http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ducati/2011-ducati-monster-1100-evo-review-90723.html (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ducati/2011-ducati-monster-1100-evo-review-90723.html)
they like it... but what's interesting is this:
"What the Monster EVO does share with the Diavel is its “race-like†slipper clutch, which incidentally is not the same as the APTC slipper clutch in the Monster 696, 796 and Hypermotard 796."
so it has a true slipper clutch now?
and here is one from ash on bikes:
http://www.ashonbikes.com/content/ducati-monster-1100-evo-review (http://www.ashonbikes.com/content/ducati-monster-1100-evo-review)
which also explains the diff with the new clutch:
"The clutch is a variation on the ADTC Adler Power Torque design used on several other Ducatis, which has a self servo action that effectively 'screws' the friction plates together when the transmission is under load, and pushes them apart on the overrun for a slipper action. It means softer springs can be used and the lever action as a result is lighter. The clutch is now wet where older 1100s had dry versions."
I wants it!!
I like it.
Put some Termi's on it. Get rid of that rear fender and away we go!! [evil]
Slowly saving the money...
I want this... bad... I've been playing a specific MMORPG on and off since 2004. I'm in the process of preparing the accounts and virtual assets for sale, for real $$, so that I may have my down payment for this bike. I'm also cleaning out my garage via craigslist. :P
Last line from the below Cycleworld review caught my eye. Haven't seen this anywhere else.
"Increased valve adjustments durationâ€"from 7500 to 12,000 milesâ€"also means less time spent dormant for this most volcanic Monster."
http://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle_roadtest/first_rides_articles/11q2/ducati_monster_1100_evo_-_first_ride (http://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle_roadtest/first_rides_articles/11q2/ducati_monster_1100_evo_-_first_ride)
Quote from: z0mb1e_DUC on April 20, 2011, 10:00:40 AM
Last line from the below Cycleworld review caught my eye. Haven't seen this anywhere else.
"Increased valve adjustments durationâ€"from 7500 to 12,000 milesâ€"also means less time spent dormant for this most volcanic Monster."
http://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle_roadtest/first_rides_articles/11q2/ducati_monster_1100_evo_-_first_ride (http://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle_roadtest/first_rides_articles/11q2/ducati_monster_1100_evo_-_first_ride)
i'm guessing they just made that up from the mts/diavel... says nothing like that on the ducati.com website and i'm sure that if it was true, ducati would be advertising it like crazy.
I couldn't find it on Ducati.com either. I figured someone on here would be able to shed light, if it were true.