The Ohlins is by far the best part of the SP. The adjustability is superb, and really makes a difference. Your 'hard' ride is not inherent, it needs adjusting to your preference.

@kirkdunn1379

Жыл бұрын

Exactly, much wider range of versatlity....and overall better in every way.. No possible way to expect a bike to be perfect without some testing and adjustments....

I love the way your voice dropped to a whisper when going down a closed road ,a sign of a honest man

Nice review, enjoyed the wearables show at the end. Keep up the good work! Cheers

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Dream bike! I know the new monster split the crowd, but I adore the look, got one in May and have hardly been off it. All the best and ride safe!

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Nice one - enjoy!

Love the Freddie Dobs reference. He’s brilliant and so underrated.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Yes good fella is Freddie…really nice guy in real life too…

@gerrypowell2748

Жыл бұрын

Coolest dude ever😜

Very nice bike and great review Andy. Love the look of the Ducati and it sounds superb. 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

My and my wife’s first bikes after I passed our tests was the then brand new Ducati Monster. Mine in red and hers in yellow. Lovely bikes though much more basic than they are now.

Can’t believe how you wind that thing out. I know it’s made to be “ridden”, but you’re giving it quite the workout 👍

Maybe an idea for a future video. When a bike like this has the ohlins fitted, ride it as delivered. Then get someone to set it up for you and have another go. The price difference to the standard model might make more sense, when feeling the difference. :)

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Easier said than done!

@shadowred1980

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer Understood, just putting an idea in the mix.

@harleycross4170

Жыл бұрын

I agree, as one of the main points for watching reviews is to determine “is this bike for me”, and when reviewers make comments about harsh suspension etc, without it being adjusted correctly, it can put potential buyers off. I’m sure set correctly this SP has to be better than standard? Standard probably set for road and SP for track from factory

@AW8UK

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheMissendenFlyerSome main dealers have staff that can set up suspension properly. Brand manufacturers are missing a trick letting new bikes go to reviewers/testers if suspension not set up properly for rider weight etc. Maybe worth suggesting ...if you haven't already. Bike sounds a bit buzzy for my liking.

@stevecade857

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheMissendenFlyerLCR could help you. He's done vids in suspension setup before. If you're still on speaking terms of course.

Just picked up the 2023 dark stealth model, beautiful bike. Lots of fun and the suspension for my weight 65 kg is perfect for our English country roads. I aim to take her to Brands this Summer where I am sure the SP version would be the ticket, but only do 1-2 trackways a year.

Great bike, great reviewer. Thank you sir.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Its amazing to me how light (less heavy) it is. The non sp version would be on my list for next bike but still a bit above my price range.

Andy, just popped back to this video to say that following your modelling of the Bering Jacket on your fine figure, I finally got round to purchasing the jacket. Now, I can't comment yet on its serviceability but I love the fit, feel and versatility. Well pleased, and wouldn't have known or considered it without you introducing it to me via the channel. Just wanted to says thanks.

@TheMissendenFlyer

10 ай бұрын

Wow - glad you like it!

Great review, I have always loved the monsters 👍

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@michaelmclarney1994

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer always Andy, you have some of the best and varied content on here 👍

Another good review … always good to see u blasting around my local roads! I am often bombing about on these lanes on my RE interceptor, I will give u a beep and a nod should I ever pass u👍 I like the monster and looked at one a few weeks ago. Firstly I would say, save your money and buy the non SP, unless u are a rider that can really appreciate these upgrades they are not worth paying the extra. When I looked at the monster I found myself sitting on it but looking across at the new Honda Hornet which was also parked outside and I couldn’t help thinking how much of a bargain the Honda is at 7K. Right now the Hornet would be my pick of the middle weight bikes. The monster has more flair and better performance over the Hornet but but I don’t think it’s 5k or so better all in all. I love it when manufacturers bring out a really good bike that you can take home with a feeling of satisfaction with regards to the price/value for money. The Hornet delivers this and I’m not sure the Ducati does. Having said all that I do like the monster 🙂

Nice paint and sound for sure.

Great review!

