Latest News about Ducati Monster 821 [2017]

I don’t think that we need to spell it out, but yes, we love everything and anything on two wheels. Every scooter and motorcycle has its set of quirks and blemishes, but that doesn’t stop us from making the most of what they have to offer. But there are a few among these which truly steal our heart, which leave an impression behind and make us think about them time and again. Right from humble scooters to litre-class hyper bikes, this list is an ode to some of the most delightful and exhilarating two-wheelers that we have ridden in the past year.

In essence, a streetfighter is a sportbike stripped nearly naked and customised with a more aggressive stance and attitude. Ditch the fairings, add an aggressively shaped headlamp, switch to straightbars and there you have it – a streetfighter. Of course there is a lot more to it than the above three steps, but the basic idea is to make the bike lighter and to a large extent, more usable. With the rising popularity of this genre, the market is now flooded with streetfighters which promise to offer you the thrills of a sportbike in a slightly more practical package. Here is a list of five streetfighters that had us grinning from ear to ear. 

Products that have come out of the Bologna, Ducati factory have amassed a special affection in the hearts of motorcycle enthusiasts. Speed being one of their major attractions, Ducati's Italian horses do behave like the wind once on the road. Speaking about speed, we recently sampled the Ducati Monster 821. Introduced in 1993, the Monster range from Ducati just keeps getting better with age. 

With the MT-09, Yamaha is entering the middleweight league in the superbike territory. It is a light and fast motorcycle with a new wave three-cylinder engine. The MT-09 has been a huge success internationally and with the Indian launch, Yamaha hopes this motorcycle will appeal to buyers here as well.

The Ducati Monster 821 replaced the iconic Monster 796. Despite receiving a series of technological and mechanical upgrades, the Monster 821 continues to stay true to its origins as an out and out lightweight streetfighter. The Monster brand has been around for some time now and has made a name for itself.