Ducati India today has launched their latest Monster 821 naked sport bike. The launch was scheduled on Twitter while post launch the Managing Director of Ducati India, Sergi Canovas Garriga answered Q&A session on Twitter itself. The all new Monster 821 has been designed to pay homage to the legendary Ducati Monster 900. The style cues of the motorcycle has been taken from the bigger sibling- Monster 1200.The Euro 4 compliant liquid-cooled Testastretta 11° engine of new Ducati Monster 821 is capable of delivering maximum power of 109 hp (80 kW) at 9250 rpm and 8.8 kgm (86 Nm) of torque at 7750 rpm. The new Monster 821 also features the Ducati Safety Pack, which comprises of Bosch 9.1MP ABS system and Ducati Traction Control. Maximum power and throttle response of the bike can also be adjusted via the Power Modes. Riding Modes allow easy adjustment of ABS, Ducati Traction Control and Power Modes, letting riders transform the new Monster 821 into three different motorcycles, each with a distinct personality.
Commenting on the launch occasion, Sergi Canovas Garriga, Managing Director of Ducati India said,
For the last 25 years, the Monster has consistently delighted biking enthusiasts across the world. This year is the 25th anniversary of the Monster and we’re very proud to introduce the new Monster 821 in India, in this special year. The new Monster 821 has been designed with the aim of creating a slim and a sporty motorcycle which highlights the original concept of “Sport Naked” and gives maximum riding pleasure.
The new Ducati Monster 821 priced at Rs 9.51 Lakh (Ex-Showroom) and the bike comes in three classy color options- Yellow, Red and Black. The bookings for the new Monster 821 are now open and deliveries will start by the first week of June across all Ducati dealerships in Delhi – NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi & Kolkata.
By: Farhan Kashif