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great review.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Good job you had your speedo set in kph - nice eeview mate

This was my year to change my 2020 Street Triple RS for another middleweight, I'm in my sixties and much as I love sports bikes comfort ruled one out, so I spent two weeks going between dealerships to test ride every middleweight naked, the Yamaha MT-09 and MT-09 SP, the Ducati Monster and Monster SP, the KTM 890R, the Triumph Street Triple R and RS and finally the lovely Kawasaki Z900 RS SE, all the bikes had been upgraded, some just minor tweaks but others such as the Monster and Street Triples with major improvements, every one of these are great bikes and you genuinely couldn't go wrong with any of them, all are great fun and handling is tremendous, in particular the Street triples, the KTM and the Monsters, as for performance once again all are great but Triumphs new upgrades have raised the bar over all the rest, As for the Monsters IMO their upgrades are great for bragging rites but apart from looks and sound I found the SP identical to the standard model, perhaps someone with superior riding skills to mine could prove the SP the better bike, I loved the KTM for its fun factor but even though beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder I couldn't open my garage door every day to have the sight of the 890R hitting me, so I ended up choosing the Street Triple RS (in cosmic yellow) as I love its looks but even better Triumph have improved the handling, braking and performance of what was already a great bike, the great thing is that to the benefit of the biker all the other manufacturers now have to improve their bikes to challenge Triumph, I can't wait to see these great new bikes!

@1956colinb

Жыл бұрын

Good choice 👍 and in the best colour, probably the best middleweight out there at the moment and perfect for the road, hope you enjoy it mate!

@linserr90

8 күн бұрын

​@@yonniboy1 I went the monster sp route because I found the triple engine a bit to flat in low to mid rpm compared to the ducati twin. Also found the monster more comfortable with the higher more swept back handlebar and relaxed riding position for my 189 cm height. In the end there is a motorcycle for everyone and it all comes down to personal preference.

6:40 the "lets not get killed" came so quick-wittedly I about spat my tea out 🤣

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! (And saved the tea)….

Well that was a cheeky manoeuvre TMF. I’ll remember the footpaths technique ! Beautiful bike. Got on the monster at the ABR festival. Attention to detail is outstanding.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Another great review. Was waiting for you to say " Nationals"

Smashing review. I watched until the end where you do the fashion segment. You forgot Kiwi light tan polish for you head🙂🙃

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Cheeky!

I have those PMJ Cafe Racer jeans as well and love them.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Good aren’t they….

My Carol loves the look of this bike. Perfect size and weight, good performance. Her only negative comment was. "It doesn’t sound as good as her Street Triple" when you give stick.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

That is true….

Love the look on this bike miles better than the normal Monster.. missing marchesini light rims though 😅

Have recently owned a monster 796 and Monster 1000 ie so clearly a big fan, im another dinosaur missing the trellis. Cheers Andy.

Not so sure, the wonder and intangible joy of the earlier Ducatis was the open frame, the whir of the bevel gears and the thump & back note of the pair of open pipe Contis. I owned and rode a 1976 860 GT(e) and It was sound and joy (and roomy) and it was about the same price of a Honda 750 four, of the day. This bike is two thirds the price of my BMW 1250GS and looks about half the kit, but thanks for the good review, as usual.

I do love these front ends much more than the weird bug eyes on streetfighters and triumphs. Much nicer looking bike. Really like the gear segment too…… I’m in the market for a full new summer safety gear, and I don’t like leather, so this stuff looks perfect. Only problem is that I’m in France so it’s hit and miss on sizing if ordering online. Currently use the AGV carbon sport modular lid. It’s very light, but it’s a little noisy, and catches the breeze more than the previous Shoei, so the Schubert is an interesting option.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

The Schuberth is good….

My my, such a rule breaking 'bad boy'😁.... Good stuff 👍

Great review as always, but hey it’s a Ducati so I’m sold; then again the Triumph triple sound and and.

3:17 Freddie Dobbs has made it! New helmet looks smart mate

I test rode the standard one the other day, what a fun little bike around the back roads of Worcester and Shropshire. I do miss the look of the trellis frame tho

I was out on the little bike round the lanes before the rain this morning and came across a 'road closed' sign. Like you, I 'had a look' and of course I could get through, no problem! It's always worth a look as 50% of the time in my experience you CAN get through. Interesting to see that the Buckinghamshire roads are as bad as the Cheshire ones. It's a nationwide problem of course as 'austerity' has cut to the bone the government funding to local authorities to maintain the roads. And through they do do repairs, they are no more than a quick job that doesn't last as that's all they can afford. I used to have a Griso (1200 V twin) with termi exhaust and that sounded gorgeous. It howled on acceleration, and crackled and popped like a throttled back Merlin on deceleration.

@lynnkanable7023

Жыл бұрын

Same in the USA

Thanks for the "Fashion Segment"!!😊

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, did you miss it?

