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New Ducati Monster Light, Powerful, Fitting and JUST FUN!

Last Update: 28 October 2021

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New Ducati Monster Light, Powerful, Fitting and JUST FUN!

The new Ducati Monster represents all the essence of Ducati in the lightest, most compact and accessible form possible. The Monster is a motorcycle that marked the history of Ducati like few others. It is the best-selling model ever: more than 350,000 have been produced since its presentation.

Ducati’s engineers focused on reducing weight and making the bike more accessible to people of different sizes. The new Monster represents all the essence of Ducati in the lightest, most compact and accessible form possible. You can already guess it from the name: Monster, nothing else.

The recipe is the original 1993 Monster: a sporty engine, but perfect for road use, combined with a Superbike-derived frame. All that you need to have fun, every day.
The result is a bike with an advanced, easy and efficient chassis, capable of immediately establishing the perfect feeling with the rider. The riding position is easier on the wrists and the engine offers an excellent balance between power, torque and ease of handling.

New Ducati Monster – Sporty And Fun!

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New Ducati Monster – Sporty And Fun!

The Monster is powered by the Testastretta 11° 937 cc twin cylinder L-shaped engine, with desmodromic distribution. Compared to the previous 821 it increases in displacement, power, torque and decreases in weight (-5.3 lb) to contribute to the lightness of the bike and offer better rideability. It now delivers 111 hp at 9,250 rpm with maximum torque of 68.7 ft lb (9.5 kg) delivered at just 6,500 rpm, delivering efficient and reactive throttle response. Thanks to the increased displacement, the torque is improved across all revs, particularly in the medium-low range, most suited to the road and through corners. This will guarantee thrilling performance as well as riding ease and pleasure, also supported by the new gearbox and the Ducati Quick Shift Up / Down fitted as standard.

New Ducati Monster – Light!

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New Ducati Monster – Light!

To ensure maximum fun, great attention was paid to weight reduction in the creation of the new Monster. Chassis, accessory elements and superstructures have been redesigned from the ground up to create a compact and lightweight bike, perfect for everyday use as well as for sports use.

The aluminium Front Frame replicates the same concept found on the Panigale V4. It is short and attached directly to engine heads. With a weight of only 6.6 lb this frame is 9.9 lbs 18kgms lighter (60% less) than the previous trellis, helping to reduce the dry weight of the bike to just 366 lbs.

Each component has been redesigned and lightened: the rims lose 3.75 lbs and the swingarm is lightened by 3.5 lbs. The rear subframe decreases by 4.2 lbs thanks to the GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) technology with which it was made, that has allowed the optimisation of shapes and surfaces to the benefit of lightness and dimensional compactness. The total weight saving is 39.7 lbs compared to the Monster 821.

New Ducati Monster – Easy In Any Situation!

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New Ducati Monster + Easy In Any Situation!

The height from the ground of the seat of the new Monster is 32.3 in (820 mm). This, combined with the narrow sides of the bike, allows the rider to put his feet on the ground very easily. A seat is available as an accessory that reduces the height from the ground to 31.5 in (800 mm), while still maintaining good padding. And, for those who wish, a spring kit can be purchased to lower the seat height to 30.5 in (775 mm).

To ensure maximum manoeuvrability at low speeds and facilitate manoeuvrings from a standstill, the steering angle has been increased to 36° (+7° compared to the 821). The handlebar has been brought closer to the rider’s torso by about 7 cm to have a more upright riding position that guarantees greater comfort and control. The foot position has also been changed, to reduce the bend of the leg. All this translates into greater riding ease, even in city traffic.

New Ducati Monster – Hi Tech!

The standard equipment includes ABS Cornering, Traction Control and Wheelie Control, all adjustable to different levels of intervention. The sporty character of the bike is also underlined by the Launch Control which ensures lightning-fast starts. This electronic equipment allows to express the performance of the bike in all safety.

There are three Riding Modes (Sport, Urban, Touring) that allow to shape the character of the bike according to tastes and needs. Everything is easily managed through the handlebar controls and the 4.3″ colour TFT dashboard featuring racing graphics that echo those of the Panigale V4, with a large rev counter that shows the indication of the gear inserted.

New Ducati Monster – Customization!

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New Ducati Monster – Customization!

To allow each Monsterista to make their bike even more unique, decal kits have been created that enhance the shapes of the Monster and celebrate Ducati’s sportiness. For those wishing to accentuate the style of their Monster in an even more distinctive way, alternative styling kits will be available. As with all Ducati motorcycles, a wide range of Ducati Performance accessories is also available, such as the double Termignoni approved silencer with carbon fibre end caps.

The new Ducati Monster is available in Ducati Red and Dark Stealth with black wheels, Aviator Grey with GP Red wheels.

For those who want the bike with an even sportier image, there is the Plus version in the same colours with an aerodynamic windshield and passenger seat cover as standard.

 

Pricing:

  • USA pricing  MSRP $11,895 for the Ducati Red colour; Monster Plus starting at $12,195 for the Ducati Red colour; Monster in Dark Stealth and Aviator Grey colour MSRP $12,095, Monster Plus starts at $12,395 for Dark Stealth and Aviator Grey colour.
  • CANADA pricing: MSRP $13,495 for Ducati Red; MSRP $13,895 Monster Plus in Ducati Red; Dark Stealth and Aviator Grey MSRP of $13,695; Monster Plus in Dark Stealth and Aviator Grey starts at MSRP of $14,095

The Monster will be available in Ducati dealerships in the United States and Canada starting from April 2021.


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