This was a nice video to watch! The monster looks super fun. I had a 959 panigale that I loved but it was to uncomfortable to ride around for long periods. I’m looking at the 1200s as a replacement that I could ride more often.
I had a 2014 Monster 1200s that had a steering damper. I thought the bike felt a little heavy on the steering. Then I traded it in for a 2021 Monster 1200s. It felt a lot lighter on the steering, however it does not have a damper. When I'm on the highway, I feel the steering is a little squiggly. It sure does need a steering damper.
I’ve got this bike in red I’ve had it since new , l agree with everything you have said lm looking into a steering damper because it has caught me out a couple of times, great review 👍👍👍
@JonesBrosGarage Even more exotic is the Monster 1200 R. It's the one I have, in Ducati Red, and I love it, and will probably never let go of it. It's more nimble, more flickable, and agile than the S; more lean angle at 50°. It has 160 hp; 97 lb-ft. With Termi and fuel map, it's 165/100 and the most beautiful Italian accent especially with the db killers out. That downshift sound you were talking about, is just glorious.
I have the same exact bike and cant find any videos on it. Is it rare? If what you are saying about the trellis is true does that mean its going to be worth some money down the line?
I would assume it’s pretty rare. Especially the S variant, seeing as the V2 street fighter entered in the same price bracket. As for being worth money, maybe in the very distant future. I don’t assume it will be any time soon though, all Ducatis are technically somewhat rare. This one is most likely a lot less common than most of the other modern models, however people say the 2007 Monster S4RS is very rare as well. You can find that bike for $10-12k USD currently.
How can you go out and ride without side mirror? Here in Australia the time you come out of your house without mirror, proper tail tidy or anything illegal here police will be stop you right away. Maybe only in america 🤷🏻♂️
I have never ever had a cop here in the states stop me for nit pic crap like that. Once I put a Hurst shifter in my Chevelle and I got stopped because I didn't hook up the reverse light switch so it stayed on. I told the cop and just said "Okay get it fixed as soon as you can Bye"
This was a nice video to watch! The monster looks super fun. I had a 959 panigale that I loved but it was to uncomfortable to ride around for long periods. I’m looking at the 1200s as a replacement that I could ride more often.
Just bought mine. It is truly awesome.
Sounds like Owen Wilson riding this bike. "Wow." "Wow!" "Wow?!" "Wow." "Wow!"
I had a 2014 Monster 1200s that had a steering damper. I thought the bike felt a little heavy on the steering. Then I traded it in for a 2021 Monster 1200s. It felt a lot lighter on the steering, however it does not have a damper. When I'm on the highway, I feel the steering is a little squiggly. It sure does need a steering damper.
I’ve got this bike in red I’ve had it since new , l agree with everything you have said lm looking into a steering damper because it has caught me out a couple of times, great review 👍👍👍
@JonesBrosGarage Even more exotic is the Monster 1200 R. It's the one I have, in Ducati Red, and I love it, and will probably never let go of it. It's more nimble, more flickable, and agile than the S; more lean angle at 50°. It has 160 hp; 97 lb-ft. With Termi and fuel map, it's 165/100 and the most beautiful Italian accent especially with the db killers out. That downshift sound you were talking about, is just glorious.
"And the most beautiful Italian accent..." A golden line right there ;
I own the same bike and I really love it. A Termi system is a most on that bike! Then it screams 😈😁
He’s looking into getting one for sure 👍
I just sold my Ducati scrambler and torn between this one or the 821. I do highway and city riding
Which did you end up going with?
I have the same exact bike and cant find any videos on it. Is it rare? If what you are saying about the trellis is true does that mean its going to be worth some money down the line?
I would assume it’s pretty rare. Especially the S variant, seeing as the V2 street fighter entered in the same price bracket. As for being worth money, maybe in the very distant future. I don’t assume it will be any time soon though, all Ducatis are technically somewhat rare. This one is most likely a lot less common than most of the other modern models, however people say the 2007 Monster S4RS is very rare as well. You can find that bike for $10-12k USD currently.
Are you riding in sport mode ?
Ducati seems to have favored the StreetFighter as their top hyper naked, and tamed down the Monster relative to this 1200S
I gave ur subscribe button some finger action
You’re my hero 🦸♀️
Needs a steering damper
i own this bike, i have the steering damper - really needs it. Also the hole bike setup feels better with the damper in place... 🥰
How can you go out and ride without side mirror? Here in Australia the time you come out of your house without mirror, proper tail tidy or anything illegal here police will be stop you right away. Maybe only in america 🤷🏻♂️
I have never ever had a cop here in the states stop me for nit pic crap like that. Once I put a Hurst shifter in my Chevelle and I got stopped because I didn't hook up the reverse light switch so it stayed on. I told the cop and just said "Okay get it fixed as soon as you can Bye"
I saw this as an end of an era. Bought one and getting a 797 as well. The new monster design scream "i got a loan and am a virgin"