2016 Ducati Monster 821 | First Ride

[@voidbringer5059]

I've got a 2015 and I cannot express how awesome this bike is. Even nearly 2 years after I bought it, it still brings a smile to my face every time I press start.

[@AVNinjaLLC]

821 Monster stripe- Best bike I've ever had. My sportbike was killing my back, this thing rocks. I always have people staring at it.

[@isaachepworth7066]

5:20 dont complain about where the clutch engages cause that little knob on the clutch cable adjusts that

[@isaachepworth7066]

11:00 that can also be adjusted with the knob on the throttle cable

[@isaachepworth7066]

Manamon​ me or chase?

[@theswaff699]

Manamon i dont see you at over 500 thousand suns

[@spyantreas]

true that's what i was thinking.. maybe he never worked on a bike to know

[@isaachepworth7066]

xxroyalxtigerxx but dude, the clutch adjustment is the same on every bike

[@magneto675]

The word you are searching for is character. The bike has character

[@bigchungus2667]

This is the video that made me fall in love with motorcycles, damn

[@JosephCoffell]

Utility is what I think this bike is for. Proper daily commut from point a to b and beyond. If all I had was this bike to get around in, I would do so with a smile!

[@ClutchFirst]

What's good Chase! Riding a Duc will always take time to get used to, cuz those bikes are torque monsters! It can get choppy if you are not used to blending the clutch and throttle or chance the front sprocket. Also, I made sure I pick up the true sound of the monster on my vids, so viewers can have a real good understanding. Good vid man!

[@akai_oches]

Will you ever do First ride of Burtale 800 Dragster(in my opinion best looking bike ever)?

[@ilhanomar1332]

SPI CREATIONS thats so true

[@FPSCat]

Oh my god yes this so much

[@TommiSRP]

The bike looks amazing ! The only downside to it is that it sounds a bit boring with the stock exhaust , but no one makes a more beautiful exhaust that that stock triple is .

[@KingLuis1985]

sounds completely different in person. it has a thud that doesn't transfer through the mic. Check my page. My audio turned out slightly different/better I think.

[@LazeBlaze]

Brutale Dragster 800 rr!!!

[@pinto246]

I laughed when you said it's got that "something ". I have a monster 796 and that why I bought it. It shifts hard with tons of false neutrals, it doesn't like going slow, no wind protection but my god does it make you smile. And if you took it to the mountains you would love it as long as you rode it hard.

[@anniehaylett9731]

I have one after 3yrs on a Ducati sixty2 scrambler, progressed to a big bike! 2 weeks in. At the 1st ride, omg I’d made a mistake “got to sell it , too tall too heavy for little ole me at 5.4” but now its got its lowered seat I’m beginning to love it. & The big tank is great for a rest and regain composure at the lights! I do need a little more confidence on cornering and undulating roads, as I feel the steering is being snatched from me, oppose to the scam where I felt like I was in charge … early days but I hope I stick with it !

[@Mr.DMZ.]

My 2013 Ducati Monster 696 is so awesome! The mirrors suck (replaced) but everything else is great! so much torque and so much fun. It's my daily commuter. The engine sounds so delicious

[@UnionCanion]

you know it's italian when it's mysterious and beautiful and could potentially kill you. Cheers from Bologna, Italy (where all ducatis are made) ;P

[@alfiospuson7165]

Si però non gasarti tanto perché le fanno a bologna o in emilia romagna i think that you must be very s....d🤮 after two miles they are broke an cost a fortune to repair most unreliable bike ever made what a piece of junk crap🤮

[@shashanklaur507]

It does look great in white but I think a Ducati should always be in that Glorious Red.

[@moridin0014]

the dark r version is pretty nice imo too

[@overknight5278]

Shashank Laur i want a mate black all black one ot looks bad ass, the red screems a lot,

[@overknight5278]

Shashank Laur screams*, the last guy i saw riding one here in chicago was a grey with red rims and the red side bars the thing besided the engine

[@mattsloop2736]

I have the white one and its awesome

[@Cartsp70]

OverKnight 52 that’s the 1200

[@gflinski]

I own this bike and love it. Almost all the quirks he says the bike has I agree with. I still love the bike. I don't regret buying it one bit. I got used to the turn signals and ergonomics of the foot position and the hard shifting. The shifting actually took me a bit to get used to but now I know how it acts. Its honestly what you are used to and the more you ride anything, the more it becomes natural. Love my Monster!

