Ducati Monsters - Reviews And Classifieds
"The motorcycle that saved Ducati".
This is the honour often bestowed on the Ducati Monster line which gave a struggling company a new lease of life.
The Monster line began in 1993 with the Monster 900 and was designed by Miguel Angel Galluzzi. It was defined as a naked bike with a less aggressive riding position than the traditional Ducati sportbike but with it's own unique flair that made it both recogniseable as a Ducati and also a hit. Soon after came the Monster 600 and then the Monster 750 in 1996.
The concept remained the same through the first decade of production and it wasn't until 2000 that Ducati added fuel injection to the original 900 model.
In 2001, the S4 was introduced - a much more powerful and aggressive Monster which used the liquid cooled 4 valve Ducati superbike engine and then after the more track orientated and higher spec S4R.
Fast forward 12 years from the original release of the 900and in 2005 Ducati Monster sales accounted for over half of Ducati's worldwide sales.
It's proved itslef as a motorcycle for all types of riders - the smaller models providing a great entry level Ducati for new riders, commuters and women while the larger more powerful S2R and S4R drawing talented enthusiasts who enjoy the raw power and classic styling of this beautiful motorcycle.
Ducati Monster Model Reviews And Classifieds
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The first in the Ducati Monster line up. The 620 is a favorite amongst new riders for it's up right riding style, easy to control power and good turning circle. |
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An affordable, easy to ride classic Ducati which has some improvements over the base 620 model whilst retaining the characteristics of why the Monsters as a line are poular. |
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A further advancement on the base Ducati Monster models the 750 was also produced in a unique and striking metallic silver for the States only. |
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The Ducati Monster 800 marks the transition in the Monster line from the beginner friendly 620 and 695 to the much more powerful S2R and S4R. |
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The Ducati Monster 900 is a poweful middleweight naked bike with a lot of grunt and the classic traditional Monster styling. A great used buy. |
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Moving up to a 1000cc engine the Ducati Monster S2R is a great bike for hard riding, commuting and even the odd bit of long distance summer touring for the committed. |
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The Ducati Monster S4R is quite literally the "monster" of the Ducati Monster range. More power, harder suspension, better handling but a little surgey at low speeds. |