Motorcycle specifications Ducati1200 Monster R 2018 Revenge of the Monster

the Monster has gone completely wild. Already copious in power and technique in its 1200 opus, here it is totally supercharged in this R version. Pushed to the very limits of mechanical madness, the roadster from Bologna rediscovers the fundamentals and bestiality of the sultry S4, S4R and S4Rs. Extreme! The Monster 1200 R couldn't be better defined.

it stands out from its siblings with its more angular exhaust, sportier rear hull like a single-seater Superbike, top-of-the-range peripherals and engine. Here, the 11° Testastretta twin has eaten the lion. Ducati boosts its power to 160 hp (152 with the measurement cycle implemented at the end of 2017). Huge. The highest dose of watts ever grafted onto a Bologna roadster. To achieve this, the diameter of the throttle bodies has been enlarged to 56 mm, the compression ratio increased to 13:1 and the exhaust system rumbles through 58 mm of pipes. The Monster can now look down its nose at the S 1000 R and spit its venom on most of the hyperfighter segment.

fiery. Yes, and not only that. Lively too. The factory has raised the chassis by 15 mm front and rear, and the saddle to 830 m, for even more inclination in the corners and to torture the tires. Entrusted to Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires, the casings promise to be very sporty. It's a 200 at the rear, which has to withstand some nasty angles and 13.4 mkg of torque (12.7 with the other measurement). Damping is provided by high-quality components, excellent quality. The Öhlins fork, completely black (gold on the Monster S), is 48 mm wide. The rear shock absorber and steering damper are also Öhlins. Of course, the suspension is fully adjustable.

the weight is reduced to 180 kgs, 2 less than the Monster S. A few carbon parts, Marchesini forged rims and special footrests explain this reduction. And for braking, nothing less than the system used on the 1299 Panigale, the latest hyperport from Bologna. These are Brembo M50 evo calipers with 330 mm tracks; for the rear, the 2-piston caliper makes do with a 245 mm disc.

ducati either, electronics thou shalt receive. And excellent ones at that. The Monster 1200 R features Bosch 9MP 3-stage sport ABS, three riding modes (Sport - Touring - Urban), traction control with 8 sensitivity profiles and a TFT instrument panel.

with the Monster 1200 R, Ducati gives the roadster back the powerful, fiery taste of the Monster of yesteryear, before the era of the 1098 Streetfighter. In the meantime, power has taken a big step forward, and the sporting spirit rubs shoulders with a premium, muscular identity. The same robustness can be expected in terms of price.

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