Probably the best reviewer/presenter of motorcycles... Straight to the point, passionate, humorous and just looks like he’s having a natural conversation with another rider after a ride.
Finally, the definitive UK review of the Monster. You're turning into the BBC as your videos always "inform, educate and entertain". Great job as always, Chris!
The content and quality of Bike World put you all in the top league.Up there with Carfection.The photography the scenery and the noises and hooligan antics really do test a bike way beyond most of our wildest dreams.Very enjoyable .Thanks John.
fickle world with shallow people, so easily you worship someone who is popular for 15 minutes... If he makes one little mistake, you will be ready to tear into his flesh!
@@maldridge7630 Personally, I enjoy this gentleman's style. I find a knowledgable and enthusiastic reviewer with an easy going but grounded attitude towards his/her craft easy to like. As for mistakes, they're much more interesting than some practiced perfection we'll never achieve.. Is finding a rider/reviewer you value worship? I'm not so sure. I've only got a few more years of riding left, I appreciate any "new" voice I find that inspires another day in the saddle. That's enough of a connection for me. Good luck sir.
YAY! English test finally! Brilliant review! As a Scrambler owner love the look of this new Monster! Might even consider it in a year or two... Cheers from Ireland
I didn’t like the look at first. But when I went to Ducati dealer it looks way better than on pictures and it feels amazing. It actually make more sense to make the bike lighter and faster.
Nothing boring about a parallel twin with a 120 degree crank. It is effectively the same thing, just in a more compact, easier to make and maintain package.
@@onecookieboy mmmm it’s not the at all. Yes the firing order is the same. Yes parallel twins are cheaper to make and more compact. Although I don’t think they are naturally balanced. I get it why the manufacturers are doing it. Just not as cool. That’s my opinion anyways.
@@f1hotrod527 I had a Monster, an S2R 800, while I enjoyed owning it, I didn't enjoy having to change cambelts every 20k kms. There is no mechanical reason that a parallel twin with a 120 degree firing order would be any less balanced than a 90 degree twin. Each to their own though.
@@onecookieboy the crank angle would be 90°, with a 270° firing order. The only cranks you'll see with 120° (and a 240° firing order) would be in a triple.
@@lordgibbness Yes, sorry, you are right, a 270 degree crankshaft which would imitate a 90 degree V2. I believe that is what Yamaha call a cross plane crank on the Tenere and other twins in the range, as well as the likes of Royal Enfield, Triumph, Honda and BMW. So many advantages of making a parallel twin instead of a 90 degree V twin.
This guy is just exactly what this channel needs! Please more reviews from this guy. Perhaps a comparison of the Monster with the Duke R and Street Triple RS?
@@exothermal.sprocket This competes directly with the 2021 MT-09, 890 Duke (not R), and 765 Street Triple (not RS)... The GSX-S weighs at least 50 pounds more (like the old Monster 821).
@@rjwz28 It's about the horsepower to weight ratio, not just numbers. Why do I say this? Because a 1970's Cadillac weighs a ton, but could be just as fast as one of these bikes with enough horsepower. For instance, the Indian FTR1200 would not be able to compete with a tuned MT-09 and belongs in a lower naked sports bracket, such as the one named (between 690cc and 900cc).
@@exothermal.sprocket Cool story... The GSX-S 750 makes less power and weighs 50 pounds more, while the MT-09/890 Duke/765 STriple all weigh within 10 pounds and make within 5hp. They also all include or offer QS/IMU/TFT/etc, while the GSX-S doesn't. The FTR is irrelevant.
Got my Monster in late August, calouldnt be happier with the ride, positioning is great, I love the engine and how it handles. This is my second bike and I love it.
I have fond memories of a certain Monster 1100 Evo with a set of Termi pipes under the tail. Took a demo ride on one of those back when they were still being made in that speck. 2nd gear throttle wheelies perfectly controllable, just roll on. Felt like a compact, well-handling Chevy V8 of grunt and sweet sound. Vibrated and shuttered a lot until you hit the magic RPM and everything smoothed right out. This 937 engine model I'd have to rip off the entire exhaust and find an system with big throated muffler producing deep barking sounds. It wouldn't be Ducati otherwise.
