2012 Ducati Monster
As authentic as ever
The Monster family rolls into 2012
with a bold range of lifestyle motorcycles engineered
with high attention
to user-friendly and safety-conscious detail. Available
in 696, 796 and 1100EVO, the three exciting and everimproving
models ensure the Monster’s cult status as a
design icon of hand-built, naked motorcycles
remains as authentic as ever.
The entry-level 696 and premium mid-range
796, already enhanced with revised ergonomics, and
new subframe ready for the Ducati Performance grab-rail
accessory, are now also equipped with Kayaba front
suspension to complete an ideal package.
The Monster 1100EVO underlines the
Monster family’s defining concepts of functionality,
style and sport with an evolution of the flagship
model. Taking its name from the Desmodue Evoluzione
engine, which delivers a milestone 100hp, the 1100EVO
sports the latest generation exhaust system, Marzocchi
front suspension, refined tail-end, bold sport-style
graphics and the Ducati Safety Pack (DSP) consisting
of ABS and 4-level Ducati Traction Control (DTC).
While all three models are available
in red, the 696 is also offered in dark stealth or
stone white and the 796
in arctic white silk or diamond black silk. The 1100EVO
in red is enhanced with a white stripe and the
sophisticated diamond black scheme with a grey stripe.
Ensuring an attractive colour option for everyone,
the entire family is further customizable with the
innovative and unique Monster Art program.
MONSTER FAMILY FEATURES
Monster frame
An immensely strong but light tubular
steel Trellis frame with aluminium rear sub-frame
is the visual and
structural backbone of all Monsters. Delivering unparalleled
rigidity with minimal mass, the frame design is
pure Ducati in its ingenuity and simplicity and enables
a useful 64 degrees of lock-to-lock steering travel.
The lightweight aluminium sub-frame maintains visual
continuity with the footrest hangers and swingarm,
and is designed to accept a passenger-friendly grab-rail
kit available as an accessory from Ducati
Performance. The kit further enhances passenger ride
comfort without compromising the Monster’s stylish
lines.
Monster ABS
The 2012 Monster family offers all
696 and 796 models with optional anti-lock braking
system (ABS), while
the 1100EVO has ABS fitted as standard equipment.
Designed to reduce the risk of wheel-lock
under heavy braking or when braking in low grip conditions,
the
system reads wheel speed data from phonic wheel sensors
to detect potential wheel lock. If the wheel
speed differential falls below a specific safety limit,
the control unit immediately reduces the brake system
pressure to the appropriate calliper to avoid wheel
lock. The pressure reduction on each individual braking
circuit is activated by electronically controlled
valves, which then close as the wheel speed differential
moves away from a locking scenario.
Monster instrumentation
Looking clean and minimalist in true
Monster style, the brightly illuminated display provides
all essential data
by default, and even more by scrolling with the left-hand
switchgear. Data includes speed, revs, time,
scheduled maintenance, oil temperature, ABS status
(when applicable), DTC status (1100EVO only) and
battery voltage, while warning lights illuminate for
oil pressure, fuel reserve, turn indicators, high
beam and
neutral selection. In addition, the instruments present
a reserve fuel trip, immobiliser status and automatic
light-off function after 60 seconds with the key on
as well as a memory to store lap times recorded by
using
the high-beam flash button as a stopwatch.
For the Monster 1100EVO, the display
also doubles as a control panel for the 4-level Ducati
Traction Control system included in the Ducati Safety
Package (DSP), in addition to the Ducati Data Analyser
(DDA) system, which is available as an accessory from
Ducati Performance. All Monsters are built ‘system-ready’
for the data acquisition kit, which consists of a
special DDA software and memory key that slots into
USB style plug under the seat. The same plug also
doubles as the connection for a handy ‘battery
maintainer’ available as an accessory from Ducati
Performance.
Monster Desmo
The incredible valve performances of
the Desmodue engine are made possible because of Ducati's
unique
Desmodromic system, where valve closure is activated
mechanically. At high rpm it would be almost
impossible for the valves to follow the steep closure
profiles of the cam lobes if they were relying upon
normal valve springs. With the Desmo system, the valves
are closed mechanically with the same accuracy
as they are opened, enabling steep cam profiles and
radical cam timings. This system is used on every
single Ducati power unit including the race-winning
Superbike and Desmosedici MotoGP engines.
