2022 Ducati Monster review - naughty or nice - and is it a good first big bike?

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The 2022 Ducati Monster might not appeal to trellis frame addicts, but it's far lighter than previous versions and comes with the whole kitchen sink of electronic aids. But is it fun, even if you're an experienced rider? This is pretty much the most approachable Ducati, so join me for a ride where I'll explain how it suits newish riders, and those of us who are old and boring.

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  • @timrodierides
    @timrodierides2 жыл бұрын

    Before anyone points it out, I realise that £11,000 isn't really that affordable. But in terms of non-Scrambler Ducatis, it is. So ner.

  • @fragu123

    @fragu123

    2 жыл бұрын

    ….I love it! How would you compare it to eg. a Speed Twin from Triumph?

  • @cliveteague2115
    @cliveteague21152 жыл бұрын

    An ace bike. Had mine for 6 months and 5k miles in all weathers and love it. A few add on’s to make it a bit more mine too. Only observation is that the chain seems to be made of cheese so will change it for something better at the first annual service. Nice review. Thank you.

  • @Augustus222
    @Augustus2222 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review! Shortens the wait for mine a little bit. LED indicators come as standard, at least in Germany. And the rear indicators also sweep :).

  • @ChristianxDucatis
    @ChristianxDucatis Жыл бұрын

    Got the Monster + on Saturday, and after four days of riding I am not disappointed.

  • @phurren1
    @phurren1 Жыл бұрын

    I've paid my deposit on a Monster Plus today, its going to be my first big bike and a cant wait to get on it, definitely going to head towards Cheddar Gorge. thanks for the review

  • @DC_Cha_Cha_Cha
    @DC_Cha_Cha_Cha2 жыл бұрын

    Cool review. I was in my local Ducati dealer at the weekend and a lady was picking her new Monster up, it looked stunning. I am currently looking for my first big bike after hopefully passing my test in June, and I’ve currently got my heart set on a Honda CB650R Naked.. but then I saw this at the Bike show and on YT and it really is tempting to ‘upgrade’ the Honda I don’t own and go for this instead. Either would be amazing, I am sure 😂

  • @blademanu7
    @blademanu72 жыл бұрын

    Cool review thanks 🙏

  • @paulstevens6099
    @paulstevens6099 Жыл бұрын

    Had the Monster+ for 2 weeks, Out on the B roads its as much fun as you can have with your clothes on, Love it.

  • @benj5386
    @benj53862 жыл бұрын

    Great looking and sounding bike.

  • @MarianoCicciarelliOfficial
    @MarianoCicciarelliOfficial Жыл бұрын

    Super useful review. Thank you!

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Ta for watching

  • @pistolpete6321
    @pistolpete63212 жыл бұрын

    Great review!

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Pete!

  • @gabbyc3153
    @gabbyc31532 жыл бұрын

    Your reviews are always great and entertaining.

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Gabby!

  • @saricbarcello4780
    @saricbarcello47802 жыл бұрын

    Can you please do a review of the Ducati urban Motard when it becomes available? I’m very interested in that bike.... thanks!

  • @floydonwheels
    @floydonwheels2 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for this review and as enjoyable as ever 😃 glad you came to same conclusion as me, its a fantastic bike, great to ride and sporty enough. Thoroughly enjoy mine and would recommend to anyone. Get the bellypan, radiator grill and heated grips if you can, well worth it 👍

  • @soyboi_gx

    @soyboi_gx

    2 жыл бұрын

    which belly pan did you go with? i went with the evotech radiator grill and am looking at a couple different belly pans.

  • @floydonwheels

    @floydonwheels

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@soyboi_gx i got all Ducati accessories, didn't look elsewhere. Ordered when i ordered the bike, so dealer fit for free

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words! Yeah, the official bellypan looks good

  • @judebikedude6379

    @judebikedude6379

    2 жыл бұрын

    My wife added all those bits, plus the Termi slip-ons because 'they look nice'. That £11K bike then became a £13K bike ....

  • @buzzikea

    @buzzikea

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@judebikedude6379 how much is the ful Tetmi exhaust? It sounds so good

  • @judebikedude6379
    @judebikedude63792 жыл бұрын

    My wife has one and she's now, quote: "so over Harley Davidsons"!

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    This pleases me greatly. I think Ducati should put this line on an advert

  • @rodbowes5309
    @rodbowes53092 жыл бұрын

    A nice machine on my favourite road, between The Super Sausage and home..

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    Such a good road! I love going to visit Ducati/KTM/Aprilia because I always end up on those roads

  • @mohammads7647
    @mohammads7647 Жыл бұрын

    Which bike is better at this price ? I was thinking about mt-09 too

  • @TimRodieDrivesStuff
    @TimRodieDrivesStuff2 жыл бұрын

    God you're good at this

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    Meet me in the bushes

  • @suezix8689

    @suezix8689

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@timrodierides 🤣

  • @MaceJuanDu

    @MaceJuanDu

    2 жыл бұрын

    xDDDDDD

  • @Rick1984FL

    @Rick1984FL

    Жыл бұрын

    Ain’t no love like self love amirite

  • @beverleynorth4914
    @beverleynorth4914 Жыл бұрын

    Can you stick any luggage on it?