@@RicardoSilva-qp4bb ah ah ah... nice one! NO WAY man! I'm a "T"rue believer, not a "T"raitor! LOL I can't live without those Bonneville Parallel Twins' crackle&rumble !!! Italians never seduced me... can't afford them (garage bills, that is...lol) although nowadays technology has evolved greatly and every top quality manufacturer has evolved beyond the point of questionable reliability ( Heck, even R.E. is loosing it's old cloth of blame and shame for poor components parts and materials... ) But no, no, no, no, no, no, no... I'm a fan boy, no doubt and no shame to ASSUME IT! On my book, "T" stands for True love and devotion, beyond reasonable rationality... Bonnies suit me. Period. Said&done. Cheers mate, see you around the corner... ✌🏼😎 🇵🇹 PS - nonetheless, ... quality never passes unnoticed ... and my monogamous devotion doesn't stop me from appreciating what crosses my line of sight, especially if t's wrapped around a superbly well done VIDEO and COMMENTS like BIKE WORLD's and Chris' ! But concerning Bikes, you know the Portuguese saying: " HE WHO HAS LOBSTER AT HOME, DOESN'T WASTE TIME EATING LUPINES ELSEWHERE " 😉😅😜
@@luisribeiro4267 Nice mate. Well said. 👍 Regarding Chris from the video. Judging by the way he rides these "test" bikes I bet he really does not hate ANY bike. He just rides the heck out of ALL of them (as we all should) and enjoys each one of them to bits (as we all should). 😁 Be seeing you around. ✊👍
Great content as always...was a little suprised you were luke warm on track capabilities of the new Monster (esp as Ducati pushing as such) as it has the same motor as the Hypermotard and that bike is a beast on the track. Possibily not for someone your level but maybe a new or intermediate rider?
I like how the old Monster looked much more, but this is probably better. I like the idea of the low-end shove. Wider service intervals, especially valve checks?
I like the looks and i really like the blinker placement. More manufacturers should do this, and maybe also on the rear to not have dangly bits hanging around
Yep. I have an F900R and it's almost insane that it's also now considered a middle weight. It's wild what we get in "affordable" naked class these days.
Gorgeous bike....I've been on sport bikes for 25 years and have recently switched to the nakeds because of a bad back, I wish I had made the switch a long time ago.
Great review, very nuanced technical infor, and it is presented exceptionally well. Any notes on the typical stereotypes about Ducatis, like the engine heat?/ Cheers.
Having the chance to own different bikes from different manufacturers i can confirm what you say about how Ducati's have a distinctive characteristic to how they ride (slow wheelies, clutch feel, etc.). The Panigale 1299 and Multistrada V4 that I owned and now own are bikes much harder to wheelie for longer distances than any ktm or Yamaha I've owned
Another one great review, thanks for that. I'm now trying to choose which bike to get, Ducati Monster like this or Indian FTR 1200 rally. Any thoughts?
I watch this entire video on my TV three times just because I was waiting to see if it indeed did wheelies you are by far one of my favorite of all time test bike riders and you started off talking about wheelies and yet I didn’t see that one very disappointing won’t stop me from watching you because you’re very good but please do another test because I love this new bike and I want to get it and I know it will wheelie wheelie but I’d love to see you do it LOL
Funnily enough I have never been much of a fan of the looks of the Monsters, but I really like the more modern styling. Great review as always by the way.
Chris: “Don’t get hung up that it doesn’t have a trellis frame” Me: *eye twitching* Btw awesome review, love the content and the fact you compared it to the unique Ducati feel and character to the older air cooled models. That’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.
I do like the look of the 821 more and have wanted one for a long time but I believe this is about 40lbs lighter. Definitely gotta take that into consideration
Honestly, starting with the 696 I thought Monsters had lost the retro look anyway. The trellis frame looked more and more out of place with the rest of the styling changes... glad to see a proper refresh of the Monster.