Monster quality
Having more experience with twin-cylinder
high performance engines than any other manufacturer,
the aircooled L-Twin remains central to Ducati's philosophy
of motorcycling. This experience, plus constant
investment in quality by design, advanced materials
and engineering techniques has enabled a distance
between service intervals of 7,500 miles (12,000km)
making Ducati ownership even more enjoyable.
2012 DUCATI MONSTER 696
Everyday usability
Ducati has always listened to feed-back
from its passionate Monster owners and constantly
responded with
subtle changes to perfect the Monster 696. Last year’s
comfort-enhancing 20mm bar-riser and new subframe
ready to accept the passenger-friendly grab-rail accessory
are now complemented with 43mm
Kayaba front suspension for 2012. Ducati’s entry-level
Monster remains as competitive as ever with optional
ABS and a special 696+ specification.
Enhancing the “less-is-more”
philosophy that has made the Monster a global legend,
the Monster 696
continues to redefine expectations. Every finely engineered
element of the chassis and engine is on display,
allowing its true beauty to be showcased for all to
see.
With its thin waistline and wide handlebars,
the Monster 696 provides unrivalled ergonomics, striking
a
carefully designed balance between performance and
everyday usability that will appeal to a wide range
of
riders. Sport-derived chassis technology and the proven
power and flexibility of the legendary Ducati L-Twin
engine, make the Monster 696 as comfortable in city
traffic as on the open road.
Riding the 696
The riding position of the Monster
696 has been specifically designed to put the rider
firmly in control. With
its low 770mm (30.3in) seat height, easy-to-reach
handlebars and user-friendly 4-point adjustable levers,
every rider will find it easy to master.
The beautifully sculpted fuel tank
cover allows maximum comfort and control and the narrowing
of the ‘waist’
area of the 696 has the same effect as lowering the
seat height, making it easier to get both feet flat
on the
ground. Careful attention to every detail has led
to a substantial weight saving, making the Monster
696 the
lightest in its class at an impressive 161kg (355lb)
(dry weight). Passenger comfort and safety are also
carefully considered, with neat, under-seat grab handles
moulded into the seat unit maximising pillion
security without detracting from the legendary Monster
696 styling or external grab-handles available as
an
accessory from Ducati Performance.
696 power trip
The 696 engine produces 80hp (59kW)
and 50.6lb-ft (7kgm) of torque ensuring a smooth and
powerful
delivery for a relaxed and enjoyable ride as well
competitive and owner-friendly service intervals of
7,500
miles (12,000 kilometres).
The highly efficient, lightweight engine
uses a bore and stroke of 88x57.2mm and, like the
796, features an
advanced APTC ‘wet’ clutch. With a ‘slipper’
type action that prevents destabilising of the rear-end
under
aggressive down-shifting, the APTC clutch also gives
the extra benefit of a super-light feel at the lever,
a
great benefit in stop-start city traffic. The oil-bath
clutch represents a power-enhancing weight reduction
over
the ‘dry’ system as well as having a considerably
quieter operation.
Providing a deep and rich exhaust tone
within current regulations is no mean feat, but the
Monster 696
definitely provides Ducati’s famous L-Twin sound.
Its bold, high-level twin mufflers not only make a
striking
style statement, but also provide a healthy increase
in power and torque and ideal positioning for two
lambda exhaust gas sensors, crucial for the optimisation
of fuelling and emissions.
696 chassis
Outstanding handling and control is
provided by brand new 43mm Kayaba forks offering 120mm
(4.7in) of
finely controlled travel. At the rear, a progressive
Sachs monoshock unit provides adjustability in both
spring
preload and damping.
Lightweight 3-spoke aluminium alloy
wheels increase agility and reduce rider effort and
use 120/60ZR front
and 160/60ZR rear Pirelli Angel ST tyres. The end
result provides a light, predictable and confidenceinspiring
“feel” with outstanding stability at a
wide range of speeds.
