Ducati Monster Forum

Here is a summary of all the changes to the models for 2011.  http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/10/the-2011-ducati-model-update-cheat-sheet/ (http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/10/the-2011-ducati-model-update-cheat-sheet/)

There are no Sport Classics for 2011.  I wonder if the plastic tank issue hastened their demise or if they simply ran out of buyers.  I felt they deserved some updates.  Maybe some tubeless tires, better tanks, upgraded/latest 796 & 1100 engines, and adjustable suspension.


I'm digging the Streetfighter S with the red frame
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5054376737_8e09c64cca_b.jpg)

very cool.  thanks   [thumbsup]

Finally a red frame on the streetfirghter [thumbsup]
Did I see red wheels on the 848?  [bang]

I pulled up next to a rider on a blacked out 848 this past weekend, i.e.: logos, etc.  

Was that an '11?  

It was the EVO.


(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/SBK_848evo_11S_colors-B_1000x6673-2.jpg)

There's a White 848 with red frame and wheels

That's it!  Beautiful bike!  The kid that was on it was riding like a dipsh*t though.  It appeared to be his first bike.  Still had the paper plate on it.  He couldn't corner on it and was attempting to do a wheelie, I think.  I wanted to check the bike out some more but I rode away from him after a couple blocks.  [roll] 

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/5054790168_0e4999eda3_b.jpg)
hmm

not diggin the red wheels on that 848 yet.  maybe in person

they should have made the lower and middle part white as well.

oh and it looks like the only way to get ohlins now is
HM 1100s evo
SFs
or 1198s
1198r
MTSs

M1100s is dropped

Hopefully they will drop the M1100, until they regain their senses.  :D

i think the real reason is that it was competing with and beating the SF

8)

They probably dropped the M1100s to open up a spot for the SF848 [moto]

(http://www.google.com/url?source=imgres&ct=img&q=http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2010/07/ducati-848-evo-xl.jpg&sa=X&ei=1rusTOHUHIn6swPYwPCiAw&ved=0CAQQ8wc&usg=AFQjCNGQclmhAYWppnhU7-_fCdBGqaI1Yg)

(http://msnsmileys.net/d/smileys/Drool/Drool_18.gif)

Lil black on the back wheel (maybe the front too) and I would rock this

  Where did it say that the 1100s is dropped?

  I can't believe after a fresh remodel that they are going to drop the monster flagship. I think there will be an 848 Streetfighter, Maybe Ducati is still evaluating the pricing and option list for the "S", hopefully forged wheels and more goodies to make the decision tough between the two.  We'll see in November!

http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2010/10/free-abs-on-2011-ducati-monster-796-and-1100/ (http://www.ducatinewstoday.com/2010/10/free-abs-on-2011-ducati-monster-796-and-1100/)

"The biggest, baddest Monster is now the 1100, as the slow selling Ohlins equipped 1100S has been dropped for 2011."

  Sad, that news is kinda like a mental smack-down to me.  I guess it's time to snatch up a left over 1100s ABS for a discounted price.

 

Looks like they blacked out the handlebar on the new Monsters.  Dammit.  That was one thing that bothered me.

well think of it this way from Ducati's perspective. Now they can sell the upgrade kits to new owners and make more money... WAIT... that makes sense ;)

You know it didn't specifically say that the M1100S was discontinued, like it did with the Sport Classics.  The updated models are all now listed on Ducati's website and the M1100S is still there.  So maybe it will still be here for 2011.

Ducatinewstoday reported the 1100S being dropped.
I missed the part of the SC until I saw it was missing from the Ducati website.

I heard the 1100 was getting a modified frame and a slipper clutch, among other changes. 

My feeling about the current SC's were special editions of a sort and that they had run their course and will be brought back later with some updated versions.  I would be surprised if they didn't offer an SC version of the mid 90s SS.

I'm sure the frame is the subframe from the 796 which allows the use of the new grab handles.

Could be.  I didn't get a whole lot of detail.

By the way, your bike came out great!

Thank you.

That would kill Monster sales big time!

Not really as the 1100s apparently didn't sell to well.

... and the 'standard' M1100 offers even less against an 848SF. What do you think the price differential will be?

As I posted earlier in the 'what should they have done thread' ... a smaller streetfighter could kill the big Monster.

I guess it depends how you look at it. 

The way I see it, someone that would not spend 13300€ on a M1100s but would spend 11.300€ on an M1100 still will not spend 13.300+ on an 848SF (except maybe some exceptions). People that will not buy a 1100S maybe will buy a 848SF at about the same price point. The M1100s is way over priced. (at least in Europe)

So in the end they're not taking away from the 1100, but rather the 1100S buyers they lost.

Granted maybe some 1100 buyers will then opt for the 848SF. (but I don't think Ducati will mind ;D)

Maybe. If the tribe so speaks, then so be it.  But I for one would not have chosen an 848SF over M1100s, although I'm apparently part of the minority  8).  SF is just too....."edgy" for my liking....  and considering the current Monsters are seemingly too edgy for some of the Older Monster followers... I cant see mass Monster defection to the SF fold anytime soon.

This is its greatest failing, way overpriced in Australia too.  

That just simplifies things ... it takes aesthetics out of the value equation [laugh]

Unge, do you know what the cost differential is between M1100/M1100S/848 down here? I admit to be short of perspective.

Mate, I conveniently forgot the cost of entry pain  8).  I dont remember exactly how much, other than too much.

I think M1100s is +AU$2500 over M1100. 

NFI (appropriately enough  ;)) what an 848 costs.  Doesnt interest me.