Very cool review. Enjoyed! Thanks. How you you rate it at city speeds. From sneaking through traffic to getting away ahead of the line at the lights and then backing off to save the licence, to sitting on 60 mph on a highway? I plan to test ride when I can but keen on your more experienced thoughts.
Honest review that cuts through the noise. If it feels, sounds and runs like a Monster then I forgive the rest. Full disclosure; I own a dark stealth ‘02 M750 so I can afford to be less critical about aesthetic evolution-I’d call this new design, function over form. How very dare I say, un Italian 😳 This clip is Designer approved ✅
Excellent, mature, no nonsense review that covers all the bases. I’ve had 3 air-cooled Monsters, but they lost me when they went water-cooled and the pipe-work was just really ugly. I now have a Street Triple 675 which I’m ready to replace. This is an interesting option, but possibly too low power, for similar money as a Street Triple 765 RS with Ohlins etc. The cornering ABS is a win here though. Also, I suspect like all ‘baby’ Ducatis, including V2, it won’t have paint lacquer, so paint will just rub off - which is ridiculous.
Oddly, the Tuono 660 especially with the imu & quickshifter ticked, is also just over 10 grand. This Monster seems a better bet if only for an engine with 'character' (?). And the original Monster got the trellis because that was what the best Ducati sports bike of the day had, it wasn't designed as a retro, just became a bit of one by getting old. This reinvigorates the Monster.
here you go www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.1391045,-3.737815,3a,75y,254.73h,82.5t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sU0zAm7dj21BnFRBM46D3fg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en&authuser=0
An honest review. As an owner of the first generation trellis frame (monster 695 2006) I must say, firstly I was dissappinted of Ducati dropping the trellis blah blah blah... but the weight loss, the power, the electronics etc. makes it a perfect streets bike. I mean autoturn off turning signals?? Wtf :))) me and my friends were always “fantasizing/joking” about that:D come on: 166kg dry weight, 937cc, 111hp, 93nm at 6500, 30.000km desmo service interval. For that price? Solid naked bike from Ducati. Needless to say, nobody said sh!t about the streetfighter V4 not having a trellis frame also:D when it came out, no one mentioned it once!!:D Peace from Slovakia
great review as always mate . but will stick with my 796 ... i do think though if and when they get round to making a baby street fighter that could kill off the monster . keep up the good work and i hope date night was fun !
You're the Mr. Rogers of bike reviews man; and that's a compliment. Monsters are my favorite to ride in the Ducati line-up since the M900, and I had serious doubts about this new one, until this review. I will at least add it to my test ride list. Thank you.
Great review as always, street Triple 765 would have been a more equal comparison than the trident... more power, better adjustable suspension! I guess the rest is down to looks
How many average riders adjust their suspension. My bikes have adjustable shocks but never touched them. As an average rider I can not tell the difference between nissin or brembo m50 or Stylemas. Professional riders can.
honestly this channel only needs this guy to review bikes. he is brilliant.
100000%
He's good, great in fact, but i prefer John Hogan. And his dry wit.
Either way, its a great YT channel that i have been subscribed too for some time.
The guy shooting the video isn't too shabby either
Thanks!
I also like more John Hogan, but this guy is also brilliant. Two of the best motorcycle reviewers on TH-cam!
Probably the best reviewer/presenter of motorcycles... Straight to the point, passionate, humorous and just looks like he’s having a natural conversation with another rider after a ride.
I really like this presenter, eloquent, humorous and straight to the point. Nice work, keep it up.
Finally, the definitive UK review of the Monster. You're turning into the BBC as your videos always "inform, educate and entertain". Great job as always, Chris!
It's a VERY long time since the fuckin' BEEB "informed, educated or entertained" anyone. More like "propaganda, bullshit and nonsense".
