While the Kawasaki Z800 is a very popular sportsbike in the middle-weight category. However, last month saw two more naked superbikes enter the Indian market. The Ducati Monster 821 & the DSK Benelli TNT 899.
So if you’re in the market looking for a 800cc naked motorcycle, here is a quick comparo to help you figure out what suits your bill.
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Ducati Monster 821 |
Kawasaki Z800 |
Benelli TNT 899 |
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Price (ex-Delhi) |
Rs. 9.09 lakh |
Rs. 7.35 lakh |
Rs. 9.48 lakh |
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Engine capacity |
821cc |
806cc |
898cc |
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No. of cylinders |
L-Twin |
In-line 4 |
In-line 3 |
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Power |
112 PS @ 9,250 RPM |
113 PS @ 10,200 RPM |
115 PS @ 9,000 RPM |
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Torque |
89.4 Nm @ 7,750 RPM |
83 Nm @ 8,000 RPM |
88 Nm @ 8,000 RPM |
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Gearbox |
6-Speed |
6-Speed |
6-Speed |
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Chassis |
Trellis |
Perimeter |
Trestle |
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Weight |
205.5 kg |
231 kg |
215 kg |
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Fuel tank capacity |
17.5 litres |
17 litres |
16 litres |
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ABS |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Headlamp |
Single-piece |
Single-piece |
Single-piece |
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Tail lamp |
LED |
LED |
LED |
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Exhaust |
Side mounted, twin pipes |
Side mounted, single pipe |
Under seat, single pipe |
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Instrument cluster |
All-digital |
All-digital |
Digital + analogue |
Benelli TNT 899 is the most expensive with just a couple of horses extra, but misses out on ABS. The Kawasaki Z800 still remains the bike to beat when it comes to pricing.
What would you pick amongst these three?
Ducati Monster 821
Kawasaki Z800
DSK Benelli TNT 899