New Monster 1198

[Travman]

I wonder if the 28 lb difference in dry weights between the 1100 EVO and this new 1198 version would be a bigger difference when comparing ready to ride weights since the water-cooled bike has more fluids?

[dufukincati]

The S4RS chassis could have been a lot better to compliment the power it put out. I hope this bike does not exaggerate the problem. Sounds like a baby-Diavel straight line bike to me.

[TWDucfan]

looks like the rear tire just run over some cow pie.  

[showerfan]

the more i look at it, the more i want to buy it! but i just got a new multi that seems to do everything in the world right, and i'd feel like i'm cheating on my '99 m900. how can i justify this purchase? is there any room? can wait to test drive it

[pitbull]

A new exhaust would help a lot...as it does for most bikes.

Tank shape looks pretty good.

I don't know about the trellis "frame". I prefer to see more of a frame, but it may grown on me. Ducati is really embracing the frameless concept.

My thoughts as well.


Overall, I like it, but I still prefer the full trellis frame and classic headlight of the original monsters.

I could see me looking for a used one in 4-5 years time.

[Moronic]

Looks like a lovely bike for someone who can't find a nicely kitted S4Rs or S4RT. 


Does look like the right direction, tho, and they've done a good job given modern contraints and opportunities.

[The ModFather]

I freakin love it. Love that they got rid of the little vent panels on the side of the tank. Love the new tank shape. Love the clean tail. That engine is beast! The headlight is vastly improved although I may need to get used to how the instrument cluster sits on top of the headlight so visibly I keep wanting to lower it as it looks like a little hat. I love the pipes and cant wait to see what kind of Termi option we get for this as the Diavel with Termis is one of the best sounding bikes I've ever heard. Love that you can get the S version with Ohlins! I've been wanting a 2nd bike as my Monster is getting long in the tooth and is half the CC's of this bike but still looks and runs great. I've been looking at the Streetfighter, Diavel and even used Sport 1000s but this bike makes me seriously consider a 2nd Monster as it's substantially different from my old beloved 620 Dark. Which speaking of will this bike come in black? The Panigale still doesnt. I'd really want one in black either gloss or flat. Overall I'm a huge fan and if they do the Audi financing deal like they do on the Diavels I will really be compelled to pull the trigger.

[Pedro-bot]

I freakin love it. Love that they got rid of the little vent panels on the side of the tank. Love the new tank shape. Love the clean tail. <SNIP>

This. 

I like this new bike.
But I don't need 145 hp. Hell, I don't even need 100hp on a moto. 

[pesto]

They have a model archive on the website. It lists the 2013 evo as 373lbs and then goes on to say ABS wet weight is 414lbs.

It weighs exactly the same as the SF848?

[El-Twin]

When viewed from the left side... Where is the vertical cylinder? It seems to be just a dark impenetrable mass. Or maybe it's just my eyes.

Sounds like a baby-Diavel straight line bike to me.

The Monster is, by nature, not a straight-line bike.

looks like the rear tire just run over some cow pie. 

Yea, not a fan of the license plate holder. It adds to the unsprung weight and detracts from the rear meat.

The last of the air-cooled big blocks is gone.  Long live the king.

Overall, this is a machine that will have plenty of fans.

But wait.... Where is the bikini fairing?!  Okay, just kidding. 

[toudg]

More info/video  http://www.eicma.it/en/2013/11/eicma-2013-stand-ducati/

[Vishwacorp]

It's listed on Ducati's website at 461 lbs wet.
http://www.ducatiusa.com/bikes/monster/1200_s/tech_spec.do

That being said, I love it. It looks a lot more like the original in its profile. It is a thoroughly modern bike with all the ABS/TC/Riding Modes you can throw at it. And anyone who's ridden in the rain with a tail chop can tell you why that license plate holder is GOLD.

[twolanefun]

I intend to put a deposit on an "S" this week, RED, delivery in March. My M900 will finally get a break and become more local and special events, still looks great and runs good but with 50K miles it's too special to run it into the ground. Besides what's is not to like about this new version, except more power than I really need, but DTC, adjustable seat, ergos appear to be good, ABS, larger METAL tank. This looks like a very good replacement for the S2R I sold last year. The SS will probably go up for sale, don't have enough room in the garage. I hope they have them to look at/ sit on at the IMS. - Gene

[danaid]

 I'm glad Ducati brought back the "S" edition to the monster line. I think the bike looks good, but not awsome enough for me to sell my 1100S just yet. 

I just modded and tuned my bike to where it's just the way I like it. 

[Skybarney]

Love the HP, just can't get over the ugly left side.  Not to mention the thing is seriously much heavier than my Monster and that is gonna cost some fun time in the twisties.  I have dropped nearly 15 pounds off of my bike so far and have not even bought a lightweight battery yet.

The 2014 looks pretty darn nice, the metal tank, increased fuel range and nifty TFT instruments are worth a ton, as is the rear tire mud flap.  The left side of the machine is still nothing but glop, IMO it belongs under a fairing.  It would look really nice with custom rear sets, smaller cans and some carbon.  Of course that is only if you only approach the bike from the right side......

Maybe a cool aftermarket accessory for the 2014 would be a right side kickstand.  Then one could approach the bike from the right side and never really have to see that mess of a left side.