Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

Australian Road Rider Bike Guide 29

Naked Bikes

Powered by the lively 821cc twin-cylinder Testastretta 11° engine, the Monster 821 delivers 112hp.

It’s built light and focuses on the iconic Monster design cues and modern safety technology.

Dating back to 1969, Honda’s four-cylinder CB range has a proud history of centralised weight

and strong engine performance. Crisp, aggressive lines and an angular silhouette give the

CB650F exceptional visual appeal while the low centre of gravity, upright riding position and wide

handlebars offer excellent control.

DUCATI MONSTER 821

$16,990–17,990

DUCATI MONSTER 1200R $27,790

Engine: Testastretta 11° L-Twin, 4

Desmodromically actuated valves per cylinder,

liquid cooled

Displacement: 1198.4cc

Power/Torque: 110.3kW @

9250rpm/126.2Nm @ 7750rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, wet multi-plate slipper

clutch with hydraulic control. Chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70 ZR17 R: 190/55 ZR17

Seat height: 795–820mm

Kerb weight: 185kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 16.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/15,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: BETTER, FASTER MONSTER

Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 16-valve DOHC

inline 4

Displacement: 649cc

Power/Torque: NA

Transmission: 6-speed, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70R17 R: 180/55R17

Seat height: 810mm

Kerb weight: 208kg

Fuel capacity: 17.3L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/6000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: CB EVOLVED

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: Testastretta 11° L-Twin, 4

Desmodromically actuated valves per

cylinder, liquid cooled

Displacement: 821cc

Power/Torque: 82.4kW @ 9250rpm/89.4Nm

@ 7750rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, APTC slipper and self-

servo wet multi-plate clutch, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70 ZR17 R: 180/60 ZR17

Seat height: 785–810mm

Kerb weight: 179.5kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 17.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/15,000km

VERDICT: UNMISTAKABLE MONSTER

Engine: Testastretta 11° DS, L-Twin cylinders, 4

valves per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled

Displacement: 1198.4cc

Power/Torque: 117.7kW @ 9250rpm/131.4

Nm @ 7750rpm

Transmission: 6-speed, wet multi-plate clutch

with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive,

slipper action on over-run, chain fi nal drive

Tyres: F: 120/70 ZR17 R: 200/55 ZR17

Seat height: 830mm

Kerb weight: 180kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 17.5L

Warranty/Service interval: 2 years, unlimited

km/15,000km

SPECIFICATIONS

VERDICT: GOING NAKED ON A MONSTER HAS NEVER BEEN THIS POWERFUL

The new Monster 1200 is a sports icon that has been totally renewed while staying faithful to the

original values that have made it unique. Still unmistakably a Monster, it is even more beautiful and

even more technological.

It’s a Monster like no other — lighter, sharper and more powerful. This is one Monster that’s just as

at home on the track as it is on the street.

DUCATI MONSTER 1200 $20,990

HONDA CB650F $9999

LAMS APPROVED

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