I had the trellis frame Monster in the US and I sure do miss it. Here in Thailand the Scrambler is $9000, way over my budget. Thanks for this great review Sir!.........Sal : )

@TheMissendenFlyer

5 ай бұрын

Yeah loved this bike….

ove the Freddie Dobs reference. He’s brilliant and so underrated

@TheMissendenFlyer

6 ай бұрын

Yes top fella - did you see my video at the London Custom Bike show a couple of years back where I met and interviewed him?

Fab Review. The 950 engine is one of Ducati's best. I love my 950 Multistrada. You rarely see comparisons of the lower models against the blingy versions, so its great to hear your thoughts. Same with the Street Triple. I tested both the 950 multis before I bought one, and went for the standard. I have a monster too, but the original 93 one, which I love. A total opposite the new SP 😅. Could the Monster or Street Triple be a replacement for your Panigale???

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Quite possibly - I’ve been thinking the same!!

Good review, Andy. Like you, I'd lean toward the standard machine. The SP does look good, for sure, but unless you're a track day fiend and know about setting up suspensions with precision, the standard bike will give you all you'd want in an everyday, real world scenario. Of course there'll be those who'll never take their SPs on a track but buy it as a fashion accessory to turn up their favourite Hipster cafe and think, 'Look at me!!' You know the type....... 'I wear a Submariner, not a Sea Master'.😂

@markfranks1329

Жыл бұрын

@@CookyBoy-pe1gf Oh my! Someone's a little touchy today. Were you not able to infer (means reading between the lines) the general meaning of my original comment? I believe it did include track day types who'll benefit from the upgrade the SP will give compared to the standard machine and the practical benefits it gives I comparison. Nothing more. Really very easy if you read it again. In addition, I couldn't give a flying fig if you were a Timex. Real working hero. Good for you. I suspect you know exactly the types I mean when I use 'Hipster' and it's you t

@markfranks1329

Жыл бұрын

@@CookyBoy-pe1gf .. that has the issue with my comments. Don't lecture me about Devon. I lived in Exmouth for three years and I know th county very well. My bikes? I'm extremely lucky to have a handful of different types and choose the one that suits my mood for the occasion. Aren't I fortunate?😁

Thanks for yet another great review, tho not a bike I would actually pay the extra for as not interested on doing track days, for which I'd say it is aimed at. But if Ducati would like to drop one of to me, I wouldn't be to rude and decline haha. Like the looks of the boots too, and with having arthritis, the zips would be ideal 😂😂

Looks like a fun bike, interesting comparison to the Street Triple, I'm in the process of buying my next bike at the end of this year... not sure I can justify the Ducati based on my previous experience of the Multistrada... but Triumphs ain't cheap either!

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

No such thing as a cheap motorcycle these days!

Thank you Mr. Flyer. What a beast of a bike, it looks a bit frightening to me lol. I wonder whether the quick shifter will "loosen up" with use? (the one on my '21 Street Triple certainly has, although at very low speeds it doesn't change up that easily) You often mention the bikes you test could appeal to riders planning track days, I wondered whether it's something you might do on this channel, with an instructor maybe. I can't be the only "sports bike" user who doesn't but might. Lastly I love the riding gear you feature - I'm in need of summer gloves atm. :>)

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I have filmed and posted track days on here in the past on my Panigale - not really my thing though (although everyone should do o r at least once!)

@DatOldeBiker

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer OK thanks I'll check that out. :>)

My dream bike ☺️

cool bike!

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I think so too!

Test rode one myself.. its a good bike.. super light and super agile and decent grunt. But will say that the Monster SP is for boys and the Hyper SP is for Men 🤛🏼

Love the looks BUT the mechanical noise would drive me mad :)

being picky but those type of indicators are called 'sequential indicators' and appeared on Ford cars in the 1960s (they used bulbs and switches to get that affect though as they didn't have LED indicators back then)

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Cool!

The headlight reminds me of the Robot from the most recent Lost in Space series. Without the trellis frame it seems to have lost a certain something in my eyes.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

Have you tried the 750 Hornet? A lot of fun for the price.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Yup!

What camera mouting system are you using on your C5 Helmet?? Thanks

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 ай бұрын

Just the bog standard GoPro mounts

You mentioned in your review that the bike could be good on a track. Why don't you give it a try and see if you can get the suspension set up to suit you ? Could be an interesting watch.

Easy bike to like is the monster... 😊. BTW Is launch control possibly the least used modern bit of tech.

Andy. What is the "extra" handle on the right handle bar? The one that is sticking out.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Brake lever guard?

@MemoryLaneCinema

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer So that is a guard? None on the clutch-side. Oh well :) Thanks for replying.

Bike does look a hoot!