The Brembo brakes deliver exceptional
braking power front and rear, enhancing rider safety.
320mm front
floating discs are gripped by 4-piston, radially mounted
callipers, while a 245mm rear disc works in
combination with a twin-piston calliper. This powerful
braking set-up offers unrivalled feel and feedback
that
inspires confidence across a broader spectrum of riding
abilities. Riders looking for even more security will
benefit from the optional ABS system.
Every carefully selected component
of the Monster 696 has a net benefit to the overall
weight of the
machine. The dry weight of 161kg (355lb) not only
enhances manoeuvrability and ease of use, but also
contributes directly to increased performance of both
braking and acceleration.
2012 DUCATI MONSTER 696+
Factory-personalised
Throughout its long and established
history, the Monster’s cult following has always
attracted
personalisation. With Ducati’s tempting in-house
accessory range offering so many custom-fit parts,
nearly
every Monster is different.
The 696+ is a factory-personalised
model featuring some neat designer touches. A beautiful
single seat
cover creates the clean look of a racing seat and
easily unclips to allow room for a passenger while
the neat
micro-bikini fairing adds a custom touch to the front
end.
696 colours
The 2012 Monster 696 is available in
red with red Trellis frame and black wheels or two
choices of dark
stealth or stone white, both with matte black frames
and black wheels. The Monster 696 can be further
personalised from a wide range of additional colour
schemes available within the innovative Monster Art
program.
2012 DUCATI MONSTER 796
Urban icon
The Monster 796 is the ‘urban
icon’ of the range, combining the user-friendliness
of the 696 with the sports
character of the 1100EVO. Delivering 87hp (64kW),
a dry weight of just 167kg (368lb) and optional ABS,
the stylish Monster 796 injects the magic of mid-range
into the Monster family.
With the smooth and capable Desmodue
796 engine at the heart of the machine, a single-sided
swingarm
and user-friendly ergonomics, the Monster 796 perfectly
balances lifestyle performance with everyday
functionality to enhance the original Monster spirit.
Monster spec
With a seat height of 800mm (31.5in)
and the combination of seat shape and raised handlebars,
posture is
optimized and comfort enhanced. A dry weight of just
167kg (368lb) and optional ABS inspires confidence
and makes life simpler in the city for the mid-range
Monster.
Suspension up front is now handled
by user-friendly 43mm Kayaba forks, while the sporty
Ducati singlesided
rear swingarm is controlled by a single rear Sachs
unit with adjustable spring preload and return
damping for passenger load optimisation.
Twin 320mm semi-floating discs are
gripped by radially mounted 4-piston Brembo callipers
to provide
powerful and progressive front-end braking with rider-friendly
‘feeling’, while the rear is equipped
with a
245mm disc and 2-piston calliper, also by Brembo.
The Monster 796 offers the added option of ABS to
further underline the model’s focus on ease
of use and everyday security.
The 17” wheels are in the five
‘Y-shape’ spoked style and produced in
lightweight aluminium to keep the
unsprung weight low and handling, braking and acceleration
performances high. To differentiate the 796, the
wheels sport a stylish pin-stripe for 60° of the
circumference of the rim which creates a full circle
of red when
in motion. They roll on the same 180/55 rear and 120/70
Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres enjoyed on the
1100EVO.
Desmodue engine
Maintaining the smooth and enjoyable
character, famous of all Desmodromic L-Twins, the
796 Desmodue
power unit has a 66mm stroke crankshaft, instead of
the 696’s 57.2mm, and a lightweight 848-type
flywheel
that helps to maximise power to an impressive 87hp
(64kW) @ 8250rpm and torque to 58lb-ft (78Nm) @
6250rpm. An oil cooler is fitted to protect power
delivery by maintaining optimum efficiency.
The 803cc swept volume is compressed
to a ratio of 11:1, compared to the 696’s 10.7:1,
then injected and
ignited by Siemens controlled electronics. The 2-1-2
catalytic exhaust system uses twin lambda probes and
regulating valve to provide finer fuel mapping and
Euro 3 conformity. The system’s lightweight
and compact
design is achieved by using 1mm thick tubing and terminates
in twin lateral mufflers.