[@jagdeepkh]

I was waiting for this one :) Already bought this bike a couple of months ago. Awesome machine pulls so hard from the get go makes you smile everytime

[@victorsaheki]

5:20 so why dont you adjust the clutch cable before you ride the bike?

[@raeneshadow]

Seriously. Comments like his in the video drive me bonkers. "Oh the clutch almost has to touch the bars". So...? Just means it needs adjustment, that's not a factor of the bike. Argh!!

[@matteo.bassini5819]

how about this if anybody complains about the clutch, go buy a honda bike with DCT. seriously, the technology is there for people who complain but why aren't they getting it?

[@darkrider]

I have a Monster 821 and I don't think thats the case even with the factory setting. When you are riding it you just need a little pull on the clutch to shift no need to pull the whole thing.

[@yourguyrollo2114]

Hey brother I just wanted to say thank you for all the insight and attention to detail on your videos. Keep up the good work and keep making more videos of these series. I love that it is an actual genuine review without somebody just praising the bike in order to sell it.

[@JaretCampisi]

Great video Chase! I actually agree with you regarding that "certain thing you can't quite describe about a Ducati." I think it has to do with the fact that the bikes are really built to be a piece of art. The engines are unique, and it has that Italian passion that really shines through with the feel and the ride of the bike. I'm going to be taking out a Monster for a first ride this weekend so it will be interesting to see how I feel compared to your review. Great work as always :)

[@kabf226]

Jaret Campisi nice video about the 2020 821

[@volcano-potato4438]

Ahhh

[@RogueMogul]

For the single sided swingarm you would have to swing for the Monster1200, it does look amazing though. Also, false neutrals between 5th and 6th happen every so often on Ducatis. One other thing, the 821 motor loves high revs, so while it does have a decent bit of torque down low, it really comes alive once you get up to 6k rpm and above.

[@jordanacton9976]

The problem you had with with randomly shifting to neutral happens with me on my 96 M900. You gotta put some gusto into the shifts

[@essex__rider]

16:35 I'm not gunna ramp that!

[@MargusMoto]

The word you were looking for is "soul". That bike has soul! ;) (was practically screaming this throughout the video :D ) And character...

[@poeperdhe]

Haha true..i want a du-kaw-di very badly but just too poor..for now !!

[@MargusMoto]

I know the feeling.. I call the Ducati Scrambler Urban Enduro my Eleanor, because I will always want her, but never have her.. or more like - I almost had her, but it will never work out..

[@ckboy023]

Soul is the right thing, Ducatis have so much personality, I would love to see him ride an old air-cooled one and see what he thinks of it, they're so much better.

[@MargusMoto]

I figure, what is better is a lot determined by where do you come from.. Us fresh riders probably find it hard to understand what everyone found so incredible in those old moody, heavy, and hard to control machines of the old.. But I must honestly say, before I have properly ridden one myself I will not judge any bike.

[@ckboy023]

What I mean by better is that everything people seem to rave about on Ducatis, old Monsters have more of, and my S2R doesn't have any low down torque/having to rev it to be fun problems, also it can do u turns and is a single sided swing arm bike

[@phatsmitty]

14:45 to 14:55 - it is the Monster factor, it has been with that model ever since the introduction in 1993. "It" is something that many other manufacturers have tried to emulate. I owned a 1996 750, I know what I'm talking about.

[@anouaroudra]

you detailed the bike more than the factory knows about it lool

[@CBRboy1717]

I had a Monster 696 for a couple years. I had false neutrals every so often too. Typical Ducati, but it was still the favorite bike I ever owned.

[@braaapattack2937]

I rode that, a 1200 monster and a hypermotard at a demo event at my local Ducati dealer. And your 100000% right. It's only happy at idle or full throttle. Anything inbetween and none of them where happy

[@ren4x401]

Just picked up a 821, totally agree about the throttle and low speed riding being not great. But man it loves to rev!

[@TheGuyWho3415]

first ride starts at 2:07

[@heyheyjaytube]

All I have to say is, I get this I totally get it. I owned one loved every minute. Flat black 696, noisy clutch deep loud exhaust and the best looking bike anywhere.

