2009 Model Early Release - The Monster 1100
The start of a new monster era*
The ‘less-is-more’ philosophy that made the Monster a motorcycling icon is now further enhanced to redefine your naked expectations. With its slim waist and wide handlebars, the new Monster is the ideal bike for all styles, whether riding downtown or enjoying the most exciting of open roads. A pumping Desmodromic heart held in the legendary Ducati Trellis frame underlines the unrivalled naked beauty of the Monster.
Ducati Monster: Full stop. Fast forward.
"The Monster design perfectly balances sports performance,
riding pleasure and stunning looks."
With frame technology derived from the Desmosedici and flexible power delivered from the legendary L-Twin engine, the Monster is able to perform both in the busiest of city streets and the most exhilirating of open roads. The Monster’s essential design and unique sound sets it aside from all others.
Desmodromic charisma
The Monster 1100 and 1100 S power is supplied by the legendary
air-cooled, Desmodromic 1100cc engine with 95bhp of unmistakable Ducati
character. With an incredibly flexible power delivery, this engine
ensures fantastic acceleration just when you need it, even on the most
challenging of routes. The impressive 75,9lb-ft of torque, typical of
the Ducati L-Twin Dual Spark engines, will excite with every twist of
the throttle.
The Chassis
At just 169kg (372.6lb), the Monster 1100 follows the 1100S as one of the lightest bikes in its class.
The exceptional handling, combined with legendary torque from the
Ducati Desmo engine, results in a pure, adrenalin-filled ride.
Extremely lightweight 5-spoke Marchesini wheels help reduce unsprung
weight, while the beautifully shaped single-sided swingarm gives the
Monster a ‘tough’ look while ensuring higher rigidity, reduced weight
and enhanced road holding. Increased ground clearance enables maximum
lean angles when you explore the sports side of the Monster 1100 to the
full.
The short Trellis frame, developed in conjunction with Ducati Corse, uses the same tube diameter and thickness as the 1098R, while the rear subframe is derived from Desmosedici RR technology.
The fantastic Brembo braking system features a radial master cylinder
feeding radially mounted four-piston calipers on twin 320mm discs, an
incredible set-up that guarantees optimum braking.