2015 Ducati Monster 821 vs 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet

Full specifications comparison • 2 motorcycles

Comparing 2 motorcycles
2015 Ducati Monster 821 2015 Ducati Monster 821

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, Testastretta 11° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder,
Power
82.4 kW / 112 hp @ 9250 rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
205.5kg / 453 lbs
2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet 2025 Honda CB 750 Hornet

Naked bike

Engine
Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Power
90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Top Speed
N/A
Weight
192 kg / 423 lbs
Full Specifications
General
Year2014 - 152025
Make ModelDucati Monster 821Honda CB 750 Hornet
Dimensions
Seat Height785 mm - 810 mm / 30.9 in - 31.9 in795 mm / 31.3 in
Wheelbase1480 mm / 58.3 in1420 mm / 55.9 in
Ground Clearance-140 mm / 5.5 in
Height-1085mm / 42.7 in
Length-2090 mm / 82.3 in
Width-780 mm / 30.7 in
Weights & Capacities
Wet Weight (kg)205.5192
Dry Weight (kg)179.5-
Dry Weight179.5kg / 395.7 lbs-
Fuel Capacity17.5 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal15.2 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Wet Weight205.5kg / 453 lbs192 kg / 423 lbs
Performance
Max Power82.4 kW / 112 hp @ 9250 rpm90 hp / 67.5 kW @ 9500rpm
Max Torque89.4 Nm / 9.1 kgf-m / 65.8 lb-ft @ 7750 rpm75Nm / 55.3 lb-ft @ 7250rpm
Engine
Displacement821 cc / 50.1 cu-in755cc / 46 cu-in
Engine DetailFour stroke, Testastretta 11° L-Twin, 4 Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder,Four stroke, parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam, OHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke88 x 67.5 mm87 x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio12.8:111.0:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooledLiquid-cooled
ExhaustStainless steel muffler and aluminium and cap; lightweight 2-1 system with catalytic converter with 2 lambda probes-
Fuel InductionElectronic fuel injection system, 53mm throttle bodies with full Ride by WirePGM-FI electronic injection
IgnitionMarelli electronic -
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
ClutchAPTC multi-disc wet clutch with control cableWet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
Final DriveChain, Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 46Chain
Gear Ratios1st 37/15 2nd 30/17 3rd 28/20 4th 26/22 5th 24/23 6th 23/24-
Primary DriveStraight cut gears, ratio 1.85:1-
Transmission / Drive6 Speed 6 speed
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders headSteel diamond
Suspension - FrontKayaba 43mm upside-down fork41 mm Showa SFF-BPTMTM USD
Suspension - RearProgressive linkage with adjustable monoshock. Aluminum double-sided swingarmMonoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm,
Rake24.3°25˚
Trail93.2mm / 3.7in99 mm / 3.9 in
Wheel Travel - Front130 mm / 5.1 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheel Travel - Rear140 mm / 5.5 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Wheels & Brakes
Brakes - Front2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Monobloc Brembo M4-32 callipers, 4-pistons, axial pump with ABS as standard2 x 296 mm floating discs, 4 piston Nissin radial calipers
Brakes - RearSingle 245mm disc, 2-piston floating calliper with ABS as standard equipmentSingle 240mm disc, 1 piston caliper
ABS-2 Channel
Tyres - Front120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II120/70ZR-17M/C 58W
Tyres - Rear180/60 ZR17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II160/60ZR-17M/C 69W
Wheels-5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium
Wheels - Front10-spoke in light alloy, 3.50" x 17"17M/C x MT3.50
Wheels - Rear10-spoke in light alloy, 5.50" x 17"17M/C x MT4.50