Ducati Monster 821 (M 821) suspension setup and specs

Ducati Monster 821, 2014 to 2017: adjustable rear preload and rebound, 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel, 36 psi cold rear tire pressure, 179.5 kg (396 lb).

Model years covered: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Ducati.

2014–2017 Ducati Monster 821
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Ducati Monster 821

2014–2017 · naked · 821 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel140 mm (5.5 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front, solo33 psi · 2.3 bar
Rear, solo36 psi · 2.5 bar
Front, two up36 psi · 2.5 bar
Rear, two up41 psi · 2.8 bar
Front tire120/70 ZR17
Rear tire180/60 ZR17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1480 mm (58.3 in)
Rake24.3°
Trail93.2 mm (3.7 in)
Seat height785 mm (30.9 in)
Weight179.5 kg (396 lb) dry
Factory model codeM 821
Front brakeDual 320mm discs, radial-mount Brembo M4-32 4-piston monobloc calipers
Rear brakeSingle 245mm disc, 2-piston floating caliper

Other Ducati Monster 821 generations: 2018–2020

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