Ducati Monster 797

What’s Good

Ducati with over 25 years experience in designing the Monster bikes comes up with the simple classy look of Ducati Monster 797 which is more accessible in terms of newbies and capable enough to provide the sporty performance to the experienced riders. The smaller bike full up to-the-top with elegance recapitulates its ancestors and identical to Monster 900 in style-making is now available with pricing INR 7.77 lakh. The Italian machine is so enticing at an impromptu look and gathers the throng of passerby with its simple and sophisticated pure appearance. The bike holds the eyes with its predecessor styled rounded headlight and likely centerpiece steel- tube design frame from head to tail which is uniquely identified with the Monster’s trail. It has the Ducati multimedia system with USB port beneath the seat which allows connecting the smartphone and shows navigation, message, and calls on the screen. Some of the attractions are:

• New aluminum double-sided swingarm
• External fuel tank lock
• LED indicators
• Treilles frames
• Bulky tank
• Rounded headlamp
• Ducati multimedia system

Power And Mileage

Ducati Monster 797 is powered by 803cc L-twin motor. It has a bore diameter and piston stroke of 88*66 mm. The air-cooled engine makes the maximum power of 74.7 BHP at 8,250 RPM and maximum torque of 68.8 Nm at 5,750 RPM. One of the alluring points is that 80% of the torque works at 3,500 RPM making a noticeable grunt sound even at lower RPM. The engine and performance of Monster 797 are identical to Scrambler. It has a six-speed transmission which gives quick and linear exposure while shifting the gears. Some of the attractions are:

• 803cc L-twin engine
• Max power 74.7 BHP at 8,250 RPM
• Maximum torque 68.8 Nm at 5,750 RPM
• 6-speed transmission
• Bore and stroke of 88*66 mm
• 80% of the torque at 3,500 RPM

Handling And Riding

The bike is quite assisting to riders while deviating from lower revs to higher and makes the move linear and quick without intruding the riders. It gives great handling and stopping power with twin 320mm semi-floating discs and four-piston Brembo monobloc M4.32 calipers at upfront and Bosch ABS control system. Besides these, it supports riding and controlling by Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres accommodating 10-spoke and 17-inch wheels. Stability of the bike is maintained by non-adjustable 43mm Kayaba upside-down forks at the front and a Sachs single-shock with 150mm wheel travel at the back.

Maintenance

Ducati offers specific training to its staff to mark up the level of performance; so it is advisable to only visit the nearby Ducati service center for servicing. The service intervals are made so long to enjoy more riding than spending hours at the service center. It offers oil service at an interval of 12000 km or 15000 km to ensure key checks for maximum efficiency. Desmo service inspects the engine with proximity and should be offered when bike covers 30,000 km. Apart from these two, there is also an annual service for the bike to check up wear and tear parts.

Safety

The brakes are tremendous in providing amazing stopping and controlling powers. It provides safety with precision by Bosch ABS control system. Although it is without traction control and riding modes, ABS fulfills and performs equally well in controlling it smoothly. Some of the attraction in safety are:

• Bosch ABS control
• Front and rear disc brakes
• Six-speed transmission

Verdict

Overall, the Italian bike Ducati Monster 797 is powerful and quick; gives great pleasure to experienced or neophyte riders. This comes up with INR 7.77 lakh and in this price range, it is more worthy than its rivalries. The bike gives a pure look and elegance against its name ‘Monster’ and reiterating likeness to ancestors when comes to performance and power.