An APTC ‘wet’ clutch gives
a ‘slipper’ type action that prevents
destabilising of the rear-end under
aggressive down-shifting and also gives the extra
benefit of a super-light feel at the lever, an advantage
in
stop-start city traffic.
Controls
The Monster 796 has enhanced comfort
and control with bar-risers gripping sturdy tapered
section
aluminium handlebars. Integral type Brembo master
cylinders are used for both the clutch and brake
systems and maintain a clean handlebar arrangement
for the rider. They are fitted with user-friendly,
4-point
adjustable levers that provide easy-to-reach control
for all hand sizes and the APTC clutch offers a superlight
lever action ideal for use in the city.
796 colours and style
The Monster 796 comes in traditional
Ducati red, arctic white silk or diamond black silk
with all three colours against a red Trellis frame
and black wheels, which feature a red flash around
60° of the rim side, creating a red stripe at
speed. Further aesthetic enhancements come from the
footrest hangers finished in matte black to match
the rear sub-frame and single-sided swingarm, the
Ducati logo on the front mudguard and the Tricolore
displayed proudly on the single-seat cover and fuel
tank. The Monster 796 can be further
personalised from a choice of additional colour schemes
available within the innovative Monster Art
program.
The Monster 796 is fitted with the
micro-bikini fairing and single seat cover as standard
and features a
comfort-enhancing seat shape, further accentuated
with stylish red stitching.
2012 DUCATI MONSTER 1100EVO
Monster evolution
The Monster 1100EVO further enhances
the Monster family’s defining concepts of functionality,
style and
sport with an evolution of the flagship model. Taking
its name from the Desmodue Evoluzione engine, which
delivers a milestone 100hp, the 1100EVO rolls out
with the new generation exhaust system, comfortenhanced
ergonomics, Marzocchi front suspension and refined
tail-end in addition to the new Ducati Safety Pack
(DSP) of ABS brake system and new 4-level Ducati Traction
Control (DTC). The Monster 1100EVO is the first ever
Monster equipped with DTC.
Ducati’s application of the “EVO”
treatment now runs deep throughout the Ducati range
and its introduction
to the ever-improving Monster family was inevitable.
It completes a stylish family of lifestyle motorcycles
with
high attention to user-friendly and safety-conscious
detail, while ensuring the Monster’s cult status
as a
design icon of hand-built, naked motorcycles remains
as authentic as ever.
The ultimate Monster
The Monster 1100EVO takes everything
great about the new generation Monster family and
adds an
evolution of upgrades that take the Monster concept
to the next level. The Desmodue Evoluzione engine
is
Ducati’s first 2-valve motor to hit the 100hp
mark and its super-smooth power delivery is sure to
delight
riders the world over. Add to that a fully redesigned,
power-enhancing exhaust system with low level
cannon-style, vertically stacked silencers that leave
the tail-end looking sharp and minimalistic and the
introduction of DSP, consisting of a new user-friendly,
4-level DTC that supports the ABS system in
enhanced rider control, and it’s plain to see
that this really is an “evolution” model.
But it doesn’t end there.
Quality by design
Part of Ducati’s approach to
Quality improvement is to blend owner feed-back into
the design process of
new models, and the Monster 1100EVO is an iconic example.
Ergonomics were totally revised with the a
reshaped seat and bar-risers for the rider and a rear
sub-frame ready to accept the confidence-inspiring
Ducati Performance grab-rail kit for the passenger,
whose comfort is further enhanced with a low-slung,
rerouted exhaust system. Add to these enhancements
rubber-mounted rear indicators and a more compact
number plate holder with LED lighting, and it is clear
that Ducati listened to every last detail.
The ‘less-is-more’ philosophy
behind all Monsters underlines Ducati’s continuous
pursuit of genuinely
compact, high performance motorcycles and with the
EVO’s dry weight at 169kg (373lb) it represents
the
lightest, most compact bike in its category.
