Ducati Monster 1200 25th Anniversary - Motorcycle Reviews

Ducati Monster 1200 25th Anniversary - Motorcycle Reviews

To celebrate 25 years of history monstercertainly the more iconic motorcycle of the Borgo Panigale brand, as well as the vehicle that gave life to a real market segment, Ducati he decided to do special version of the new Monster 1200 named 25th anniversary... It will be released in just 500 numbered copies and will be available from the beginning of the year. from September in Europe, from October in Japan, from November in the US and from December in Australia, but is now available in all Ducati stores.

Special parts, aluminum and carbon

It is characterized by tricolor livery Dedicated to the front fairing, tank lid and passenger seat inspired by the 4 Monster S2008RS Testastretta Tricolore. The 25th anniversary logo is embroidered on the seat, and forged frame and Marchesini wheels gold color. There are many parts made from solid materials such as mirrors, frame covers, handlebar counterweights, and a fuel cap, the latter comes as standard. The articulated brake and clutch levers and license plate holder are also made of aluminum, while the front and rear mudguards, key cover and exhaust heat shield are made of carbon fiber. The Monster 1200 25 ° Anniversario comes with a motorcycle cover featuring the signature graphics of this special edition.

Chassis and engine

In terms of chassis, the new Ducati Monster 1200 25 ° Anniversario boasts a frame steel tube grate and one-sided swingarm aluminum combined with a fully adjustable fork Öhlins with 48mm struts and fully adjustable Öhlins rear shock and steering damper. The braking system consists of two 330 mm Brembo discs connected to Brembo M50 monoblock calipers front and 245mm disc with Brembo caliper at the back. The engine is the latest version of the Testastretta 11 ° DS, capable of delivering 147 hp. at 9.250 rpm and a maximum torque of 124 Nm at 7.750 rpm (with long maintenance intervals).

Electronics and safety

The rich electronic package, integrated with three different driving modes (sports, touring and urban), includes an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) that provides information to the systems. Cornering ABS Bosch and Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC). The package is rounded off by Ducati Traction Control (DTC) and Ducati Quick Shift up and down (DQS) for quick shifting without using the clutch.

Credits: DU 2018-06-15 MONSTER 25