2014 Ducati Monster 1200 and 1200S Take the Stage in EICMA, Milan
11-04-13, 10:25 PM
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2014 Ducati Monster 1200 and 1200S Take the Stage in EICMA, Milan
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Ducati pulled the wraps off of a new liquid-cooled Monster model. The Ducati Monster 1200 is powered by the 1198cc 11-degree Testastretta dual-spark engine that also powered the company’s last-generation superbike. Ducati will produce two versions, a base model and a higher-spec S model.
The first liquid-cooled Monsters since the S4R and S4RS, the 1200 claims 135 hp at 8750 rpm and 86.8 ft-lb. at 7250 rpm while the 1200S claims 145 hp at 8750 rpm and 92.0 ft-lb. at 7250 rpm. The engine features an oil-bath slipper clutch which promises a light lever feel. Equipped with a ride-by-wire throttle system, the Monster 1200 offers three selectable ride modes as well as an eight-level traction control system and three-level ABS.
Following Ducati’s trend of increasing its maintenance periods, the Monster 1200 can go for 18,000 miles before needing a valve adjustment.
U.S. pricing is $13, 495 for the Monster 1200 and $15,995 for the Monster 1200 S.
The Monster 1200 is equipped with a fully-adjustable 43mm Kayaba fork and Sachs monoshock with adjustable spring-preload and rebound damping. The Monster 1200S comes with a fully-adjustable 48mm Titanium-Nitride finished fork and rear shock from Ohlins.
Up front, the new 1200 is equipped with Brembo four-piston monobloc M4-32 calipers gripping a pair of 320mm discs while the 1200S uses Brembo’s M50 monobloc calipers gripping 330mm discs. Both versions uses a single-piston caliper at the rear with single 245mm discs. Bosch supplies its three-level 9MP ABS system as standard equipment on both versions. Level 1 offers the sportiest setting with no rear lift-up prevention. Level 2 activates the rear lift prevention while Level 3 provides maximum ABS intervention and rear lift prevention. The ABS can also be switched completely off.
New for the Monster line is the 1200′s TFT color display that changes its display to match the ride mode. In the Urban ride mode, the screen switches to its Core display. The Core screen is the most minimalist, showing only essential information such as the speed, tachometer, making it easier to read at a quick glance. In Touring mode (pictured above), the screen switches to the Touring screen offering a fuller layout. The speed display switches to a smaller font to make room for more information. In Sport mode, the screen switches to a Track setting. The tachometer switches to a longer length making it easier to check the engine speed at a glance.
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Ducati pulled the wraps off of a new liquid-cooled Monster model. The Ducati Monster 1200 is powered by the 1198cc 11-degree Testastretta dual-spark engine that also powered the company’s last-generation superbike. Ducati will produce two versions, a base model and a higher-spec S model.
The first liquid-cooled Monsters since the S4R and S4RS, the 1200 claims 135 hp at 8750 rpm and 86.8 ft-lb. at 7250 rpm while the 1200S claims 145 hp at 8750 rpm and 92.0 ft-lb. at 7250 rpm. The engine features an oil-bath slipper clutch which promises a light lever feel. Equipped with a ride-by-wire throttle system, the Monster 1200 offers three selectable ride modes as well as an eight-level traction control system and three-level ABS.
Following Ducati’s trend of increasing its maintenance periods, the Monster 1200 can go for 18,000 miles before needing a valve adjustment.
U.S. pricing is $13, 495 for the Monster 1200 and $15,995 for the Monster 1200 S.
The Monster 1200 is equipped with a fully-adjustable 43mm Kayaba fork and Sachs monoshock with adjustable spring-preload and rebound damping. The Monster 1200S comes with a fully-adjustable 48mm Titanium-Nitride finished fork and rear shock from Ohlins.
Up front, the new 1200 is equipped with Brembo four-piston monobloc M4-32 calipers gripping a pair of 320mm discs while the 1200S uses Brembo’s M50 monobloc calipers gripping 330mm discs. Both versions uses a single-piston caliper at the rear with single 245mm discs. Bosch supplies its three-level 9MP ABS system as standard equipment on both versions. Level 1 offers the sportiest setting with no rear lift-up prevention. Level 2 activates the rear lift prevention while Level 3 provides maximum ABS intervention and rear lift prevention. The ABS can also be switched completely off.
New for the Monster line is the 1200′s TFT color display that changes its display to match the ride mode. In the Urban ride mode, the screen switches to its Core display. The Core screen is the most minimalist, showing only essential information such as the speed, tachometer, making it easier to read at a quick glance. In Touring mode (pictured above), the screen switches to the Touring screen offering a fuller layout. The speed display switches to a smaller font to make room for more information. In Sport mode, the screen switches to a Track setting. The tachometer switches to a longer length making it easier to check the engine speed at a glance.
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11-05-13, 12:42 PM
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Great idea. I want one!
Geometry changes, from an extended wheelbase, higher handlebars and a new seat design claim to make the 1200 more suitable for two-up rides. Ducati offers its first-ever adjustable seat height system as well, utilizing a block-and-pin system which allows riders to move from 31.8 inches down to 30.9 inches. The 1200’s fuel capacity is up to 4.6-gallons and wet weight is claimed to be 461-pounds.
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