News 29 May 2015

Bike: 2015 Ducati Monster Stripe range

The Monster range has been extended with a new, exclusive version.

For 2015 the Monster range has been extended with a new, exclusive version aimed at the most demanding motorcyclists, the Monster Stripe.

Revealed at EICMA 2014, the new Monster Stripe is now available at Ducati Dealerships in 821 and 1200 S versions.

The Monster 1200 S Stripe stands out on account of an exclusive red colour scheme with double white side-stripes on the mudguard, tank, and passenger seat cover, plus a red frame and black wheels.

Even more, the Monster 1200 S Stripe comes fitted with a red micro-fairing with windshield, carbon fibre belt covers, and a Ducati Performance undertail plate holder machined from solid aluminium.

Source: Ducati.

Source: Ducati.

Powered by an 1198cc Testastretta 11-degree DS engine with a maximum output of 145hp at 8750 rpm, the bike features a Trellis frame attached to the cylinder heads and a single-sided swingarm.

The suspension set-up consists of 48 mm Öhlins forks and a fully adjustable Öhlins shock while the front braking system has a Brembo set-up with 330 mm discs and Brembo M50 callipers.

The Monster 1200 S Stripe features TFT instrumentation and Riding Modes, as well as the Ducati Safety Pack with three-level ABS and eight-level DTC (Ducati Traction Control).

The bike also includes wheels with a Y-shape spoke design, LED indicators, a front carbon mudguard, and a height-adjustable seat.

Likewise, the Monster 821 Stripe also sports the exclusive red colour scheme with double white side-stripes on the mudguard, tank and passenger seat cover, plus the red frame and black wheels.

Its 821cc Testastretta 11-degree engine provides a maximum power of 112hp at 9250 rpm, while the Trellis frame is attached to the cylinder heads.

Source: Ducati.

Source: Ducati.

The suspension consists of 43mm Kayaba forks up front – fully adjustable on the Stripe version – and a Sachs unit at the rear, adjustable in spring pre-load and rebound damping, which employs a progressive pull-rod linkage attached to the vertical cylinder on one side and the double-sided cast aluminium swingarm on the other.

Shorter than that of the Monster 1200, the double-sided swingarm on the Monster 821 provides enhanced agility with precise handling for optimum riding pleasure.

The Monster 821 Stripe also features LCD instrumentation and Riding Modes, as well as the Ducati Safety Pack, which lets riders choose from three different ABS sensitivity levels and eight different DTC (Ducati Traction Control) levels.

The seat is height-adjustable and, last but not least, the Monster 821 Stripe also sports a red micro-fairing with windshield.

For further info visit www.ducati.com.au.

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