New Monster 1198

[Speeddog]

Speedo : I have three or four sisters that all look about the same with their own web sites, can I have them give you a call.

Actually I had to Google NSFW for a definition, didn't mean to put a crimp in your way of rolling.

No disrespect intended here but that pic had to have been just barely borderline NSFW, depending on how conservative you want to set the line. You guys run this ship but just sayin'.........

I'm happy to discuss this via PM.

Any more on this topic *here* is just crapping up this thread.

[koko64]

Ducati are making the same mistake as the Japanese mfrs did in the 90's with too many colours at once taking attention away from the lines of the bike, (although not as bad, remember the pink and purple YZF 750). Blacked out frame and small parts and red, black, white or yellow bodywork. It's not that hard.

[thought]

Ducati are making the same mistake as the Japanese mfrs did in the 90's with too many colours at once taking attention away from the lines of the bike, (although not as bad, remember the pink and purple YZF 750). Blacked out frame and small parts and red, black, white or yellow bodywork. It's not that hard.

Don't really see that as true... the stock monster is basically red and black.  Pretty sure the non blacked out bits are just to save a bit on costs... and I do love me some red trellis.

I think the line is crossed once you start putting on graphics kits.  To me, a bike has been designed correctly when it can look stunning in just one base color.  The japanese bikes just toss on too many graphics for the most part.

[The ModFather]

"Too many colors" is a ridiculous accusation to make against Ducati. They are minimilast compared to most Bike manufacturers. Red, White & Black is pretty much it with the very occasional yellow & platinum thrown in.

[The ModFather]

This is a pretty interesting and apparently unbiased comparison article comparing the 1200S and the KTM Super Duke. The companion video is also pretty well done.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/102/18366/Motorcycle-Article/2014-Ducati-Monster-1200-S-Comparison.aspx

[MadDuck]

Somewhere in all of the videos and articles on these bikes one of the reviews noted that the new Monster was kind of like a mini Diavel. Somewhere between the old sporty Monsters that we know & love and the cruiser Diavel but we'll throw in the big motor. All of the comparos separate the Monster from the KTM/Tuono/BMW/Street Triple bunch.

[koko64]

"Too many colors" is a ridiculous accusation to make against Ducati. They are minimilast compared to most Bike manufacturers. Red, White & Black is pretty much it with the very occasional yellow & platinum thrown in.

Let me be clear. I'm talking about the smaller components that Ducati refuses to either colour match or black out, not about the colour range of it's motorcycles. I'm glad Ducati don't use splash graphics. I lived through that in the 90s with Japanese bikes. The issue is every second owner blacks out the alloy or silver or "bronzish" components that Ducati refuses to. So many owners do this as a matter of course and post their bikes up here to show the improvement.

I sometimes think it's a Latin taste effect like Guido's chain or bracelet. If it's cost cutting then I don't think that's acceptable considering the price premium and Audi's marketing strategy.

[The ModFather]

Let me be clear. I'm talking about the smaller components that Ducati refuses to either colour match or black out, not about the colour range of it's motorcycles. I'm glad Ducati don't use splash graphics. I lived through that in the 90s with Japanese bikes. The issue is every second owner blacks out the alloy or silver or "bronzish" components that Ducati refuses to. So many owners do this as a matter of course and post their bikes up here to show the improvement.

I sometimes think it's a Latin taste effect like Guido's chain or bracelet. If it's cost cutting then I don't think that's acceptable considering the price premium and Audi's marketing strategy.

Okay... I misunderstood. I completely concur as I had to... powder coat my sata cover and clutch cover black, dye my belt covers black, change out the swingarm for a black one off a 695, black billet front sprocket cover and black clip-ons and top triple. And this was on what's called a Monster "Dark". If it's going to be "Dark"... then black it all out! Dont leave 3 different shades of grey on the all the bits and pieces throughout.

[thought]

Actually... I'm a bit happy that Duc leaves me all the cheap upgrades to do.  It gives me time before I start looking at the expensive ones 

[pitbull]

A friend of mine just text me a pic of his brand new monster.


He's had it for a week and is over the moon.


He lives a few hours from me, but I'm hoping I can score a ride on it next time I see him.

[MadDuck]

A friend of mine just text me a pic of his brand new monster.


He's had it for a week and is over the moon.


He lives a few hours from me, but I'm hoping I can score a ride on it next time I see him.

What has he been riding previously?

[SpikeC]

 What has he farkled?

[DarkMonster620]

[thought]

At first glance I thought that said "Ducati Asshat" behind the bike haha

[DarkMonster620]

At first glance I thought that said "Ducati Asshat" behind the bike haha