The Monster 1100EVO is the result of
constant evolution in design and technology. The powerful
and
breathtaking top-of-the-range model boasts attractive
ergonomics and presents pure style and charisma,
while preserving the essence of the original naked
bike concept. The EVO design perfectly balances sports
performance, stunning looks and safety-conscious riding
pleasure and its seductive lines are the product of
a Ducati philosophy where form and function combine
to create the quintessential naked bike.
Ducati Safety Pack (DSP)
The Monster 1100EVO is the first model
to introduce the new Ducati Safety Pack (DSP), configured
to
enhance rider control on Ducati’s lifestyle
models. DSP consists of the ultra-dependable Brembo-Bosch
ABS braking system and user-friendly 4-level Ducati
Traction Control (DTC). Both systems are now supplied
as original equipment and complement each other to
provide a major contribution to safer motorcycling.
Accessible from the left-hand switchgear
and displayed on the digital instrumentation, the
DTC system
offers a choice of four levels, each one programmed
with an increasing level of interaction graded from
one
to four. While level four administers a confidence-building,
high level of interaction from the system by
activating upon the slightest amount of wheel-spin,
level one offers a lesser amount of intervention for
more
competent, sport-oriented riders. When the level is
selected and DTC activated, the level is displayed
on the
instrumentation.
Front and rear wheel sensors then compare
speed differential to sense when rear traction is
being broken
(wheel-spin) and DTC decides the best combination
of two different types of instant electronic adjustment,
calculated with data supplied from multiple sources.
The first 'soft' stage of system interaction is executed
by
high speed software that makes instant electronic
adjustment to the ignition timing, administering varying
amounts of ignition retardation to reduce the engine's
torque.
If the DTC software detects that the
first 'soft' stage of system interaction is inadequate
to control the wheelspin, it continues to administer
ignition retardation and, in addition, instructs the
engine ECU to initiate a
pattern of constantly increasing injection cuts until,
if necessary, full injection cut. During all stages
of
interaction, the two warning lights – normally
used to signify the over-rev limiter – illuminate
to indicate that
DTC is being applied. As soon as the system recognises
the gradual return of equal wheel speeds, it
incrementally re-establishes normal power delivery.
This seamless interaction is key to the super-smooth
operation of the system and represents a considerable
increase in performance safety during mid-corner
acceleration.
The Brembo-Bosch ABS developed by Ducati
is one of the most sophisticated versions available
for
motorcycles and combines with top quality brake system
components to deliver outstanding performance
and confident control.
Designed to reduce the risk of wheel-lock
under heavy braking or when braking in low grip conditions,
the
system reads wheel speed data from phonic wheel sensors
to detect potential wheel lock. If the wheel
speed differential falls below a specific safety limit,
the control unit immediately reduces the brake system
pressure to the appropriate calliper to avoid wheel
lock. The pressure reduction on each individual braking
circuit is activated by electronically controlled
valves, which then close as the wheel speed differential
moves away from a locking scenario.
The Desmodue 1100 Evoluzione
The lightweight, L-Twin stands at the
pinnacle of more than three decades of Desmo air-cooled
development and its torquey power delivery has excited
riders worldwide. Its latest evolution combined with
the Monster’s airbox capacity and new exhaust
configuration marks a milestone for Ducati’s
2-valve engine
as the first to reach 100hp.
The 1100cc Desmodue Evoluzione power
unit continues to use a bore and stroke of 98 x 71.5mm,
but its
long list of refinements have boosted its power to
100hp (73.5kW) at 7500rpm with 76lb-ft (10.5kgm) of
torque at 6000rpm giving it smooth power delivery
from city-like low rpm to exhilarating open road
performance at redline.
The 1100's crankcases are vacuum cast
using Vacural® technology, a process that achieves
significant
weight saving and ensures consistent wall thickness
and increased strength. In addition to the new
magnesium alternator cover, the 1100 has a lighter
crankshaft assembly, using an 848-style Superbike
flywheel lightweight rare-earth magnets for the generator
assembly.