The content and quality of Bike World put you all in the top league.Up there with Carfection.The photography the scenery and the noises and hooligan antics really do test a bike way beyond most of our wildest dreams.Very enjoyable .Thanks John.
i feel like this man could sell you sand in sahara or house in antarctic. his dilivery makes me want to by every bike he review
100% Facts!!!
yeah hes the kind of guy who can sell sands to arabs.
You can tell he's absolutely enjoying what he does and is a no bs, says it as it is kind of guy! Plus he has the skill to back it up.
fickle world with shallow people, so easily you worship someone who is popular for 15 minutes...
If he makes one little mistake, you will be ready to tear into his flesh!
@@maldridge7630 Personally, I enjoy this gentleman's style. I find a knowledgable and enthusiastic reviewer with an easy going but grounded attitude towards his/her craft easy to like. As for mistakes, they're much more interesting than some practiced perfection we'll never achieve..
Is finding a rider/reviewer you value worship? I'm not so sure. I've only got a few more years of riding left, I appreciate any "new" voice I find that inspires another day in the saddle. That's enough of a connection for me.
Good luck sir.
YAY! English test finally! Brilliant review! As a Scrambler owner love the look of this new Monster! Might even consider it in a year or two... Cheers from Ireland
Finally an english review on the new monster🤟
I didn’t like the look at first. But when I went to Ducati dealer it looks way better than on pictures and it feels amazing. It actually make more sense to make the bike lighter and faster.
I do love the fact that this is a v twin and not a boring parallel twin.
Nothing boring about a parallel twin with a 120 degree crank. It is effectively the same thing, just in a more compact, easier to make and maintain package.
@@onecookieboy mmmm it’s not the at all. Yes the firing order is the same. Yes parallel twins are cheaper to make and more compact. Although I don’t think they are naturally balanced. I get it why the manufacturers are doing it. Just not as cool. That’s my opinion anyways.
@@f1hotrod527 I had a Monster, an S2R 800, while I enjoyed owning it, I didn't enjoy having to change cambelts every 20k kms. There is no mechanical reason that a parallel twin with a 120 degree firing order would be any less balanced than a 90 degree twin. Each to their own though.
@@onecookieboy the crank angle would be 90°, with a 270° firing order. The only cranks you'll see with 120° (and a 240° firing order) would be in a triple.
@@lordgibbness Yes, sorry, you are right, a 270 degree crankshaft which would imitate a 90 degree V2. I believe that is what Yamaha call a cross plane crank on the Tenere and other twins in the range, as well as the likes of Royal Enfield, Triumph, Honda and BMW. So many advantages of making a parallel twin instead of a 90 degree V twin.
It's much more important to see if it does wheelies! The quote of the decade already! Chris you sir are a legend 👍
This guy is just exactly what this channel needs! Please more reviews from this guy. Perhaps a comparison of the Monster with the Duke R and Street Triple RS?
Knocked it out the park again. Top level production as usual. 👍
Cheers mate!
Excellent review as always...your skills speak volumes
Dude has mastered the art of presentation over motorcycle commentary
Great presentation. Straight to the point. I’m looking forward to seeing more
Great review, clear, down to earth with plenty of road shots! Thank you, I will be taking this new duke for a ride...
Direct competitor of the mt09
No. More like GSX-S750. Sort of that intermediate place between the 650-690 twin class and the 890-950 class.
@@exothermal.sprocket This competes directly with the 2021 MT-09, 890 Duke (not R), and 765 Street Triple (not RS)... The GSX-S weighs at least 50 pounds more (like the old Monster 821).
@@rjwz28 It's about the horsepower to weight ratio, not just numbers. Why do I say this? Because a 1970's Cadillac weighs a ton, but could be just as fast as one of these bikes with enough horsepower.
For instance, the Indian FTR1200 would not be able to compete with a tuned MT-09 and belongs in a lower naked sports bracket, such as the one named (between 690cc and 900cc).
@@exothermal.sprocket Cool story... The GSX-S 750 makes less power and weighs 50 pounds more, while the MT-09/890 Duke/765 STriple all weigh within 10 pounds and make within 5hp. They also all include or offer QS/IMU/TFT/etc, while the GSX-S doesn't.
