2018 Ducati Monster 821 Review 

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best review of the 821 in youtube so far. great video

Mate your review was spot on, especially your comparison with the 797. I just saw both the bikes at my local Ducati dealership and had the same doubts. But you addressed this issue with such clarity and simplicity. Hands down one of the best reviews on bikes I've seen!

As a Ducati aficionado , i have had 8 monsters since the mid '90s , still have 3 in the garage , this was a true account of the 821 , well done young man.

The best put together review of ANY motorcycle test i have ever seen on RU-vid. Nearly petfect video. Flawless explanation of the bike's capabilities and obviously expert knowledge translated in layman's terms so that anyone can clearly understand its content. Thanks for a first class review.

I could watch and listen to your coverage all day; it's broad, has good details and is quite clear. Keep the good work up.

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO. JUST GOT MY LICENSE AND LOOK FORWARD TO TEST RIDING THE MONSTER AND POSSIBLY GETTING ONE. THANKS AGAIN

i can actually recommend doing what he said about ducatis in general. Bought a Diavel for my first bike and the riding modes make it very easy for any kind of rider to grow into the bike. Started riding the Diavel with the urban for the first month only used that mode and later on learned to drive it on sport mode :)

I've owned a 821 for 3 years, i love the thing. It has so much presence, its such a head turner and makes an amazing noise so everyone notices you. Although the newer ones are quieter for Euro4 legality. Also it was my first bike, I ran it in urban for a few months, but the power isn't difficult to get used to even in sport, and it has enough power to never get bored of it. Its also been very cheap to insure (UK), 821 is a great starter bike. Im trying to decide between a new 821 Stealth, or a 765 Street Triple RS.

I don't get why this channel isn't more popular. it's the ONY channel that actually gives full, detialed, coherent reviews.

I have a few arrows in the old garage quiver, but, there's something about my 20yo, high miles, under-powered, single front disc YELLOW M750 that is just hard to resist - for all the reasons you cite here re both the older bikes and this newer one. Cold start on carbs is bad, but brutalistic simplicity of the first gen Monsters is just so perfect for what it is - and these bikes in general. Hard to argue that older bikes with no radiator, big round light, dual exhaust etc. [high mount aftermarket replacement is a must] are not more "pure" if not better looking [replacement of rear sets is the other key mod, along with Ohlins and re-valved fronts]. In general, these are just great do-anything bikes, as you note. Took mine on a 2 day 1100 mile NE tour last Fall and didn't regret it for a minute. If leaving today to repeat would have to think long and hard about whether to take il Monstro or the BMW R bike. Monster may be ubiquitous but there's a reason why! Thanks for the review and all the great content - I'm binge-ing!

There are only a few Bikes that can pull off a yellow pain job, and Ducati is definitely one of them. That thing is pretty darn sweet. The nearest dealer is 350 miles away, so any Ducati is a rare sight around here.

I wish more people reviewed bikes like you. Great detail, keep up the great work!

This is the best most thorough review ive seen on this bike. Good job man

Great review. Ride my 2016 821 year round in beautiful Victoria BC Canada. Climate similar to yours. Love your area, JMU grad. Go Dukes!

Tires last about 3000 miles if riding smooth. Clutch is a nightmare, engine is reving nicely and overall great. Under 4000 RPM is - well real v2 desmo - so better switch gears later. I never experienced much engine heat on the legs. Have a 1200S 2018 now and this is on another level, more refined.

Excellent review. Hit on all the points a rider needs to know. Not too techy and not too basic. I just added the 821 to my collection and this was great to watch before I picked it up!

Very good review, very specific ,clear and precise

Great review, loved the camera angles!

About the tyres, if you are a normal rider they last 18000 km, I just changed them, grtz from Belgium.

Loved this bike, great feel and power. Waiting to get back to it.

Great review! Wow, nice machine...Luv' that Monster! Safe riding!

can anyone tell me i notice 177 mile range on a full tank is that because in sport mode or is this bike only getting around 177 miles full stop?

Would really like to see the two of you review the Monster 1200 with your thoughts on how it compares/differs from the 821. Truly value your opinions. Many thanks. Blessings from Lancashire, England.

Excellent review. You really have a penchant for doing bike reviews. I get more information from yours than the “professional” reviews. Thanks for including female perspective as well. My wife has a Monster 620, and her hearing from a fellow female rider means more to her than normal male reviewers.

What he says at 19:15 is exactly what I was thinking of doing , I’ve never owned a bike or my license. But I’ve ridden a ninja 900 just around the block . And I figured if I get a monster 821 and leave it on urban mode while I learn it won’t seam like a bad idea , that way when I’m more comfortable just switch the modes instead of buying another bike .

Dude... Great review and no F bombs! Nice work covering the switches on the L&R of the bar brother!

best review out there.keep up the good work bro.SUBSCRIBED!!!!

I have the 2017 version and diabolo Rosso 2 tyres and they last around 5000 miles (country lane riding) and suspect the 3's would be similar.

Would this be a case where exhaust wraps would be justified for effect vs looks?

Great review Mario.

my question is I love my 796 light weight air cooled bike but I would love a little more hp and electronics. Would you recommend the switch ?

I would love to see you review more premium bikes , baby monsters are fun but it’s for beginners, hope they can give you monster 1200R or any R for that matter soon , stay save !

