<\/strong><\/p>\n When riding in town, where gear shifts are frequent, the clutch is much appreciated for its smoothness and the gear box which never dries up, turns out to be very precise. In addition his, the Ride-by-Wire technology distills a smooth response to acceleration, making it easy to enjoy the Ducati Monster 821 to its full potential.<\/p>\n 14 Day Inspiring Journey to Ladakh\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n If the twin is within the 2,500 rpm – 3,000 rpm interval, it immediately responds smoothly in a very comfortable sound. Unctuous if you clean it, it is downright villainous when jostled. At low and mid revs, there are no disturbing vibrations that are felt. On the other hand, stuck in the traffic at more than 30 \u00b0 C, it heats terribly! The fans of the huge radiator expel the stale air to the legs and, on the right, the exhaust pipes.<\/p>\n Fortunately, with a shorter turning radius than before, a center of gravity better placed to reinforce the control and a homogeneous mass distribution, the new Monster (yet 10 kg heavier than the 796) is even more manageable and agile at low speed. On an averagely rough pavement with a few damaged areas, the suspensions of the 821 show a very good absorption capacity. On the flatter seat than before the rider enjoys a good comfort and we imagine that once equipped with the high bubble and Ducati side bags, the Monster 821 “Strada” could easily make the happiness of the amateurs of occasional long trips.<\/p>\n A twin with character!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s got character, but not temperament!<\/strong><\/p>\n Our second day of driving confirms the new versatility claimed by the midsize roadster. In the traffic of Pune, the Monster 821 showed proof of a very dynamic behavior. Stalled between 3,000 and 6,000 rpm in the 6th, it is wound on a net of gas.<\/p>\n Handling, cornering, keeping the course on course: the Monster 821 hardly gives room for any criticism. Agile, light, offering itself to her pilot, in the winding she leads with a simple look, always a satisfactory comfort. It is flawless in driving casting, allowing to roll with ease from one turn to another. To round this all up, its crankshaft engine is pretty much lighter as compared to the Desmodue 796 generates much less inertia.<\/p>\n