  • @beverleynorth4914
    @beverleynorth4914 Жыл бұрын

    Monster or street triple? Are they big enough for someone 6 foot. Best 700/900cc bike without a screen that’s big enough?? I’ve been looking at Multistrada, Tracer , Tiger 660 but so many reviews criticise the screens (buffeting)

  • @averagestreamer5854
    @averagestreamer58542 жыл бұрын

    I’m about to become that biker that I used to take the piss out of, getting back in the saddle after over 10 years at 41! Choices are this or a Street Triple RS… what do you think!! Great review…

  • @buzzikea

    @buzzikea

    2 жыл бұрын

    There won't be any regrets for either one, The ride both, see which one gives you a bigger smile 😁

  • @Chappers158
    @Chappers1582 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tim, How does it compare to a 2017 1200S and is there a remus exhaust available that would be loud enough to upset some Polizei?

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha. Yeah I'd say it's about half as loud as yours was. Better at overtaking on solid whites though

  • @barracuda017
    @barracuda017 Жыл бұрын

    Tim, thanks for very nicely done review. Makes me want to get one - would be trading a 2021 striple rs which I like a lot, for the monster, . And probably have to do it without the benefit of a demo ride on the monster, hard to know???

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    Жыл бұрын

    Oof that's a tricky one John. I love the Street RS. You might miss the directness/sportiness of the chassis - the monster's definitely softer (though there is a Monster SP coming). It's one of those swaps where you really want to try the Ducati - it'll feel pretty agricultural compared to your Triumph, as well as a fair bit softer. Speed-wise it'll feel gruntier, but without the top-end.

  • @barracuda017

    @barracuda017

    Жыл бұрын

    @@timrodierides that is so helpful, thank you...

  • @stevebright8583
    @stevebright85832 жыл бұрын

    Nice review. I’m toying between this or an MT09.

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I need to see if Yamaha will let me have a go on the MT-09...

  • @Milehi6h

    @Milehi6h

    Жыл бұрын

    Xsr900?

  • @garymasterson1174
    @garymasterson11742 жыл бұрын

    Tim, nice one. I'm in the market for something slightly different. What do you and others think about the Diavel. It's ugly but in an interesting way. By all counts it rides well? Any feedback would be welcome. ATVB

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm a big fan of the Diavel. Other than the Rocket there's not much like it. Only thing is it kills the base of my spine on bumpy roads because the suspension seems to go straight into your perineum… but the engine and chassis are brilliant.

  • @leegarrett6928
    @leegarrett69282 жыл бұрын

    Hi there been looking at these. I’m 6ft 5 so think it will be a good fit. Would you recommend this as a first bike?

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely would. Try one though - at your height you might feel comfier on a bigger adventure-style bike like a Multistrada V2...

  • @dansteiner9393

    @dansteiner9393

    Жыл бұрын

    I would recommend something else at your height. It’s a pretty small bike. You may really enjoy an adventure bike

  • @777geeman
    @777geeman2 жыл бұрын

    Nice, not sure about the range though. Every month or so i have 425km round trip and while filling up twice is not a problem. The lack of cruise control might be. Otherwise might be the one. Currently ride a my17 R1200R.Thanks for your thoughts

  • @PaulDuffy-lu5ly
    @PaulDuffy-lu5ly Жыл бұрын

    Trying to decide between the Monster + and the new Street Triple??? Had a 675 previously but just dont know!! Any thoughts??

  • @stefaandeswert377
    @stefaandeswert3772 жыл бұрын

    Kind of torn between this monster, the Aprilia Rs660, duke 890r and the street triple RS. Can't decide at all

  • @barracuda017

    @barracuda017

    Жыл бұрын

    I have 2021 street triple rs, and like it a lot, no complaints, but I'm seriously considering the new monster, It looks like a blast!

  • @stefaandeswert377

    @stefaandeswert377

    Жыл бұрын

    @@barracuda017 meh, I've ridden it a while ago. And it's a fun bike. But it just doesn't feel up to par. Still has that shaking under 3000rpm, and it's still nigh impossible to find neutral 🤣. On a sidenote, it is a very beautiful bike though

  • @barracuda017

    @barracuda017

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stefaandeswert377 Are you still torn or did you get a bike

  • @stefaandeswert377

    @stefaandeswert377

    Жыл бұрын

    @@barracuda017 still torn 😅

  • @barracuda017

    @barracuda017

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stefaandeswert377 lots of choices,, the other one I'm considering is the new Yam XSR900, but, like the monster, there are none available to even look at where I am, Tucson, AZ

  • @markreynolds8630
    @markreynolds86302 жыл бұрын

    So this, or the V2?

  • @dannygernaat9961

    @dannygernaat9961

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a V2 yes

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'd probably go for the V2. I like the sportier feel

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think Mark was asking about whether I'd pick the Monster or the V2 Streefighter :D

  • @sn00pgreen
    @sn00pgreen2 жыл бұрын

    this or the duke 890r..now I'm torn

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    Duke 890R for me. Depends on your use - if you only go out for warm-weather Sunday blasts then the KTM. If you use your bike for more all-round things then the Ducati

  • @sn00pgreen

    @sn00pgreen

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@timrodierides thanks Tim, that's what i thought

  • @dean-does-stuff-81
    @dean-does-stuff-81 Жыл бұрын

    Want

  • @undecodable6145
    @undecodable61452 жыл бұрын

    It's a great bike but it misses a lot of stuff specially aftermarket parts

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ah interesting - I guess that's not Ducati's fault. But interesting…

  • @helgejohan3604
    @helgejohan36042 жыл бұрын

    Duke 390 better first bike✊🤙

  • @buzzikea

    @buzzikea

    2 жыл бұрын

    if you don't have money then yes

  • @kretccx
    @kretccx2 жыл бұрын

    Nee, Deutsch klingt besser!

  • @boxster21
    @boxster212 жыл бұрын

    £1900 of Akropovic ?? Bit of a bellend review

  • @timrodierides

    @timrodierides

    2 жыл бұрын

    I aim to please!

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