Great review. Maybe you can start to dedicate a couple of seconds to the sound of the default exhaust since it's also a pretty good thing to know about bikes.. but overall a good job!

Would you please test ride and review 2018 Triumph 765R and compare it to Monster 821? Thank you great video..

Great review actually maybe the best I've seen. Well done.

this is how you review a motorcycle

Just for reference, how tall are you? I'm 5'8'' with a 30" inseam. Hoping the riding position on the Monster is less stressful on the hips, where I have issues and which is why I had to sell my Triumph Bonneville, couldn't ride it anymore. The foot pegs look like they're positioned back instead of directly under the rider.

Some great riding roads where you live !

i noticed a passenger seat leg.....so am guessing the bike can carry a passenger right???

OLD SKOOL!

Great video bro! I’m looking into getting a ride after years away from bikes and I really like the fit of this bike (I’m 6ft 200lbs) compared to the new KTM Duke 790. My challenge is that up in Canada this 812 is almost $2000 more money. Thoughts??? Comparison?? Thanks

I currently ride a Monster 696 with termignoni and I love it. But I'm thinking to selling the 696 and getting a 821. But like he said, I'm not a fan of the water cooled engine looks. Then again the air cooled engine gets kinda hot and it get old pretty fast.

I love the color that’s the one I want to buy

Yellow naked bikes like the monster and the vtr250 look great!

It is a great review. I don't get the logic of reviewing a naked and then commenting on highway wind issues, something a lot of reviewers seem to be unable to stop themselves from commenting on. Maybe a disclaimer, it is a naked, if you don't like getting beat up on the highway, don't buy it.

So what do you think? Is the 1200S worth the extra money for the better suspension, brakes and extra power? Strictly riding on backroads. No trackdays or really long rides.

When you list features of bike ,you mention steel brake lines ? But in the screen shot you show they sure look like rubber ?

Finally, a proper, proper review of this bike, so thank you! I currently ride a Scrambler and was thinking of upgrading to this one, since I always wanted a Monster. How would you say the throttle response was in comparison to the older 821, if you remember what that one was like? The older 821 had one of the best sounding stock exhausts. This one I believe has been toned down a bit due to regulations. How much of a difference did you notice?

Great video man, very informative! Thanks

😂😂🤣🤣👌.. as I'm watching this..I realized the display on this machine has more technology than anything I've ever owned..pretty impressive..

thanks for the review

Great review! Thank you very much

If I was to buy a Ducatti, it would be yellow with black frame... its the best combo :)

I've a 2016 M1200 and liked it so far! I maybe looking at a M1200S version or the Multi 1260S and I liked the improvements they made on both bikes!

Great Review. I'm gonna take delivery of 821 this month. Can i lower rear suspension a little for adjusting seat height rather than removing 4 blocks located under the seat? I'm 167 cms.

Another great review Mario. Rode the 1200s, but not the 821. Think I’m too tall for it to be comfy, but she looks fantastic.

Do you think there are enough changes to justify upgrading from the 821 from last year?

Great review mate 👍

Great review! I want to choose between the Monster 821 and the Street Triple RS. You got any pointers?

which color bike looks impressive in Ducati 821 red or yellow ?

I thought that's the one you were riding when I demo'd the V4S (thanks for the mention, btw). I rather like that color. Not a fan of those tachs, I prefer analog, but a nice display anyway. Have to try that one (I'm hoping they'll have a 1200 though); very similar displacement to my Bonnie, but a lot more power!

best review IMO.

Nice review!

Another great video! Wife wants a yellow monster. Last bike she had was a yellow buell 1200. Where would you say the power is at? She likes down low grunt and doest really rev it out. Should we look at this or go straight to test ride a 1200?

very well explained

Really good and detailed review! Although I would have liked an opinion on how comfortable a passenger may feel on this machine.

Re: The radiator, they could take a leaf out of Triumph's book (share some ideas before Brexit hehe)

Got mine a month ago with my big daft shoulders I changed my mirrors to razoma bar end retro mirrors .... that was my only let down of the bike

can this motorcycles can be lowered and change to smaller wheels? for short people

How do you rate Monsters reliability in your 16-year Monster riding experience?

Amazing

How tall are you? Wondering if I am too tall for the bike, I am 6.0 - 6.1

Mario, what has your experience with the Monsters been? I'm thinking of upgrading to this new Monster 821, but I'm not sure about Ducati's reliability (especially the electronics).

My bike, i Love it !

Great review sir :)

Doesn't Ducati make a monster that's a 797? Why would they make 2 monsters that are around 800cc's? That aside, that display is so clean and easy to read. I think I may look at one!

my 929 had 150hp why does this bike only have 109hp 20 years later 40 hp less? same weight too. i bought that bike used for 4,000.00 never should have sold it. looks like now they aren't making anything much better for 40,000.00. what am i missing here?

Holy shit, is there a button that tells me i should of had a dump before getting on.

I'll take Triumph street triple rs over Ducati 821. They are about the same price.

Its a Monster

Great bike but surprisingly ugly for a Ducati. Glad to see this bike has great service intervals.

I like 1.0000 Hannah

sounds like scooter

You lost me when you could not keep your hands on the handle bars, you not as good as you think. Good luck.