Ducati Monster 1200R: First Riding Impression

Ducati’s Monster 1200R is carrying forward the glory of the iconic Monster dynasty, known as the most powerful naked machine till date, the first impression of Ducati Monster 1200R was taken by MCN at the Ascari race track just outside Malaga in Spain, which is more of a super-fast road than a race track.

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This time with 1200R, Ducati has tried to make the bike lighter with better handling and increased the power and gave it a dynamic sporty look that makes it stand apart from the standard Monster. The Italian Sports Bike Maker has managed to shed-off 2kg of weight in this model as compared to the S model.

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The company has increased its power by 15bhp and pushed the peak power and torque further up the rev range. The handling has also been improved with revised Öhlins suspension, which is 15mm longer. The increased ground clearance in this new offering allows greater lean angles.  

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When you sit on a seat, you can immediately notice the difference in new R model and the S model. The new monster has many positive features like it turns quicker, is more accurate, and holds its line with sports bike like accuracy. Besides this, its engine produces the maximum power of 160bhp at 9250rpm and the peak torque of 131.5Nm at 7750rpm. Its revised footpeg position helps to slide the foot back, allows to ride with toes on the pegs. This small, but the significant improvement over the S and the standard model finally addresses the criticism which has been leveled at the Monster for over two decades.

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The new Monster is really easy to ride fast and is also well equipped to give a sense of security at all speeds. Even without a lean angle sensor, the traction control and ABS are excellent that enables the rider to push harder. 

Source: MCN