Power gains have come not only from
the lightweight crankshaft assembly, but also from
an evolution of the
top-end of the Desmodue power unit. The cylinder head,
which has enhanced lubrication and cooling
performance, also has a redesigned inlet port shape
for optimum flow and a modified combustion chamber
shape for improved burn efficiency. This improved
efficiency is the result of increasing the compression
ratio
from 10.7 to 11.3:1 and the change to a single spark
per cylinder ignition now managed by high-speed
Siemens electronics.
Ensuring a sufficient feed and maximum
volumetric efficiency to the higher compression set-up
is a 5%
increase in inlet valve lift and 4% for the exhaust,
safely enabled by Ducati's unique Desmodromic system,
where valve closure is activated mechanically. At
high rpm it would be almost impossible for the valves
to
follow the steep closure profiles of the cam lobes
if they were relying upon normal valve springs. With
the
Desmo system, the valves are closed mechanically with
the same accuracy as they are opened, enabling
steep cam profiles and radical cam timings. This system
is used on every single Ducati power unit including
the race-winning Superbike and Desmosedici MotoGP
engines.
The Monster 1100EVO uses a slipper-clutch
specially designed for the “wet” clutches
of larger capacity
engines. It features an oil bath system with ‘slipper’
function and super-light feel at the lever. Its design
uses
a progressive self-servo mechanism that presses the
plates together when under drive from the engine,
enabling the reduction of the clutch spring rates.
This results in a much lighter clutch lever at the
handlebar,
ideal in traffic or long journeys. When the drive
force is reversed (over-run), the same mechanism reduces
the pressure on the clutch plates, enabling them to
provide a race-like ‘slipper’ action which
reduces the
destabilizing effect of the rear-end under aggressive
down-shifting and provides a much smoother feeling
when closing the throttle or down-shifting under normal
riding conditions. An additional cush-drive damper
mechanism also smoothes the repeated transition from
drive to over-run during stop-start traffic. The clutch
and alternator covers are finished in a sophisticated
looking carbon grey.
EVO exhaust
The new generation exhaust system follows
a revised 2-1-2 routing to ensure the EVO’s
power-enhancing
and efficient power delivery and dedicates a lambda
probe to each header to ensure precise fueling. While
the stylish cannon-style, vertically stacked silencers
carry catalytic converters to provide Euro 3 conformity,
an electronically controlled mid-section valve optimises
exhaust pressures throughout the rev-range.
The revised positioning of the aluminium
silencers leaves the rear-end of the Monster looking
sharp and
minimalistic and ensures uncompromised passenger comfort.
1100 chassis
Exceptional handling, combined with
75.9lb-ft (10.5kgm) of torque from the Desmo engine,
results in a pure,
adrenalin-filled ride and at just 169kg (373lb), the
Monster 1100EVO is the lightest bike in its class.
The lightweight aluminium sub-frame maintains visual
continuity with the single-sided swingarm and
aluminium footrest hangers, which are rider and passenger
separated. The passenger footpeg hangers are
redesigned to attach directly to the rear sub-frame,
which also accepts the passenger-friendly grab-rail
kit
available from Ducati Performance. The new footpegs
and grab-rail kit provide increased passenger riding
comfort and further enhance the EVO’s stylish
lines.
Fully adjustable 43mm Marzocchi forks
and Sachs rising-rate rear suspension unit, with adjustable
spring
pre-load and return damping, offer sufficient personalisation
to suit all riding styles and provide the perfect
‘feel’. The steeply angled rear unit compresses
in a movement non-linear to the rear swingarm radius,
which
achieves progressive characteristics, enables easy
access to the spring pre-load and rebound damping
adjuster, and eliminates the weight of any rocker-arm
mechanism.
The beautifully shaped single-sided
swingarm gives the Monster 1100EVO a “pure sports”
look while ensuring higher rigidity, reduced weight
and enhanced road holding. The swingarm is made in
chill-cast aluminium, achieving optimum mechanical
characteristics while reducing final weight for improved
handling.
Stylish and lightweight aluminium alloy 10-spoke wheels
reduce unsprung weight and improve agility and
are fitted with a 120/70ZR tyre at the front and a
180/55ZR at the rear, both Pirelli Diablo Rosso II.