A Freddie Dobbs…. Love it

Andy two seasons in Canada. Winter and Road Work 😂

I think you miss the point with the Ohlins, you can adjust it for any condition, road and track.

Nice bike. Handles well. A bit of character ie. the vibrations and sound. Does'nt sound as good as the Harley , but what does.

Lovely bike, if only it had cruise control. The lack of cruise control is what had me eyeing up an 890 duke r

How did you cope with the heat from the engine?? My legs were on fire 🔥 when I had a test ride on it

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I’m used to the Panigale!!

Great looking bike always liked the monster sounds good like the twin exhaust great review again andy

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I don't know..... the Termignone exhaust probably sounds great to the rider (and those who are passed by) but they didn't sound very good to me. I would guess that it's just the way your camera mic picks up the sound. However, I really like the way the Falco Aviator Boots look and work with 2 zippers!

Another good looking bike from Ducati, looks like a lot of fun

2 clicks less on the damping of the forks makes all the difference riding on suboptimal surfaces. Most fun bike I´ve had 96% of the time, the KTM SDR was more fun in a straght line 4% of the time.

Funny how you mentioned the clutch and brake fluid containers. My wife says they look like urine sample cups.😮

Having good suspension though the clickers make a noticeable difference.....couple clicks either way can be more noticeable than average..... Would always choose the better quality stuff... Am sure you can soften that ohlins up to ride pretty sweet......much more versatile range with better componets usually.... SP is better choice imo...your already buying a ducati anyways😂 I mess with my suspension quite a bit.......

Would this be a good option for someone who's just passed their A2? Cheers!

@TheMissendenFlyer

10 ай бұрын

Yes I think so - lovely bike…

Man alive, that thing needs a tail tidy. That's quite a piece of Italian scaffolding.

Well, that, as usual, comprehensive and informative review has confirmed 3 things in my mind: 1) Your riding skills are improving as time goes by, 2) the speedometer obviously has a tendency to overead. and 3) I'm a fully qualified old fogey!! Why no 3? I don't like the looks of the bike at all, the tank top is too high, the day riding light is an awful waste of energy, the radiator looks like an afterthought and of course room for the Volvo over the rear wheel. I'd rather have a bonny anyday!! 😀

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

hello not a factory exhaust is it

I think this generation Monster looks much better than the previous version, to me they always looked cheap, thanks for the review.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree

11:09 If I'm not mistaken this particular variant of monster looks like it still has passenger foot pegs though the bike is only single-seater. Why Ducati did this 🤔

@TheMissendenFlyer

10 ай бұрын

From memory, I think it’s just a seat cowl, and there is a rear passenger seat.

At that pricelevel, a few other machines springs to mind. I tried the standard one and it's a fine machine. I think I would go with the KTM though. But so many good bikes these days. Thank you for this well done review mr Flyer. And those gloves are really worth every penny.

I do like the colour scheme. I've got to get a test ride of a Monster some day and start singing the obvious tune by The Automatic, sigh ! It's not revenge of the white vans on this review, it's revenge of the road cones, I guess the white vans were trying to avoid the road closures ... You did compare the Monster to the Striple, so if you had space in your garage (yes you've said it's tight !) and the spare cash, this or a Striple ?

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Tough one that - let me think about it!

Ducati gives USA the DRL unlike Triumph, though you'll still need to order the various indicators. The bike does feel tall. Very nice machine. I think the quality is better than Triumph. The Ducati screen/info is way better.

Find myself looking at it and thinking it reminds me of, yamaha, honda, maybe bmw, in itself not a bad thing, but Ducati should shout out Ducati even when parked IMO.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

It’s a lovely thing “in the flesh”

Did it sound better in real life ? Sounded a tad tinny on the mic, the recent Street Triple sounded much better with the mic set-up...think it looked nicer too, personal thing though !

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Sounded good to me - not as good as the triple for sure…

Why are people complaining? It still has a trellis, that protrusion out the back holding the plate way, waay out there.

It is a great looking bike but like many have said it is very pricey in this segment. In fact the price is getting close to the V2 Streetfighter which is way more powerful. The question is Andy, at this price do you go the whole hog and just buy V2 Streetfighter anyway? Great review as always mate. Ride safe.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t like the v2 SF - I’d have to go v4 then you’re talking serious mula ££££

Everything Italian alway looks great bikes, cars and even the ladies lol .

Shame they cover the engine in plastic , hard to make out the cyclinders !. Your roads look about the same as ours down here in Devon , crap. Nice video again.

Did I hear him say that it was a beautiful day there in South Fukyushit?

