The 2016 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan saw some serious fire power from Italian marque Ducati. The 1299 Superleggera was the major highlight of the Ducati pavilion. Ducati unveiled a total of six motorcycles at the event, including the updated Monster family. The brand new flagship of the family, the Monster 1200, presents an entirely new chassis and muscular styling designed with premium components fully integrated with Ducati’s latest technologies.
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Evoking the memories of past models such as the S4R and S4RS, the Monster 1200 boasts an exclusive S model with 145hp of power and and 92ft-lb (125Nm) of torque, wrapped in the new chassis. The motorcycle tips the scales at 182kg (401lb) dry weight. The Monster 1200 S also features high-spec brakes, suspension, single-sided swingarm and lightweight wheels which are combined with Ducati’s best yet ergonomics to offer one of the most attractive Monster ever. The model also combines 8-level traction control, 3-level ABS and 3-level Ride-by-Wire into Ducati’s user-friendly, press-button Riding Modes.
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The Monster 1200 and Monster 1200 S use next generation technologies which are aimed to create an enhanced rider/motorcycle relationship, delivering a high-adrenaline experience while constantly reassuring with the feeling of complete control and ergonomic integration. While the Monster 1200 is presented in Ducati red with red frame and black wheels, the Monster 1200 S offers Ducati red with red frame and glossy black wheels in addition to the striking scheme of white with bronze-coloured frame and glossy black wheels. The new fuel tank is aimed at presenting an even more muscular image, emphasised by a narrow waistline and a compact headlamp.
The Monster returns with the Desmo, liquid-cooled, 4-valves-per-cylinder, 1198cc Testastretta 11° DS motor. The second generation Testastretta 11° Dual Spark engine, which becomes a fully-stressed chassis member with Panigale-style attachment points for the Trellis frame, delivers 135hp of power at 8,750rpm and for the Monster 1200 S, an extra 10hp to 145hp of power at 8,750rpm. Ducati has claimed to have dialled-in an impressive torque curve to further enhance riding pleasure, generating a peak torque of 87lb-ft (12kgm) for the Monster 1200 and 92lb-ft (12.7kgm) for the 1200 S version, both values @ 7,250rpm. The engine also features Mikuni Ride-by-Wire throttle bodies.
Check out the monster in action in the promotional video below:
Check out the complete technical specifications followed by a detailed image gallery below:
| DUCATI MONSTER 1200 | DUCATI MONSTER 1200 S | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Dual Spark, Desmodromic, liquid cooled | Testastretta 11°, L-Twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Dual Spark, Desmodromic, liquid coolí |
| Displacement | 1198.4 cc | 1198.4 cc |
| Bore x Stroke | 106 x 67.9 mm | 106 x 67.9 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Power | 135 cv (99,3 kW) @ 8,750 rpm | 145 cv (106,6 kW) @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 86.8 lb-ft (12 kgm) @ 7,250 rpm | 92 lb-ft (12.7 kgm) @ 7,250 rpm |
| Fuel injection | Continental electronic fuel injection system with Mikuni 53 mm throttle bodies with full Ride-by-Wire | Continental electronic fuel injection system with Mikuni 53 mm throttle bodies with full Ride-by-Wire |
| Exhaust | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and twin lambda probes | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and twin lambda probes |
| Transmission | ||
| Gearbox | 6 speed | 6 speed |
| Ratio | 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25 | 1=37/15 2=30/17 3=27/20 4=24/22 5=23/24 6=22/25 |
| Primary drive | Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1 | Straight cut gears, ratio 1.84:1 |
| Final drive | Chain 530; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 41 | Chain 530; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 41 |
| Clutch | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. |
| Chassis | ||
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame |
| Wheelbase | 1511 mm (59.48 in) | 1511 mm (59.48 in) |
| Rake | 24.3° | 24.3° |
| Trail | 93.2 mm (3.66 in) | 93.2 mm (3.66 in) |
| Front suspension | 43 mm fully adjustable usd forks | Öhlins 48 mm fully adjustable usd forks with TiN |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Front wheel | 10-spoke light alloy 3.50 x 17 | 3-spoke light alloy machined 3.50 x 17 |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II | 120/70 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II |
| Rear suspension | Progressive Sachs monoshock with adjustable spring preload and rebound damping. Aluminium single-sided swingarm. | Fully adjustable Öhlins unit. Aluminium single-sided swingarm. |
| Rear wheel travel | 152 mm (5.98 in) | 152 mm (5.98 in) |
| Rear wheel | 10-spoke light alloy 6,00 x 17 | Y-shaped 3-spoke light alloy machined 6,00 x 17 |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II | 190/55 ZR 17 Pirelli Diablo Rosso II |
| Front brake | 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M4-32 4-piston callipers. ABS9MP as standard equipment | 2 x 330 mm semi-floating discs, radially mounted Brembo Monobloc M50 4-piston callipers. ABS9MP as standard equipment |
| Rear brake | 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper (ABS9MP) | 245 mm disc, 2-piston calliper (ABS9MP) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.5 l (4.6 US gal) | 17.5 l (4.6 US gal) |
| Dry weight | 182 kg (401 lb) | 182 kg (401 lb) |
| *Wet weight | 209 kg (461 lb) | 209 kg (461 lb) |
| Seat height | 785 – 810 mm (30.9 – 31.8 in) | 785 – 810 mm (30.9 – 31.8 in) |
| Instrumentation | colour TFT display | colour TFT display |
| Ducati electronics | Riding Modes, DTC, R-b-W | Riding Modes, DTC, R-b-W |
| Warranty | 2 years unlimited mileage | 2 years unlimited mileage |
| Versions | Dual seat | Dual seat |
| Standard equipment | Passenger seat cover | Passenger seat cover; carbon fibre front mudguard; LED indicators |
*Wet weight Wet weight includes all fluids and fueled to at least 90% of useable tank capacity. (93/93/CE)
