Ducati Monster 1200 S, S4RS and Streetfighter S in the test

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Ducati Monster 1200 S, S4RS and Streetfighter S in the test

Ducati Monster 1200 S, S4RS and Streetfighter S in the test

Ducati Monster 1200 S, S4RS and Streetfighter S in the test

Ducati Monster 1200 S, S4RS and Streetfighter S in the test

Ducati Monster 1200 S, S4RS and Streetfighter S in the test

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Ducati Monster 1200 S, Ducati Monster S4RS and Ducati Streetfighter S in comparison.

Ducati Monster 1200 S, S4RS and Streetfighter S in the test

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Ducati Monster 1200 S in comparison.

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One of the things the current monsters have in common with their ancestor: the tank is fastened with a clip lock.

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This clever electronics box makes the difference: IMU box with inertia sensors.

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Clear cockpit with numerous setting options and uncomplicated menu navigation.

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Evidence of modernity: automatic switch with blipper function.

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Ducati Monster S4RS in comparison.

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The S4RS only had white wheels in conjunction with the pearl white paint finish. In addition a bright red frame, the monster is a real eye-catcher.

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Premiere in a monster: single-top brembos.

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Simple but beautifully drawn fittings.

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Practical: foldable tank. This principle was already used by the original monsters in 1993.

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Ducati Streetfighter S in comparison.

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The steeply sloping lamp mask underlines the aggressive look of the street fighters.

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This Ducati is uncompromising not only visually, but also technically. The best proof: brutally tight strut.

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Only the S version of the Streetfighter offered traction control. Can be set via the cockpit menu.

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Absolutely necessary: ​​the steering damper keeps the nervous front in check .

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Ducati Monster 1200 S, Ducati Monster S4RS and Ducati Streetfighter S in comparison.

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Ducati Monster 1200 S, Ducati Monster S4RS and Ducati Streetfighter S in comparison.

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Ducati Monster 1200 S in comparison.

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Ducati Monster 1200 S in comparison.

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Ducati Monster 1200 S in comparison.

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Ducati Monster 1200 S in comparison.

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Ducati Monster 1200 S in comparison.

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Ducati Monster 1200 S in comparison.

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Ducati Monster S4RS in comparison.

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Ducati Monster S4RS in comparison.

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Ducati Monster S4RS in comparison.

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Ducati Monster S4RS in comparison.

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Ducati Monster S4RS in comparison.

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Ducati Monster S4RS in comparison.

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Ducati Streetfighter S in comparison.

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Ducati Streetfighter S in comparison.

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Ducati Streetfighter S in comparison.

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Ducati Streetfighter S in comparison.

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Ducati Streetfighter S in comparison.

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Ducati Streetfighter S in comparison.

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Ducati Monster 1200 S, Ducati Monster S4RS and Ducati Streetfighter S in comparison.

Ducati Monster 1200 S, S4RS and Streetfighter S

Three power nakeds that made history

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The 2017 Ducati Monster 1200 S meets its older relatives Ducati Streetfighter S from 2009 and Ducati Monster S4 Rs from 2006 in a PS comparison test.

In 2006 the Ducati Monster S4RS was the measure of all things for two-cylinder nakeds. Today she lives from the glamor of earlier days and prefers sporty cruising to hardcore shooting. As the last representative of her era, however, she has a special flair. The Ducati Streetfighter S is the riot brother of the trio: aggressive, uncompromising, extreme. Especially because of its front-heavy sitting position with a lot of pressure on wrists and forearms, it is mainly suitable for sprinting distances on the home route. The M.onster 1200 S embodies the successful mix of both worlds and cuts a fine figure in any application. In addition, it is up to date thanks to its extensive electronics.

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Ducati Monster 1200 S, S4RS and Streetfighter S in the test

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Three power nakeds that made history

Ducati Monster 1200 S, S4RS and Streetfighter S, you can read in PS 3/2017 or in the individual article as PDF for download (see below).

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