New Monster 1100: Initial 600km Impression (PICS)

[CDawg]

All the comparisons between 2V and 4V still hold, but this 1100 is so much better than the 1000. 

Spidey,
How does a 2v engine differ from a 4v engine?  I've never enjoyed the joy that is 2v.  Thx!

[DoubleEagle]

Your exposes are very uplifting for those contemplating a new piece of Italian Art in thier stable.

Sounds like you are enjoying yourself.

Everyone at AA misses you. I guess you will have lots of juicy stories for them when you get back.             Dolph

[krolik]

I hate you Spidey! 

Spain.  M1100.  World Presidents Meeting.  Spanish roads.  MotoGP.

I hope all your bourbon evaporates, and the Blonde turns cold on you.





Just kidding about the Blonde.


I still hate you, though.


Nice write up.

[IZ]

Spain.  M1100.  World Presidents Meeting.  Spanish roads.  MotoGP.

WTF?!  WPM in October and in Spain??

Just some dudes.  It's World Presidents' Meeting for the Ducati Owner's Clubs.  I'm here in place of johnc for NorCal DOC.  Normally, it's a week in Italy finishing off with the race at Mugello.  This time, it's in Spain for the Valencia GP. 

Missed that  ^^^

Nice! I can't believe John missed that (bad for him..good for you)..since it's usually in Italy.  Riding in Spain this year..AWESOME!! 

Thanks for the reviews! 

Nearing 63K and the switch to a new bike is needed!! 

[Spidey]

We put in another 200k the other day.  This will be a quick post.  I'll post more detailed thoughts later.  I love to ride this bike.  If I had to sum it up for anyone, I'd tell them that it's a blast to ride in the twisties and that my only real complaints are its looks and less than comfy ergos if you're not wicking it up.  It's a massive improvement on the s2r1000. 

A few things I don't think I mentioned before.

• It weights a ton less.  Some like like 40 kilos (or was it lbs?).  You can really feel it.
• The clutch is so much better.  I didn't like it that much originally, but after spending some time with it and sitting in traffic, it requires so much less effort.  And it's easier to drag it with one finger when you need to in the twisties.
• It's more stable at speed.  And much more stable in the corners.
• The marketing guys told us today that the 1100 has the same hp as the 1000, but more torque. I dunno if that's right, but it might explain why I keeps refering to it as a beast of an engine. 
  

[Spidey]

Spidey,
How does a 2v engine differ from a 4v engine?  I've never enjoyed the joy that is 2v.  Thx!

Tough question to answer quickly.  And everyone has a different opinion.  My take -->  a 2V feels more visceral (you feel it in your nuts) at lower rpm.  It feels like it has more torque low down and that it has a slightly more linear powerband.  It's runs out of air as you get up in the rpm range and the rev limiter kicks in earlier.  The 4V feels more refined.  You end up going faster on a 4V because it doesn't feel like you're going as fast (though you are).  It has much more meat in the high end.  It dominates the 2V in the upper ends of the range, but feels softer (even if it's not) in low rpms.  That's just my unprofessional opinion.  I'd rather not derail this thread by getting into a huge discussion about the differences between the two.  It's a subject worth another thread (start one if you'd like).

More in the next coupla days hopefully (after we get soaked at the GP).

[stopintime]

Spidey: why are YOU there instead of me?

I mean, I'm well behaved, relatively clean, pay my taxes, being nice to others, brake very few laws, take care of my parents, don't step on ants, smile at people I don't know and try to be kind to the environment.

Why not me

[yotogi]

Why not me

You aren't as pretty? Just grasping at straws here...

[stopintime]

You aren't as pretty? Just grasping at straws here...

Mother said, it's not about looks..........

[Duc Fever]

Well now it looks as though I will haave to get one!!  Thanks alot 

[Evil_Ductator]

Spectacular write-ups Spidey...  I too have a classic M1000S ('05) and love the style and iconic nature a lot.  I also have clip-ons on mine too.  Have ridden the S2R1k and S4RS as well.    But that motor in the new bike sounds soo tempting.

So I guess the million-dollar question is:  Will you be owning one in the near future?

[herm]

or,... how soon will i be able to buy that mill?
and will it fit in my bike?

[Speeddog]

Spidey: why are YOU there instead of me?

I mean, I'm well behaved, relatively clean, pay my taxes, being nice to others, brake very few laws, take care of my parents, don't step on ants, smile at people I don't know and try to be kind to the environment.

Why not me

You answered your own question. 

J/K, Spidey's a really good egg. 

[stopintime]

You answered your own question. 

J/K, Spidey's a really good egg. 

Being good is not good 

[Spidey]

So I guess the million-dollar question is:  Will you be owning one in the near future?

I already have my dream monster.     My next Duc will likely be a 916 or something of the sort.  That said, this bike handles soooo well.  Aesthics aside, they got this chassis and low weight right.  Really right.  The 1100S with Ohlins and lighter brakes (unsprung weight) will be sick. 

I have a bunch more notes--a lot of little stuff I noticed or observed and some opinions from others who rode the 1100--that I'll write up later.  If I can find my scribbles, I've been keeping track of gas mileage.  For example, I used 9 liters in 166km on my last tank.  I'll see if I can get an average, and convert into units that I understand.     That said, I think I may have done a coupla 'things' to lower the gas mileage.   

stopintime, to answer your question . . . no, being good is not good.    [moto]