2021 Ducati Monster unveiled Ducati unveiled the all-new generation of their iconic roadster today - the Monster.
The biggest differentiator with respect to the looks is the departure from the iconic trellis frame. Quote:
The new Monster brings the engine back to centre-stage. Linked to a front frame ideally derived from the one on the Panigale V4, the new engine is made of aluminium and is 4.5 kg lighter than the 821 model. At 188 kg in running order, it is a solid 18 kg less than the existing model. Dry weight is set at 166 kg.
Seat height of the new Monster is 820 mm.
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Braking duties are handled by Brembo M4-32 4-piston monobloc calipers that grip 320 mm discs. At the rear is a single 245 mm disc gripped by a Brembo caliper. Putting the power down to the ground is Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tyres, 120/70 up front and 180/55 at the rear. Quote:
The sleek tail, attached directly to the engine, also participates in the overall lightness. A single element made of GFRP (Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer) which acts as a load-bearing tail and as a support for all the electrical and electronic parts.
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The Monster is powered by the Testastretta 11° 937 cc twin cylinder L-shaped engine, with desmodromic distribution and Euro 5 homologation. It produces 111 hp@ 9,250 rpm and 93 Nm@ 6,500 rpm.
Standard electronic aids include - Ducati Quick Shift, Ducati Power Launch, 4.3" TFT colour display, Full LED headlight and lighting system, Dynamic turn indicators, USB power socket. Quote:
The standard equipment includes fully-adjustable ABS Cornering, Traction Control, Wheelie Control.
The new Monster sporty nature is also underlined by the Launch Control, which ensures lightning-fast starts: out-of-the-ordinary features usually reserved to supersport motorcycles are now available to every passionate, all in the name of first-class riding fun.
The ABS, adjustable on 3 intervention levels, now integrates the cornering function in level 3 and 2. While highest level 3 setting offers extraordinary stability while braking together with maximum rear lift-up prevention, level 2 enables sport-oriented ABS intervention with moderate rear lift-up prevention. Lastly, level 1, with no rear lift-up prevention, is of the “only front” type and offers maximum performance on the racetrack Ducati Traction Control (DTC)
The Ducati Traction Control (DTC) system acts as a smart “filter” between accelerator and the rear tyre. It lets the rider select one of 8 different intervention levels. Each of the 3 Riding Modes has default DTC levels but these can be personalised to suit individual riders’ styles and road conditions. Launch Control
The new Monster is equipped with a Launch Control system that allows extremely effective starts. Once activated, the system autonomously manages the engine (whatever the throttle is opened) bringing the engine to maximum torque and letting the owner only to manage the clutch at the start. This is a drag race-proof mode that provides for the best possible acceleration. Wheelie Control
The Launch Control system also makes use of the Wheelie Control, the control that allows the bike to accelerate to the maximum while detecting any front wheel lift. This attitude is managed electronically, improving riding safety but, at the same time, ensuring the best possible acceleration performance. Furthermore, Wheelie Control is independently adjustable from other control systems. Ducati Riding Modes
Ducati Riding Modes undoubtedly marked an engineering milestone, letting riders select different settings: Sport, Touring and Urban that optimise motorcycle behaviour to individual riding styles and different road conditions. Each Riding Mode have been developed to vary the engine character (Power Modes) and the ABS, DTC and DWC intervention levels instantaneously, even when riding.
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Monster is available in three colours - Ducati Red with black wheels, Aviator Grey with GP Red wheels and Dark Stealth with black wheels.
The previous generation was launched in India back in 2018 at 9.51 lakhs.
Last edited by CrAzY dRiVeR : 3rd December 2020 at 00:13.
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