Ducati Monster 1200
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| Monster 1200 | |
| Manufacturer | Ducati Motor Holding SpA |
| Production period | 2014 until today |
| class | motorcycle |
| design type | Naked bike |
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| Four-stroke engine , 90 ° two-cylinder V-engine, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled, desmodromic OHC valve control, electronic injection system, 56 mm throttle valve diameter (oval), G-Kat, low emission according to EURO 4 | |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1198 |
| Power (kW / PS ) | 108/147 at 9250 rpm |
| Torque ( N m ) | 124 at 7750 rpm |
| transmission | 6-speed |
| drive | Chain drive , O-ring chain , chain pinion 15 teeth, chain wheel 41 teeth |
| Brakes | vo. 2 × 330 mm disc brake, 4-piston, cornering ABS / hi. 245 mml |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1485 |
| Seat height (cm) | 79.5-82 (adjustable) |
| Empty weight (kg) | 213 |
The Ducati Monster 1200 is a motorcycle category naked bike of the Italian manufacturer Ducati . It is the third generation of the Ducati Monster series and replaced the air-cooled model generation M5 ( 696 , 796 and 1100/1100 Evo ).
Model history
The Ducati Monster 1200 was presented at the EICMA motorcycle fair in 2013 and was awarded the visitor's prize as the fair's most beautiful motorcycle. The model replaces the M5 series and is based on the liquid-cooled four-valve engine "Testastretta Evoluzione", which was derived from the Ducati 1198 superbike . The changes compared to the previous version are accordingly extensive:
- New tubular space frame with modified geometry and longer wheelbase
- Increase in rated power to 135 hp or 145 hp in the S version
- Ride-by-wire system and three driving modes that can be configured via the TFT display
- Revised Ducati Safety Pack , consisting of a 3-stage anti-lock braking system and 8-stage Ducati Traction Control
- new metal tank and no multi-part tank cladding
The original version of the Monster 1200 is called the M6 and was produced from 2014 to 2016. For the entry into force of the Euro 4 standard 2017, the Monster 1200 has been completely redesigned and since then has the type designation MA.
Model variants
In addition to the basic model of the Ducati Monster 1200, there is again an S version, which is primarily characterized by higher-quality chassis and brake components. Since 2016, an R version has been available with further improved equipment and a more racing-oriented orientation (in particular increased power to 160 hp, steering dampers , forged rims, greater freedom from lean angles). For the 2017 model year and in order to meet the Euro 4 standard, the Ducati Monster 1200 and the S version have been fundamentally revised. These include a steeper steering head angle, a shorter rear swing arm, modified engine settings and modified injection systems. The shape of the tank has also been revised and based more closely on the first generation of the Ducati Monster. There were big changes in the area of electronics. So the 2017er generation received a Curve ABS, a wheelie control, an automatic switch (Quick Shifter) with so-called Blipper, the downshift without domes allows (S version as standard, basic model as an option), and a new dashboard and new controls. The R version is produced unchanged and still has the older electronics package of the first generation.
Colours
The Monster 1200 is or was available in the following color designs:
- Red with red frame (continuous, all versions)
- White with frame in anthracite (only S version, only year of construction 2015)
- Diamond Black with black frame (R version only, 2016–2017)
- Gray with black frame (only S version, from year of construction 2017)
technology
Engine and drive
A Testastretta engine is installed here, following on from the S4R and S4RS models of the first Ducati Monster generation . Originally a development for the Ducati 1198 superbike , the engine was already used in the Multistrada 1200 in a more everyday design. Although the bore and stroke were left the same, the compression was slightly reduced. The torque curve has also been changed so that peak power and maximum torque are achieved earlier. This is achieved, among other things, by reducing the overlap of the valves by 11 degrees. The engine has dual ignition for homogeneous combustion. The standard clutch is still an oil bath clutch with anti-hopping function as standard.
- Two-cylinder four-stroke V-engine, 90 ° cylinder angle
- Bore: 106 mm
- Stroke: 67.9 mm
- Total displacement: 1198 cm³
- Compression ratio: 13: 1
- Maximum output: 108 kW (147 hp) at 9250 rpm
- Max. Torque: 124 Nm at 7750 rpm
- 6 speed transmission
- Multi-disc oil bath clutch with anti-hopping function
landing gear
The main differences between the basic version and the S version and R version can be found in the chassis area.
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| bikes | Cast light alloy wheels with 10 spokes | Cast light alloy wheels with 3 Y-spokes | Forged light alloy wheels with 3 W spokes |
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| ABS system | Bosch cornering ABS with 3-stage control | Bosch cornering ABS with 3-stage control | Bosch ABS with 3-stage control, but without cornering ABS |
| wheelbase | 1485 mm | 1485 mm | 1509 mm |
Individual evidence
- ↑ Ducati Motor Holding - www.ducati.com: EICMA 2013 visitors award brand new Ducati Monster 1200 “Most Beautiful Bike of Show”. Retrieved April 19, 2018 .
- ↑ Johannes Müller: Ducati Monster 1200 S Test 2016 and 2017 | MOTORCYCLE 03/2017 . ( motorradonline.de [accessed April 19, 2018]).
- ↑ Ducati Motor Holding - www.ducati.com: Compare Ducati Bikes. Retrieved April 19, 2018 .
- ↑ a b Ducati Monster 1200 - High Performance Naked Bikes . ( ducati.com [accessed April 19, 2018]).
- ↑ Ducati Monster 1200r - The Most Powerful Ducati Naked . ( ducati.com [accessed April 19, 2018]).