[@hectororosco7450]

That undescribable feeling that you couldn't get into words chase, I understand what you mean just so you know lol and yes that white and red body with black engine is simply beautiful.

[@mroaktree1162]

lol my 696 pops out of gear relatively often. 4th->5th or 5th->6th it happens pretty often. Gotta give 'er a good kick. Sucks though shifting up to 6th it doesn't have much feedback at all so it's hard to know... Happens on the way down too sometimes... 1st, 2nd, and 3rd are good but the other three gears sometimes have a mind of their own. From what I've read though that's just a Ducati thing. I've learned to live with it although I've had a few pucker moments trying to get around cars and it jumps out of gear when I snap down into 4th. You're right about one thing for sure: The Monsters beg to be ridden hard. Ride it slow and it will punish you for it.

[@brendanelliotttt]

Why do they always make stock fenders stick so far out?

[@MargusMoto]

So that if you'd happen to be stuck in the rain, you wouldn't get shitload of water and dirt on your back.. ;)

[@righthoekstra]

in my country for example the rear wheel cannot be stick out over the bike itself,,,

[@brendanelliotttt]

Ahh ok, I'm new to riding so I didn't know :)

[@MargusMoto]

No worries, there are a lot of Sunday riders, that don't ever take their bike out of their garage when there's a chance of rain and never find these things out the hard way.. :P

[@jongeephotography]

Many governments require the license plate to be at the outermost portion of the vehicle, that's why they make those hideous "tails"

[@edinson1613]

You're right about the sound, I havent heard a single video which does the big v twin sound justice. In person its just sooooo meaty, brutal, best sounding bikes on the planet :) I feel like what you were trying to say is its nothing in particular just the way the whole bike is put together feels lovely. The sound is a big part of ducatis for me personally. NIce vid man.

[@WolfGamingK]

Great video chase. Do you plan on ever doing a first ride on the vulcan s? It's one of the bikes i'm looking at for a first bike. :D

[@chaseontwowheels]

Not sure if that's on the list yet. I'll have to add it to my "to ride" list!

[@WolfGamingK]

Sweet, thanks!

[@МагМагазин-я7ц]

+chaseontwowheels умяов

[@МагМагазин-я7ц]

+WolfGaming аа

[@k_alexander7968]

chaseontwowheels hey i ordered stickers on october 15th and they still havent showed up. And i havent gotten any notifications that they have been sent or anything. Help me pls

[@ozzyg82]

It's funny seeing him ride my bike for the first time. Actually lots of very observant points, most of which I too have experienced, all the little gripes he mentions are true to my real life, everyday experience. Good vid.

[@yamahammer4413]

Chase! I'm kinda surprised you don't like the transmission/clutch. I've gotten a lot of seat time on a 2000 Ducati Monster M900Sie, and the trans/clutch is an absolute dream. Butter smooth, positive shifts, clutch that bites strong but won't surprise you. Beats every new bike I've ridden. Hope Duc didn't ruin the new gen Monster. You ought to ride an M900 some time!

[@noneyadam]

come on Chase when are you going to do a first ride on the ZX-14. I seen that they have one

[@azwatson6271]

The problem you were mentioning at 10:40 is called throttle adjustment, it is not a factor of the bike being poorly made. The throttle is adjusted by the mechanics when being PD and made ready for sale or test riding.

[@JensenAzotea]

Appreciate the brutal honesty dude!

[@ericleblanc4984]

Which would you prefer, a Ducati Monster 821 or Triumph Triple Street RS?

[@mr_sowong9464]

Yes

[@RoxasEarnshaw]

I think street triple is a much all around better bike. But there is something with Ducati that you can't explain. I ended up buying a 2016 821 monster. I've never been so attached to a bike in my life. That and my 2006 fz6

[@frogk04]

I've also noticed the Monster line doesn't have a good turning radius. It's the same with my S2R. Getting into false neutral happens easily too. You have to commit into shifting up or down a complete solid click. Try to halfa** it to shift faster just isn't gonna fly.

[@WatchThisPlay]

Question for the next Q&A on moto mumble- if you let a friend ride your bike and he wrecks who pays to fix it? I'd love to hear y'alls thoughts. Going through this right now....awkward situation to say the least.