The FTR is irrelevant.
i love this guy's reviewing
Such a great presenter. Love all the videos
No nonsense review, nicely done. Cheers
One of the best moto reviewers on the tube. Would love to see a head to head with the duke 890. Keep doing you.
That was a bloody good simple genuine no farting around review
Another engaging and brilliant review. Simple.
Great presentation. Thanks 🏍♥️
Great presentazione, humorous and precise without Todo much fuzz. I reali enjoyed it. i’m looking forward to sei grande more.
Yeeeeeeah!
Was looking forward to seeing Chris on this bike :D
Brilliant review! And after nearly one year of ownership and just over 6k miles, I still love mine 😎
Looks great! I had a M900! I would def go for this version! I like what he said about the engine' road manners, Thats MONSTER!
Great presenter! I can see he is truly passionate about motorcycles. Great review.
Best reviews on TH-cam. 👍
I was beginning to wonder if anybody was going to review the new Monster. Thank you
The video quality is awesome , very good review, keep it up
Thanks, we've got more Monster stuff coming soon...
Got my Monster in late August, calouldnt be happier with the ride, positioning is great, I love the engine and how it handles. This is my second bike and I love it.
Brilliant review! I still chuckle every time I think about the Super Sport 950 review you did. A Panigale .. for your dad haha.
Brilliant review 🙌🏆🥇
What a great review 👍🏾👍🏾
The best motorcycle reviewer on TH-cam!
Cheers!
2nd best
@@egg250 Well?
You got to admit it
@@egg250 Are we playing some sort of game?
Whatever this guy gets paid it isn't enough.. he is expert level at everything he does.. respect.💪👊
We might have to delete this before he sees it! 😂
Might not be a bad idea..🤣 lol
Top notch content and review as always guys..
Thank you.
@@taylorsimms2192 Cheers!
Brilliant review, I’m thinking of getting a 2022 modell now!
Great review!!
Good quality filming guys of bike and cool roads 👍👍
Cheers Paul
I have fond memories of a certain Monster 1100 Evo with a set of Termi pipes under the tail. Took a demo ride on one of those back when they were still being made in that speck. 2nd gear throttle wheelies perfectly controllable, just roll on. Felt like a compact, well-handling Chevy V8 of grunt and sweet sound. Vibrated and shuttered a lot until you hit the magic RPM and everything smoothed right out.
This 937 engine model I'd have to rip off the entire exhaust and find an system with big throated muffler producing deep barking sounds. It wouldn't be Ducati otherwise.
Love the looks
awesome review again. cheers.
Spot on👍 review!
Great review , awesome presenter great job cheers
Excellent review! Looking forward to throwing a leg over this new Monster!
Excellent reviewer... 👏
misson: sacrifice beauty vs weight. Accomplished.
Where was this shot? It looks a stunning setting and another excellent review!
Love headlights of this, KTM’s headlights, Aprilias new headlights.
The more I look at it, the more I like it.
Great Script, and well delivered ... you’re a natural born HOST mate! Congrats. Cheers from PORTUGAL 🇵🇹
Hi Luís. Ricardo here from the Triumph Portugal page. Are you going to trade an English beauty for an Italian next? ;-)
@@RicardoSilva-qp4bb ah ah ah... nice one!
NO WAY man! I'm a "T"rue believer, not a "T"raitor! LOL
I can't live without those Bonneville Parallel Twins' crackle&rumble !!!
Italians never seduced me... can't afford them (garage bills, that is...lol) although nowadays technology has evolved greatly and every top quality manufacturer has evolved beyond the point of questionable reliability ( Heck, even R.E. is loosing it's old cloth of blame and shame for poor components parts and materials... )
But no, no, no, no, no, no, no... I'm a fan boy, no doubt and no shame to ASSUME IT!
On my book, "T" stands for True love and devotion, beyond reasonable rationality... Bonnies suit me. Period. Said&done.