The
result is lightweight, precise steering that is extremely
responsive at all speeds while giving the vehicle
exceptional stability. The sports character of the
bike is further accentuated by aluminium tapered
handlebars.
The power of the Monster 1100EVO can
rely upon a best-in-category braking system that provides
excellent, precise and controllable braking performance.
The impressive Brembo system features radial pumps
with adjustable levers feeding four-piston radial
callipers which grip twin 320mm discs. The rear brake
uses a 2- piston calliper operating on a 245mm disc.
As an integral component of the Ducati Safety Pack,
ABS comes as standard equipment on the Monster 1100EVO.
EVO colours
The Monster 1100EVO is available in
two colour schemes of red - with a racing-style white
stripe along the
centre of the front mudguard, tank and single-seat
cover - and red Trellis frame or black with both stripe
and
frame in racing-grey. Both Monster colours use sporty
looking black wheels with short red pin-strip and
can
be further personalised from a choice of additional
liveries available within the innovative Monster Art
program.
Monster Art – ‘Logomania’
Every model in the Monster family can
be personalised using ‘Logomania’, the
second collection of the
innovative Monster Art project and a stunning tribute
to famous Ducati logos and colour schemes that span
more than 50 years of authentic brand heritage.
Changing the colour and character of
any model in the current Monster line-up in just 15
minutes is the
genius of the Monster Art program, and a feature that
passionately supports the Monster culture of
customisation. Consisting of tank panels, micro-bikini
fairing, single-seat cover and front mudguard, the
kits
have now become a modern canvas in the world of motorcycle
art and a unique method of Monster
personalisation.
First introduced in 2009, the Monster
Art project offered a range of colours over the 3
standard factory
options with a collection called ‘Colour Therapy’.
The latest chronologically organised collection,
‘Logomania’ introduces schemes that effectively
enable a 50 year style shift in just 15 minutes.
Ducati Sport 100
Built in the race-driven mid-1950s,
the Ducati Sport 100 used engineering solutions that
had taken Ducati to
victory in the Motogiro D’Italia. The new Monster
Art scheme of the same name, in blue and silver and
proudly presenting the Ducati Meccanica tank logo,
stands as a tribute to Fabio Taglioni’s Ducati
Sport 100.
Ducati Mach 1
The 1960s saw Ducati’s single-cylinder
engines continue to develop even more sports oriented
specifications, and it all started with the Ducati
250 Mach 1. Some 50 years later, the style is now
captured
in this distinctive scheme of red and white and, again,
carrying the historic Ducati Meccanica tank logo.
Imola 72
This scheme celebrates the historic
Imola 200 race in 1972, when Paul Smart and Bruno
Spaggiari proved
Ducati’s L-Twin engine with a victorious 1-2
finish. In replica metaflake silver with the classic
70s Ducati
logo, the tank also sports a fibreglass colour strip
that mimics the simple fuel level indicator typical
of that
era.
IOM78
Multiple World Champion, Mike Hailwood®,
came out of retirement in 1978 to race in the Isle
of man TT
aboard a Ducati 900 SS. His historic victory there
and the subsequent production of the Mike Hailwood
Replica Ducati in 1979 is now relived in this memorable
colour scheme of red, white and green complete
with period Ducati tank logo.
Pantah
The Pantah took Ducati into the 1980s
in its own particular style, sporting a Trellis frame
and the first Ducati
engine to use belt-driven camshafts. Recreating the
typical Pantah graphics of that era, this Monster
Art
scheme presents a grey finish with bold angled flashes
of red and blue across the tank.
Darmah
The Ducati Darmah of the 70s and 80s
was a naked model that used basic colours and stripes
that captured
the very essence of that era. The black and gold used
to great effect during those years has now been
combined with the period Ducati logo and remembered
in ‘Logomania’.
Ducati Corse
2010 was the first year of competition
with the new Ducati Corse logo and the official Ducati
Corse colours
are now celebrated with their own ‘Logomania’
scheme within the Monster Art collection.
GP Replicas
The two individual GP Replica schemes
are dedicated to factory riders, Nicky Hayden and
Valentino Rossi
and decorated with the riders’ respective logos,
colours and famous racing numbers.
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