[@iGoVroomVroom]

If they're an actual friend, they'd pay for it. It's like what Han said in Tokyo Drift, "I have money, it's trust and character I need around me. You know, who you choose to be around you lets you know who you are. One car in exchange for knowing what a man's made of? That's a price I can live with."

[@XPsychowaffleX]

If you wreck a friends bike, you should pay for it. Been there. Done that.

[@robertn4840]

you're gonna wanna hop into the live stream so they might see the question. But if your bike is insured your insurance should cover at least some of the damages, but if you don't want to get insurance involved, or it makes you insurance goes up in cost, your friend should pay for the damages if they wrecked the bike. Also depends on the wreck, was it his fault or did someone else cause the wreck?

[@gooddogtreats5511]

(Is not this Poster the guy who wrecked his friend's Ducati a while back? He might know yeah.)

[@WatchThisPlay]

Good Dog! Treats! Lol...

[@silasbelcher3788]

Hey Chase, I know you give feed back as to if your feet touch the ground, and overall fit, but you can remind people in your videos your dimensions? i.e, I'm 5'9", 31" inseam, and there is a few bikes I don't feel confident sitting at a red light with.

[@wasikengwee]

9:15 : false neutral* it happens to me all the time during the 600mile/1000km run-in, and still happens to me occasionally if I do not kick harder when changing gear from 5 to 6. often freaks me out especially on highway but have gotten used to it since, just clutch in again and gear up.

[@arthurge92]

Had this bike for a year, was so good to ride it everyday !

[@rightlanerider177]

Best intro since the Fz09 review,this was a top notch.

[@mrexpatjohnny]

Chase, the only way I think you could record a Ducati well, is get a sound studio mic, like a 'Sure' and throw a wind sock on it, or get something like 1 of the Rode directional mics, which pick up outdoor sounds really well without too much background noise! Good luck man! As for Ducati, I actually liked the 09+ Monster's better for the exhaust position being away from the leg.

[@ianthomas3653]

First ride a harley. Just saying i am a sport bike kinda guy, but i am curious to your take on it.

[@DcEvoIX]

The seat on them is like a lazy boy lol. I fell in love when I sat on it. The stuff you said about having torque in turns and up top in straights like you're moving through time is why I love my Harley Dyna.

[@hxgianni1]

Try to shift Clutchless, Is pretty nice, and is really nice hitting corners and hills.

[@Knox-umbra]

The white and red immediately makes me think Motonosity would love this bike

[@filofilo8127]

I have the 2016 dark. It has character ,torque everywhere, sounds great . It is different to the norm. You have to ride one to understand just what it can do. It's involving.

[@vii2991]

How have you found the reliability on it?

[@filofilo8127]

@@vii2991 Ducati have improved their reliability alot in recent times. Service intervals are 12 months or 15000klm. Desmond service at 30000klm. Have had no issues with my bike.

[@vii2991]

@@filofilo8127 nice I was thinking of buying a 2015 Dark or a Yamaha XSR900. Only thing that held me back was a concern on reliability and a feeling that the monster engine may leave me wanting more vs the XSR. Other than that I prefer the looks of the monster and it’s quality feel.

[@filofilo8127]

@@vii2991 Engine wise the ducati has plenty of torque. Yamaha would be a bit more linear. Test ride the bikes if possible.

[@vii2991]

@@filofilo8127 will do thanks for the responses!

[@ntt1713]

it's wonderful to watch C2W's videos at 0.5 speed, he sounds intoxicated driving up and down Cobb Parkway. also, cutting off a Honda Element constitute maneuverability on a motorcycle.

[@sukisv]

I'm really thinking about buying the 821 stripe. But as far I just had japanese bikes, with an easy clutch and easy gearbox. This thing with changing gears and ending up in Neutral, seems a bit shitty? Dangerous? or is the bike characters and sound waving away all negative points? :)

[@Skyerzen]

OK, about the exhaust pipe. It's called an "equal length header" what is does, it tries to make sure the exhaust gasses from one cylinder don't interfere with the gasses from the other causing undesired pressure differences. Between this bike and the FZ-09, which one would you prefer? I was going to get this bike. But the hot exhaust on my leg, and the terrible shifting made me think twice about it. The FZ-09 even with the crappy throttle and cheap ass suspension felt a lot more fun for me. There was something about that triple shoving hard from the get go that just swooned me.

