New Monster 1198

[HotIce]

I already said this, but I'm seeing a lot of repeat hating, so I repeat... I'd hit it.

Dito 

[duc996]

Me likey  not parting with my s4r though

[ungeheuer]

I already said this, but I'm seeing a lot of repeat hating, so I repeat... I'd hit it.

Hate?  No hating here.  I don't hate it, I just find the clumsy waterworks unappealing to behold.

Amazing that all the technology advances on this new monster got overlooked and all the discussion about not liking it has been focused on the look. Now if it was as butt ugly as an MTS I'd understand it, but it ain't so I don't. As for plumbing I say BS that plumbing seemed to fade away when an S4RS was ridden in anger. Do I wish it looked as good as my M900 maybe, but the technical improvements on this new monster are hard to overlook. To each his own but   assuming it fits me one will be parked in my garage next to my M900. I think the SS will be the one that gets booted to make room. - Gene

I have no doubt that this will be a far more powerful piece of technology than my M1100s.  And you're right, it's gonna be a huge blast to ride.  And you're right again, that plumbing is not gonna wipe the smile off your face when you're riding the thing  .

So it's a fabulous piece of motorcycle weaponry 









But it still looks like a bowl of half eaten spaghetti when it's parked IMO.

[Skybarney]

Walking out to the shop I find myself often staring at the 2013 in total appreciation of it's simplicity, clean lines and svelte look.  I find myself staring at it like a fine painting in an art gallery.

I had one of the first CBR 600F2's in California.  At the time it was the single most wicked 600cc tool in the box for a spirited canyon ride.  I never found myself staring at it like I do the Duc. 

The 2014 may be a great tool but if I am going to own a water cooled bike it won't be that one.  Why?  If all I care about is a took that shreds the road, has big hp and ride without looking at it, I would go KTM.....

Being a Duc loyalist is fine and I truly understand.  However if it's all about the technology?  Better stuff out there.

[Uncle Mofo]

Funny.. I heard the same negative comments when I bought the S4RS...

I like it. Maybe  don't need a Multistrada yet.

[Duck-Stew]

Are there issues with it aesthetically:  Likely yes (as opinions vary), but what bike FROM THE FACTORY doesn't have aesthetic issues?!?  (Outside of maybe the MHe...  )

But, aren't we the same sick-n-twisted bunch of bastids who have an ENTIRE board names 'Accessories & Mods'?!? 

Aren't we modding fools? 

Don't we spend oodles of $$$ on farkles and changes only 'us' really want to see?!?

So, yes, it's got aesthetic issues out of the box.  BUT, rest assured...  We'll find a way to make it ass-kickin'!

Besides, we made the '09-13 Monsters look pretty good...  I think we can handle this one. 

[duccarlos]

I insist that the 1200 should have been what the "new" Monster should have looked like when they came out with the 696. One of the first mods would be to get a smaller radiator.

[duc_fan]

I insist that the 1200 should have been what the "new" Monster should have looked like when they came out with the 696.

+1

[DRKWNG]

If all I care about is a took that shreds the road, has big hp and ride without looking at it, I would go KTM.....

Good choice.

Besides, we made the '09-13 Monsters look pretty good...  

Now you're just being silly.

[Duck-Stew]

Now you're just being silly.

Perhaps, but this is the first Monster since the S4Rs that makes my jeans tight and my thoughts turn to hooliganism, and with 145hp on-tap (more w/Termi's & the Termi-race-mapping) it'll be a hoot!

[DRKWNG]

Perhaps, but this is the first Monster since the S4Rs that makes my jeans tight...

You sure it isn't the burritos causing that?

[Duck-Stew]

You sure it isn't the burritos causing that?

Quite sure... 

[duc996]

I like the tank, i want to see it in person see the size of it.It looks pretty bulky

[Bishamon]

Things I like are the rear fender, the headlight, the mirrors, and the power.

Things I don't like are the weird distorted trellis, the look of the more upright stance (though I'm sure it's more comfortable), the tail section, the extended wheelbase, the added weight, the exhaust heat shield, and the fact that it's water-cooled.

It looks better than the Diavel, but not enough like a Monster.  I'm sure plenty of people said the same thing when the 696 and 1100 were released (and some are still saying it ).

[Teutonics]

I like it, much more faithful to the original monster... and agreed it looks like a mating of the SF, but that's okay too.  Evolution and all that.  Not a fan of the borg-looking mid-section though.

One thing I'd like to see though as a tribute to the original monster is an available bikini fairing.  At least they lost the wedding-veil/head-dress fairing though.