Cheers mate, see you around the corner... ✌🏼😎 🇵🇹
PS - nonetheless, ... quality never passes unnoticed ... and my monogamous devotion doesn't stop me from appreciating what crosses my line of sight, especially if t's wrapped around a superbly well done VIDEO and COMMENTS like BIKE WORLD's and Chris' !
But concerning Bikes, you know the Portuguese saying: " HE WHO HAS LOBSTER AT HOME, DOESN'T WASTE TIME EATING LUPINES ELSEWHERE " 😉😅😜
@@luisribeiro4267 Nice mate. Well said. 👍
Regarding Chris from the video. Judging by the way he rides these "test" bikes I bet he really does not hate ANY bike. He just rides the heck out of ALL of them (as we all should) and enjoys each one of them to bits (as we all should). 😁
Be seeing you around. ✊👍
oh wow a red MT-07....
With another 40hp
Yes!!! Exactly!! Couldn’t put my finger on it.. but your spot on!!
The side is bit Japanese, but the front is totally an MV agusta
Well done sir. Nice machine.
Great content as always...was a little suprised you were luke warm on track capabilities of the new Monster (esp as Ducati pushing as such) as it has the same motor as the Hypermotard and that bike is a beast on the track. Possibily not for someone your level but maybe a new or intermediate rider?
I like how the old Monster looked much more, but this is probably better. I like the idea of the low-end shove. Wider service intervals, especially valve checks?
I like the looks and i really like the blinker placement.
More manufacturers should do this, and maybe also on the rear to not have dangly bits hanging around
That's cool review love it 😎😎😎
Yep. I have an F900R and it's almost insane that it's also now considered a middle weight. It's wild what we get in "affordable" naked class these days.
Brilliant reviewer. Nice bike.
Excellent review!!! Chris, one question: as a road bike, Monster 950 or Hypermotard 950?
Gorgeous bike....I've been on sport bikes for 25 years and have recently switched to the nakeds because of a bad back, I wish I had made the switch a long time ago.
Cool Bike and Cool Vid
I am thoroughly torn between this and 2021 MT-09 as a next bike. This review helps. Great job
The love of motorcycles always come across in the Bike World reviews, regardless of bike tested. Also, where in the country is this? It looks great!
My guy 🙌🏼
Great review, very nuanced technical infor, and it is presented exceptionally well. Any notes on the typical stereotypes about Ducatis, like the engine heat?/ Cheers.
Having the chance to own different bikes from different manufacturers i can confirm what you say about how Ducati's have a distinctive characteristic to how they ride (slow wheelies, clutch feel, etc.). The Panigale 1299 and Multistrada V4 that I owned and now own are bikes much harder to wheelie for longer distances than any ktm or Yamaha I've owned
Another one great review, thanks for that. I'm now trying to choose which bike to get, Ducati Monster like this or Indian FTR 1200 rally. Any thoughts?
i can't unsee that passenger footpeg bracket
I´m a simple man, I see a Chris Northover review and I click the like button.
I love my monster. First big bike
I watch this entire video on my TV three times just because I was waiting to see if it indeed did wheelies you are by far one of my favorite of all time test bike riders and you started off talking about wheelies and yet I didn’t see that one very disappointing won’t stop me from watching you because you’re very good but please do another test because I love this new bike and I want to get it and I know it will wheelie wheelie but I’d love to see you do it LOL
Sorry for the lack of wheelie action, we can confirm that it does wheelie very well officer! 😉
Funnily enough I have never been much of a fan of the looks of the Monsters, but I really like the more modern styling. Great review as always by the way.
Nice video❤
Chris: “Don’t get hung up that it doesn’t have a trellis frame”
Me: *eye twitching*
Btw awesome review, love the content and the fact you compared it to the unique Ducati feel and character to the older air cooled models. That’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.
Another good review. Would like to see Mr. N. on a Rocket3R
I do like the look of the 821 more and have wanted one for a long time but I believe this is about 40lbs lighter. Definitely gotta take that into consideration
Honestly, starting with the 696 I thought Monsters had lost the retro look anyway. The trellis frame looked more and more out of place with the rest of the styling changes... glad to see a proper refresh of the Monster.
