BMW F 850 GS versus Ducati Monster

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
BMW

BMW F 850 GS

Adventure
Ducati

Ducati Monster

Naked
Much more grown-up and not far from the big boxer sister.
The manufacturer BMW is obviously convinced of its F 850 GS and recommends the machine... "... People for whom no destination is too far and no distance too remote. Experience the world with a companion that is so reliable, robust and powerful that it can even work with your... weiter
BMW F 850 GS
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Monster driving fun!
Built since 1993 and over 350,000 times, Ducati does not shy away from radical changes with the 2021 variant of their monsters. The striking feature of a tubular space frame is searched in vain on the new monster. Instead, the... weiter
DUCATI Monster (2021) | TEST (deutsch)
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2018 bis 2023
Built von 2021 bis 2024~
RRP 13.000 €
RRP 12.390 €
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de
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Competitors

Pros:
  • raised seating position
  • good handling on and off-road
  • Wide range of extras and accessories
  • successful appearance
Pros:
  • Fun
  • good standard equipment
  • Lighter, stronger, better to handle and still cheaper than the previous model
  • A2 version with 35kW available
Cons:
  • Windscreen could be slightly larger
  • Price skyrockets with extras
  • not quite as manoeuvrable
Cons:
  • More expensive than most competitors
  • lots of plastic on the sides

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.593 mm
Length : 2.305 mm Height : 1.356 mm
Seat : 860 mm until : 880 mm
Weight : 229 (max: 445 ) kg
Wheelbase: 1.474 mm
Seat : 820 mm
Weight : 188 kg

Engine

Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 853 ccm
Hub: 77 mm
Hole: 84 mm
Cooling: wassergekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: V2 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 937 ccm
Hub: 68 mm
Hole: 94 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6

Performance

Maximum speed: 204 km/h
Performance: 95 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 92 NM bei 6.250 U/Min
Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 4 l
Reach: 341 km
Maximum speed: 226 km/h
Performance: 111 HP at 9.250 U/Min
Torque: 93 NM bei 6.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 280 km

Chassis

Frame type:
 Steel bridge frame in shell construction (steel)
Front suspension:
 Upside-down fork, Ø 43 mm (travel 204 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 219 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 90/90 21
Rear tyres: 150/70 R17
Frame type:
 Cast aluminium (aluminium)
Front suspension:
 Marzocchi USD fork 43 mm (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Mono strut (travel 140 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Alu two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 120/70 17 inches
Rear tyres: 180/55 17 inches

Brakes

Front brake
 Double disc (∅ 305 mm) Rear brake
 Disc (∅ 265 mm)
Front brake
 Double disc, Brembo with radially mounted four-piston calipers (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
 Single disc, two-piston (∅ 245 mm)

Conclusion - what gets stuck

For so many years, Ducati stuck to the typical appearance of the monsters that change was really time. But how many monsters are still in it? We find a lot when you are open to change. You'll see how well the new monster will sell. In any case, however, the target group is likely to have become much wider. The new monster is also interesting for holders of the A2 driving licence, because after 2 years you can not open the 35 kW to the full 111 hp, but at least to 95 hp. And that should ensure many years of driving fun. In short, the reworking of the monsters seems clear and thoughtful to us and could give a new lease of life to the monsters' success story.

Our thanks go to Ducati-Hamburg for the test bike.

Price/Availability/Colours/Years of Construction

  • Price: 11.250€
  • Years of construction: from 2021
  • Availability: from 2021
  • Colours: red, grey, black