[@Skyerzen]

Antreas zeusson actual no they aren't. the worst bikes are Harleys. 2012 and newer Ducatis are good! really well made, cutting edge technology, and much more reliable. The only thing I dislike of Ducatis is that they are V (or L if you prefer) engines. I like triples better!

[@kana22693]

I've heard that new Harleys are also reliable these days, too bad they're $5k-$6k overpriced.

[@Skyerzen]

+Edward Armstrong yeah, Harleys are reliable... for 1920s technology and 21st century prices, they better be...

[@overknight5278]

Riggro why not change the exhaust, i want one that leads to thr back of the bike under the seat, and one thats silent

[@Skyerzen]

+OverKnight 52 I usually don't like changing the exhaust of a vehicle unless I will get it pro-tuned at the same time.

[@gms1611]

Bella moto, io ce l'ho uguale, rosso Ducati. Faresti un video per lucidare i collettori? Grazie

[@cyclonus01]

Can a beginner start on this bike if you leave it in urban mode

[@Haziqevo]

I've got a 795 monster and the issues you had in the video are just how I felt coming from riding a CBR500. Shifter is heavy, sudden neutral from not shifting hard enough and suddenly panicking for petrol haha.. I like your videos!

[@Haziqevo]

Another thing.. yes it gets hot during idle.

[@roonierogers7240]

I get so excited when i see a new first ride video out and its a sick bike

[@alibaba02121996]

I reckon the clutch cable was slack. Probably why it doesn't go into neutral and why you have to pull it all the way in to change gear

[@Jalexander61]

Its a MONSTER and wants to be ridden like one! thats all I can say... do it and you'l have a blast! Great Review!

[@TheOpi45]

then you need to try out honda cb 900 f hornet an older bike i know but i bet you will love it

[@glaywinters5231]

Bought 2019 821 2 weeks ago loving the bike it need a bit practice to get some muscle memory it’s an amazing bike

[@lukelaputka7164]

Did you get the red one or yellow?

[@glaywinters5231]

@@lukelaputka7164 Red

[@ankleninja]

MSF suggests that during the day you ride with your brights on all the time. Slow on a Monster is loads of fun compared to an 1198.

[@davelassell]

The "Little lines" on the fuel tanks are for expansion. That's why the filler has a neck. Usually.

[@R6foreternity]

The ZX-14 sitting on the right at the beginning of the video to compare to the Busa you rode a few months back. Loved the cinematic by the way, keep up the awesome work!

[@KumaKawazaki]

chase that intro was freaking amazing bro. Your intros are getting better and better. Definitely about to elbow drop that like button.

[@blackhatch46]

FZ09 has ALL the bite off idle. Scary but AMAZING!

[@__Leon__]

some bikes do the thing where it can slip into neutral between the 5th and 6th gear if you don't push the shift lever up enough.

[@MargusMoto]

yeah.. the infamous false neutral... Chase had it happen on Ducati Scrambler as well (not sure if it was between the 5th and the 6th)... also it happened on my 2003 Honda cb600f Hornet, which was simply due to a lazy shift.. so really not all that uncommon... ;)

[@__Leon__]

ElectroMoto yhea if your bike does it really often then you should get it checked out but if it just occured once its fine.

[@MargusMoto]

Leon Well.. it did it once or twice... and I sold it a few weeks ago, so I think I'm good :P I have much more confidence in my "new" BMW :D

[@__Leon__]

ElectroMoto haha well good for you ;) mean while im stuck on a 50cc due to regulations.. 6 more years and 3 more licenses wich will cost me thousands of bucks and i could ride a bike like this :( i hate the netherlands with all these stupid rules made by people wich i cant even vote for..

[@MargusMoto]

Leon Wow.. that is a tough road you have to walk down.. :O Meanwhile you could pick up motocross or enduro riding, both which will make you a way better rider than any of us think we are in the long run.. But it does cost quite a lot... Much of the moto world does, I guess..

[@dehCremus]

Hey Chase, are you able to ride MV agusta's? Those bikes are so sweet, you can call them art

[@zbmoto8597]

Absolutely beautiful first ride impressions and video. Good job chase

[@paulemilrk]

I have a Cagiva (it's a daughter company of Ducati). Grtting into neutral on the Cagiva is hard too

[@geoffreypingree105]

Chase can you please do a first ride on a Ducati panigalle. Any engine size. Please!!!

