Ducati Monster 797: Ducati’s naked street bike

The Ducati Monster has been renowned for being a straight-forward, no-nonsense bike that’s been around for more than 25 years, and still looks stunningly modern. The Monster 797 is an iconic motorcycle, and the new Monster sports new body panels and is in no way similar to the first-generation bike but retains what the original was known for, without making any compromises.

Engine

Packed neatly within the frame is a 803cc, twin-cylinder engine that produces 75bhp and 69Nm of torque. The motor is liquid-cooled and comes paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. The Ducati Monster 797 is BSIV-compliant.

Specifications

The 797 is not only a stylish looker, it is also very sporty and compact. Since this is a naked motorcycle, there isn’t much bodywork. It has the typical appeal of a Monster with good paintwork and quality finish. It gets an oval headlamp up-front, a muscular tank and a swept-up tail section. The exposed trellis fame looks very cool; so do the red 10-spoke alloy wheels. It also sports a stubby exhaust. The fully digital instrument cluster features trip meters, speedometer, tachometer, clock, odometer, average time, speed and engine oil temperature. The switchgear is of good quality. In terms of dimensions, the Monster 797 is 2099mm in length, 830mm in width and 1080mm in height. The multi-plate clutch makes the clutch very smooth and light. Performance isn’t particularly staggering, but there’s sufficient power on tap and the bike does well within city limits. The bike surges ahead upon opening the throttle, and it can manage a top speed of 210kph. Vibrations can be felt at around 8000RPM. But the L-Twin engine is super smooth when ridden sedately, and it sounds really nice with the throaty exhaust. Power delivery is linear and the revs rise without any trouble. The gearbox works well, but the engine heats up and comes in the way of the riding experience. At 193kgs, the bike’s weight is quite manageable. The ground clearance, on the other hand, is 180mm, while the bike has a wheelbase of 1435mm and a seat height of 805mm.

Mileage

The Ducati Monster 797 has a fuel tank capacity of 16.5 litres. In terms of mileage, the bike is capable of returning 19kmpl by ARAI, in BSIV guise.

Mechanical Parts

The Monster 797 has very balanced ergonomics, and the positioning of the handlebar, foot pegs and seat make for a very committed posture that allows the rider to have a good control over the bike. The handlebar is nice and wide, and the seat provides good comfort for the rider, although the pillion doesn’t have the same privilege. Ride quality is very good, and makes the bike a perfect fit for Indian roads. All bumps are soaked in with aplomb. But around corners, the bike doesn’t feel like it’s glued to the tarmac. The bike is agile and very nimble. The tyres could’ve been better in terms of grip, and the brakes offer good bite. At the front, the bike rides on upside-down forks, while the rear gets a Sachs mono-shock absorber. As far as the chassis is concerned, it is built around a tubular steel trellis frame. The Monster 797 runs on 120/70 ZR-17 tyres at the front and 180/55 ZR-17 tyres at the rear. Retardation duties are taken care of by disc brakes at the front and at the rear.

Features

The bike comes loaded with a slew of features like an LED headlamp and tail lamp, ABS, alloy wheels, pass light switch, fully digital instrument cluster, digital trip meter and engine kill switch.

Colours

The Ducati Monster 797 is available in two shades only: White and Red. Red is certainly a colour that is bound to be a favourite among young riders.

Brochure

Feel free to step into a showroom or browse through the company’s website to know all the necessary details on the bike. It will help you with details that cover specifications, colours and accessory options.

Prices and Variants

The Ducati Monster 797 is available in one variant: Monster 797 Standard for ₹ 8.08 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). For further details and the on-road price of the bike, you can head to autoX.

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