Driving Report Ducati Monster 1200S: Naked fascination: New Ducati Monster in the test

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Driving Report Ducati Monster 1200S

Naked fascination: New Ducati Monster in the test

Driving Report Ducati Monster 1200S: Naked fascination: New Ducati Monster in the test-ducati6

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Driving Report: Ducati Monster 1200S: Very Monstrous

The new Ducati Monster 1200S has become 45 percent stronger and 100 percent more comfortable than the predecessor model. It also belongs to the most beautiful motorcycles on the market. But there is something to criticize.

For 21 years, the Ducati Monster is already available. In 1992 at the IFMA in Cologne, the compact naked bike as a version M900 was presented for the first time with a capacity of 67 hp; The monsters should become a model policy and economic backbone of the Italian sports motorcycle manufacturer over the years. In 17 engine and equipment versions between 51 and 130 HP have been more than 275 since 1993.000 Pieces discontinued worldwide. Now the second monster generation goes to the start; She has been developed from scratch.

Attend the new monsters makes what it should: fun. Lightweight and precise, the six goals can be changed, a significant progress to the pre-model 1100 EVO. Wide is the usable speed band: between about 2500 and a good 9000 revolutions are practically available at any time performance in abundance. Already from 3500 / min, the available torque grows beyond the maximum value of the air-cooled predecessor engine.

Enormous additional power

The enormous (multi) performance resulted from the use of the water-cooled test treetet engine developed for the superbike with 1198 cubic centimeters capacity. Of course, he was significantly changed for the monsters, as well as previously in the Multistrada and Diavel models. For much more drain force in the lower and medium speed range, an absolute must on land and mountain roads, the bet race for absolute top performance – here are currently KTM and BMW with 180 or. 160 hp especially – Ducati did not record. The fact that "the red" from Bologna, the epitome of the sports motorcycle construction, can be placed in the shadow by KTM and BMW, is not everyone. And possibly some potential customers to draw the dealers of the competition brands.

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Of course, in the saddle of Monster 1200s, there is absolutely anything but power shortage. Already at 5000 tours, 100 hp tug at the chain, and the right fun begins. 209 kilograms of empty weight in the face of the powerful engine in conjunction with a very successful translation no serious obstacle for violent accelerating. Ride-by-Wire is self-evident, three motor mappings with different vote are offered as standard. Since the full-electronization of the Monsters 1200s also makes the inclusion of ABS and traction control possible, three differential driving programs have become from the three engine mappings. They are called urban, touring and sports and do not differ alone in the more or less direct responsiveness of the motor on gas grip movements, but also by the intervention thresholds of ABS and traction control; In the case of urban mode, the maximum power is limited to 100 hp.

ABS in three levels

In practice, these links prove to be easy to use, with the setting "Sport" in the highway operation no recognizable advantage. Passing villages succeed in urban mode a little smoother, which formerly regulate traction control is likely to be beneficial in wetness. In addition, the ABS does not only hold the front wheel from blocking from blocking, but also the rear wheel reliably on the ground, while the system in "Touring" and "sport" does not only intervene later, but also granted a little more freedom to the rear wheel. Compared to the predecessor model, you have detected 18 percent better delay services. The ABS can be set in three stages and also disabled if necessary.

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The display of the TFT display changes its surface depending on the driving mode. In "Urban" the ad is limited to large numbers for drive speed and time, while touring comes a thanks to colored elements quite well readable bar tachometer with into the game. In sports mode, racetrack-specific display elements dominate. Unable that Ducati has forgotten to integrate a gear indication. That also an automatic blink reset would be useful, was only noticed on the edge.

The distance does not fit

Because we are in negative impressions: annoying that the too small distance between driver and society footpegs it allows only really small-footed to position the boots with the bale and thus specially suitable for the rest. That this shortcoming, which already existed for earlier monster versions, could not be eliminated despite the much longer wheelbase, is incomprehensible.

With 1.511 meters wheelbase, the monsters 1200s is a really "long steamer"; The predecessor model came at 1.44 m, the adult BMW tourer R 1200 RT brings it to only 1.48 m. Therefore, close change curves are not exactly the preferred area of the new monsters, for which it surrounds long, fast-driven curves differently than earlier monster models secure.

That you can enjoy the offered driving pleasure in the seat of the 1200s far longer than in the old monster, is one of the essential pluses: the tank has grown from 13.5 to 17.5 liters volume, so that now 250 kilometers range are well possible. The greater range is also pleasing because the comfort on the monster 1200s has been significantly increased. The handlebar was not only 4 cm higher, but also 4 cm closer to the driver. That relaxes the seating position noticeably. With 0.81 m or. 0.785 m seat height come "normalos" easily on the ground, but the thanks to two extra cushions possible spreading from 0.745 m to 0.830 m seat height really only a few of the cheerful monster.

Worst competitors: BMW and KTM

15.990 euros is the list price of the Ducati Monster 1200S. This lies on the level of 35 hp stronger KTM 1290 Super Duke R and good 1.000 Euro above the 15 hp stronger BMW S 1000R in full equipment with semi-active chassis and other particles. As an advantage, the DUC can not only throw your "red" descent, but also your design in the scales. The 1200s has undoubtedly become a beautifully sound motorcycle. Remains to be seen if Ducati succeeds, with this model in the sense of the Thievish Elster the KTM and BMW dealers tackle customers.

Technical data Ducati Monster 1200S

Engine: Liquid-cooled two-cylinder engine in L-shape, four valves per cylinder, DOHC, displacement 1.198 CCM, power 106.6 kW / 145 hp at 8.750 / min, torque 124.5 nm at 7.250 / min, anti-hopping clutch, six-speed gearbox, chain.

Landing gear: Steel grating pipe frame; Ohlins-USD Telegabel, Ø 48 mm, fully adjustable; Sleeve swingen made of aluminum, Ohlins central leg, fully adjustable; Double disc brake front Ø 330 mm, radial four-piston monobloc festels; Disc brake rear Ø 245 mm, two-piston swim saddle; Two-channel ABS Bosch 9M plus; Tire front 120/70 ZR 17, rear tire 190/55 ZR 17.

Mass and weight: Wheelbase 1,511 m, seat height 785/810 mm, weight ready to drive 209 kg, tank capacity 17.5 liters.

Measured values: Top speed over 200 km / h, acceleration 0 – 100 km / h: approx. 3.5 sec. Practice consumption: CA. 6 liters / 100 km.

Price: 15.990 euros (+ 305 euros delivery costs)


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    The production is also in Thailand. The streets are not created here for such fast motorcycles. Some murder of course excluded. Also, high speeds are not allowed here. Strange way is much without a helmet. Children only have a helmet in the per thousand range. Already a funny world.

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