[@seinfeld11123]

its got a neutral finder by the looks of it. a half click in any gear will find neutral

[@danieljohnston4423]

Sick bike m8 hopefully u don't crash it Ik u won't though sick synaptic shots u put so much effort in to these videos just for us a big thanks to u keep up the good work hopefully when I'm older I'll have a bike

[@bibiranger]

the exhaust of this bike is extremely good, compared to any other standard exhaust this thing sounds phenominal, heard it irl, trust me... :)

[@dimos5422]

18:00 so a bike with terrible gearbox and shifter plus not a very good clutch is a bike someone whould like to have in a city ?

[@RailsideSkate]

Please put the Hypermotard or Hyperstrada on your list of bikes for the First Ride series! I would like to see how it compares to the Monster.

[@michaelhernandez9463]

Can do a first ride on a 2019/2020 Ducati monster 821 I know how much like quick shifters and auto blippers on naked bikes

[@bogthing1]

So many nice roads over there, nice to see you go up 372, etc. Just a thought...

[@simon6677]

Is the clutch friction zone not something you can adjust by manipulating the tension on the cable? If so, why even mention that. It's just how they had it installed at the shop not a nuance of the bike itself. And another thing I've seen complaints about in these first rides is the throttle free play. Thank's another thing I'm pretty sure you can adjust.

[@alexanderzamora3323]

What kind of camera amount is that? 2:11

[@saxxyJ]

Whats that song in the beginning, during the close up bike shots?

[@BelliSenior]

consider a first ride on the mv augusta brutal or the f3 800

[@OpenThrottle5]

what is that big black round lens like thing on your gopro (helmet) is it some sort of filter??????

[@Twinspinner]

My Ninja 250 had false neutrals occasionally too, but I'd never expect the kind of transmission kinks that bike has to be on such a higher end bike

[@vicky13ist]

nice song in starting...which song??

[@arrrg6936]

Forgive me, but is there actually any point in the different modes for the bike?

[@badger4361]

I liked the way you stayed calm when that car pulled out on you. I don't rage when that happens to me, I usually wave my index finger at them 'naughty naughty'. :)

[@crjmoto]

That neutral to 2nd accidental wheelie cracked me up! I Had an 800 for a year and was not impressed. An Italian Harley is my best description.

[@hfracing]

i tested a 2016 monster like this myself, and had a couple of false neutrals, didnt really like the shifter/gearbox, it felt nothing like the one in my panigale:)

[@IronicRebound]

yes, yes, and yes! she looks and sounds great

[@UnknownProdrive]

How small does that tacho look. It's either that the tank is very large or a small tacho. Can you read it ok Chase? Looking forward to seeing the new touring/sports Ducati, sorry I forget the name.

[@VISHAL-xh8po]

Hey there guys I’m planning to buy a pre owned Ducati 821 2016 driven less km what you suggest well planned to do desmo after buying if so that bike is good in 2024

[@CrystalisDota]

that feeling is only a OWNER of DUCATI 821 can explain. SHOUTOUT to all the NYC ducatistas!

[@seanonearth]

The shifting in a Ducati gets much smoother after the break in period. So I wouldn't make too much of the clunky shifting on a brand new unit.

[@matthewheslin1029]

Have u already done a first ride on a xr150l

[@jajkic0732]

Had a 696 before. Was not a fan to be honest. I would catch the same hidden neutral that you got between 3rd and 4th gear sometimes

[@zombies4sale]

Dude I always love your shots and editing at the beginning of these first rides you nailed it in this one.

[@tiestoXIV]

Nice bike, I used to not like naked bikes but i started to like them now.

[@tiestoXIV]

TechSoldierOfficial isn’t that a Yamaha? I’ve seen a orange one I fell in love with. Im thinking my next bike would be a monster, an Indian or bmw scrambler.

[@tiestoXIV]

TechSoldierOfficial yeah I was talking about that one, and the one I fell in love with was the Yamaha MT-09 an orange one. Yeah that could be another option for naked ones since Yamaha it’s one of my favorite brand along with Ducati.