| Engine | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 821 cc | 781 cc |
| Max power | 112 hp (@9 250 RPM) | 110 hp (@10 500 RPM) |
| Max torque | 65 lb ft (@7 750 RPM) | 60 lb ft (@8 500 RPM) |
| Redline | 10 500 RPM | 11 750 RPM |
| Idling speed | 1 200 RPM | 1 200 RPM |
| Management | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Layout | DOHC Desmodue V2 | DOHC V4 |
| Compression | 12.80:1 | 11.60:1 |
| Oil capacity | 2.84 quart | |
| Oil type | 10W40, Motul 300V 10W40 | 10W40 |
| Spark plug type | NGK IMR9B-9H, DENSO VNH27Z | |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 | 16 |
| Bore | 88.0 mm | 72.0 mm |
| Stroke | 67.5 mm | 48.0 mm |
| Throttle bore | 53.0 mm | |
| Weight to power | 4.04 lbs/hp | |
| Power to weight | 619 hp/2500lbs | |
| Battery type | 12V 10Ah |
| Gearbox | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Sequential | Sequential |
| Clutch | Wet | Wet |
| Drive | Chain | Chain |
| Chain type | ||
| Gears count | 6 | 6 |
| Primary ratio | 1.85 | 1.939 |
| Final drive | 3.067 | 2.687 |
| 1. gear | 2.466 (57 mph) | 2.846 (58 mph) |
| 2. gear | 1.764 (79 mph) | 2.062 (81 mph) |
| 3. gear | 1.4 (100 mph) | 1.578 (106 mph) |
| 4. gear | 1.181 (119 mph) | 1.291 (129 mph) |
| 5. gear | 1.043 (135 mph) | 1.111 (150 mph) |
| 6. gear | 0.958 (147 mph) | 0.965 (172 mph) |
| Chasis | Ducati Monster 821 | Honda VFR800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders head | Aluminium twin-spar |
| Front susp. | Upside down 43mm forks, 5.12 in travel | 41mm fork, 3.94 in travel |
| Rear susp. | Aluminium double-sided swingarm, adjustable monoshock. 5.51 in travel. | Monoshock, 4.72 in travel |