Just saw the Monster 1100 Evo in person

[csorin]

Why not just coat the tank immediately after purchase?  Seems like a $50 coating makes good preventative sense. 

[Raux]

Ducati should simply put a coating or a fuel cell inside the tanks to eliminate the issue.
well that an Aceribis needs to do some freaking research. Now that Europe has E10 I expect some changes soon.

[csorin]

This video gives you a better idea than any photo for how the Evo looks in the flesh:

Ducati Monster 1100 EVO 2011

Telling you guys, I've been eyeing a Daytona 675 or an 848 for a second bike after the 620, but this 1100 Evo has a presence.  I've never had a chance to ride a large displacement v-twin.  This thing has me intrigued.

[El-Twin]

Me too...

So again I ask...

Is the plastic tank a deal-killer?

I think it's safe to assume that, 2 or 3 replacement tanks in the future (if that option is still on the table), one would be wondering to one's self if this was really a smart way to part with $12K, given what we know today.

Am I worrying too much here? Somebody help me.   

[csorin]

Seems like a por15 treatment is plenty of prevention.  My only concern would be a tank related problem (leaking fuel cap, fuel pump, etc) getting denied warranty service because of the treatment.

[motoboy]

I am really diggin" the Evo ( with a Termignoni exhaust change out ) but don't you guys think that a year from now they will come out with a S or a SP, some kind of upgraded model ?  Something with ohlins, radial Brembos, carbon bits, special paint and maybe even a dry clutch ?  To me this bike would be perfection ! 

[hbliam]

I am really diggin" the Evo ( with a Termignoni exhaust change out ) but don't you guys think that a year from now they will come out with a S or a SP, some kind of upgraded model ?  Something with ohlins, radial Brembos, carbon bits, special paint and maybe even a dry clutch ?  To me this bike would be perfection ! 

I'm sure they will....and it already has radial brembos.

[motoboy]

...and it already has radial brembos.

ok sorry, the monoblock type like off the SF and superbikes.

[csorin]

Eh, I guess at some point you have to decide that the bike is what you want.  Waiting for next year's 'improved' version will keep you from ever buying one.  Then again, it might be the financially responsible path

I feel like these Evo versions are nice late model massages.  Both the 848 and the 1100 series are a few years in, and the current models are improvements over an established, proven design.  I would be stoked to own either without worrying about next year's big thing.

[Raux]

thing is most people change out their suspension, wheels and CF pieces  themselves, so Ducati saves money upfront and makes it on the backend doing it this way anyway.

[csorin]

Here are some great shots of the stock exhaust sound.  Sounds like it's got a nice deep rumble.  Bah, I told myself I was getting a sports bike next!

This was supposed to start at 7:38, but I guess that doesn't work on the embedded youtube vids.

2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo edited and unedited shots in 1080p HD

[Raux]

well other than the Diavel.. I consider most Ducati as sport bikes... just don't tell my insurance

[hbliam]

I ordered a Diavel a few weeks back but started to have Monster regret and decided to test ride the EVO prior to making a decision. For reference I've owned the following Ducati's: '93 Monster, '02 S4, '04 Multistrada, '04 S4R, and presently have an '08 Hypermotard. IOW, I like Ducati's and Monsters in particular. I rode the EVO for about 15 minutes of the allotted hour I was to have the bike. Feels good. Solid. Feels like the same power as my Hyper. Brakes not quite as good but still good. I got back and said, "Let's try the Diavel again." Rode the Diavel for the entire hour allotted. Such a different and more satisfying experience. Power whenever, wherever you need/want it. More comfortable seating position. Handles as well or better in the curves (at the rate I would push any bike on the street). I seriously could ride this bike all day.

Just waiting on the Hyper to sell....

[Frosty_spl]

The demo day at both dealers near me weren't really demo days, more like "We have one bike, come ride it if you want." But then I'm sure they would guilt trip me if I didn't buy it.

[Greg]

I'm really starting to like the Evo, but the headlight and flyscreen still kind of bug me. The flyscreen should blend into the headlight assembly better rather than sitting on top like an afterthought.