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Ducati Monster 821 to replace Monsters 796 and 795

In India the 821 will offer significantly greater technology and performance at a substantially higher price point

Overdrive|May 03, 2015, 19:14:33 IST

Ducati's new 112PS Monster 821 has come to India with prices starting around Rs 9.59 lakh approximately, ex-Delhi. The bike is all-new and features a smooth new engine and the full complement of Ducati's safety electronics. To be imported from Thailand under the FTA, the 821 is set to replace both the Ducati 796 and 795. The Ducati Monster 821 sales start in India in June 2015.

Ducati created the 795 as a Monster that used the 696 frame with the 796 engine to create an Asia-specific motorcycle that allowed the lower seat height and certain pricing advantages to open Ducati's doors to a whole new group of Monsteristi. Ducati considers the 795 a successful product but production of both the 795 and 796 has been stopped.

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