Why I am feeling vibe of "mv Agusta"😁
I really like the front indicators be nice to see it with a factory belly pan , optional extra maybe ?
Very cool review. Enjoyed! Thanks. How you you rate it at city speeds. From sneaking through traffic to getting away ahead of the line at the lights and then backing off to save the licence, to sitting on 60 mph on a highway? I plan to test ride when I can but keen on your more experienced thoughts.
Honest review that cuts through the noise. If it feels, sounds and runs like a Monster then I forgive the rest. Full disclosure; I own a dark stealth ‘02 M750 so I can afford to be less critical about aesthetic evolution-I’d call this new design, function over form. How very dare I say, un Italian 😳
This clip is Designer approved ✅
Excellent, mature, no nonsense review that covers all the bases. I’ve had 3 air-cooled Monsters, but they lost me when they went water-cooled and the pipe-work was just really ugly. I now have a Street Triple 675 which I’m ready to replace. This is an interesting option, but possibly too low power, for similar money as a Street Triple 765 RS with Ohlins etc. The cornering ABS is a win here though. Also, I suspect like all ‘baby’ Ducatis, including V2, it won’t have paint lacquer, so paint will just rub off - which is ridiculous.
Superb review. Not so sure about the lean looks but enjoyed watching nonetheless
I don't "feel" this bike. My impression is that 1100 Evo is best Monster ever. A theater on two wheels.
Half throttle in first gear and it will wheelie untill the redline cut
Oddly, the Tuono 660 especially with the imu & quickshifter ticked, is also just over 10 grand. This Monster seems a better bet if only for an engine with 'character' (?). And the original Monster got the trellis because that was what the best Ducati sports bike of the day had, it wasn't designed as a retro, just became a bit of one by getting old. This reinvigorates the Monster.
Great review. I’d love to know where you did your road test, it looks fabulous.
here you go www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.1391045,-3.737815,3a,75y,254.73h,82.5t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sU0zAm7dj21BnFRBM46D3fg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?hl=en&authuser=0
An honest review. As an owner of the first generation trellis frame (monster 695 2006) I must say, firstly I was dissappinted of Ducati dropping the trellis blah blah blah... but the weight loss, the power, the electronics etc. makes it a perfect streets bike. I mean autoturn off turning signals?? Wtf :))) me and my friends were always “fantasizing/joking” about that:D come on: 166kg dry weight, 937cc, 111hp, 93nm at 6500, 30.000km desmo service interval. For that price? Solid naked bike from Ducati.
Needless to say, nobody said sh!t about the streetfighter V4 not having a trellis frame also:D when it came out, no one mentioned it once!!:D
Peace from Slovakia
I had the old 821, and that was a nice bike indeed. A little to heavy perhaps for a middle bike. This bike is probably very nice to ride.
great review as always mate . but will stick with my 796 ... i do think though if and when they get round to making a baby street fighter that could kill off the monster . keep up the good work and i hope date night was fun !
796 crew. Most beautiful bike ever made.
grazie mille 👍
You're the Mr. Rogers of bike reviews man; and that's a compliment. Monsters are my favorite to ride in the Ducati line-up since the M900, and I had serious doubts about this new one, until this review. I will at least add it to my test ride list. Thank you.
Thanks!
Great review as always, street Triple 765 would have been a more equal comparison than the trident... more power, better adjustable suspension! I guess the rest is down to looks
I miss old look but you are right
Monster that changes shape's and body's
yes, agree, too many pipes and wires, someone through the italian design flair out the window
Love your Contrasts to other bikes
How many average riders adjust their suspension. My bikes have adjustable shocks but never touched them. As an average rider I can not tell the difference between nissin or brembo m50 or Stylemas. Professional riders can.
I would take this over the MT09
Saves your marriage
111 horsepower is perfect for the street
"A snakes wedding..." Good lad Chris