@TheMissendenFlyer

10 ай бұрын

Nope

Usual great review and an interesting contrast with the norton and triumph. To answer the critics i find the triumph (so called british) marketing far worse than ducati. In my view i always find ducati something special although we all know the servicing costs are high. For me triumph comes below all the major Japanese bikes. I would take that bike over triumph and norton all day although as you say no need for stiff ohlins for normal road use. Thanks again for your excellent and lets not forget free entertainment.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great review, but I continue to be disappointed with the direction that Ducati has taken under Audi ownership (VAG are the best car makers going. I do own and drive an Audi). The Monster was designed as a stripped back, bare bike. This isn't. Fine for some, but I'll stick to my '95 Monster M900. Trellis frame, dry clutch, air cooled, L twin - the soul of what was Ducati. It still puts a smile on my face - the grin factor.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

Probably a lovely bike to ride but take the red paint and decals away and to me it looks more like a cheap Chinese bike, id still pick an old monster over the new one.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

shockingly small front mudguard, you'll be cleaning this not stop.

That exhaust pipe looks really smart. What's the point of all those other shiny bits with that piece of rubbish hanging out in front of the engine?

@TheMissendenFlyer

9 ай бұрын

You’d have to ask Ducati that!

My sort of bike, light, dynamic, raw sounding, good handling, character. Great review again.

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@neilrichardson3986

Жыл бұрын

Raw Sound??? Sounds like 125 to me👂🤔

They gave it the correct title ( Monster ) . Looking at this Monstrosity one would never imagine that Ducati once manufactured very attractive looking motorcycles .

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

I think this one looks mint!

@maskedavenger2578

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer It should be in mint condition it’s new ,but it’s still looks weird like a mechanical insect . Ducati have lost the plot ,this is what happens when computer nerds are let loose in design departments .

I’m not usually a Ducati fan but that bike is simply gorgeous. Loved the off road segment (closed road) - brilliant🙂 I prefer a pi** pot brake fluid reservoir just because I find it reassuring to see the fluid level! Guess I’m a nervous rider!

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Glad you approved of my creative riding - it seems not everyone did!

@SteveInskip

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyerremember…..Bruce got in trouble with the police over one of his vids. I’d edit that pavement bit out mate! I actually rode under a JCB jib once! 😂😂

This, or the street triple rs in yellow?

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Tough call which I have been pondering!!

Snazzy kit. Very interested in the gloves. Good stuff. 👍🤪🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I like riding on footpaths too 😂 Nice 👍

Anyone else trying to pause at the fine print even though you've read it at previous videos checking if something changes? 😄

@booshallmighty

Жыл бұрын

No

@TheMissendenFlyer

Жыл бұрын

One day soon it will!

@booshallmighty

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMissendenFlyer Just make sure you tell Mrs Flyer before you do 😄

I love how they sound so unique I want to get an older Ducati Monster 1100 with twin underseat exhausts one day just worried about the reliability 😅

I have loved my Monster Ducatis, and the 2 Monsters I had - a 2006 S2R1000 air cooled, and a 2008 S4RS Testastretta... the S4RS was a lot faster, and really needed the Ohlins suspension. I went with Japanese 4 cylinder sportbikes for years after, and always missed the Ducati rumble and dry clutch rattle. I wish I had one today.

@MemoryLaneCinema

Жыл бұрын

This new one is ugly compared to older monsters.

It’s a nice bike and it’s a Ducati, but can’t help thinking it looks like any other naked bike now, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki. There was no mistaking the original monster for anything else with its trellis frame. Nice but nowt special. 😕

Great review TMF. Now that looked fun! I love this bike! A bit too pricey imo but I'm just poor lol. I think this & the Triumph Street Triple RS are the two best premium middleweights about. The RS beats the SP for value (& bhp), but the SP evidently isn't slow, has more torque & is better equipped, as well as dare I say being a bit sexier too imo?

I would say the SP is definitely worth it. * Öhlins suspension, including steering dampener. * Termignoni exhaust with nicer looks and sound. * Better brakes * Better tires (Diablo Rosso 4 instead of 3) * Lithium battery * Wet riding mode The Öhlins suspension + termignoni exhaust gives it a much better look and combined with the SP livery I think it's much better looking overall. It feels more premium and tbh if you can afford the base version you probably can afford the SP too because the difference really isn't that big. I got the SP 2024 myself and I love it! All upgrades are clearly explained here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qXhnrKaoh9i9dLg.html

@TheMissendenFlyer

3 ай бұрын

Yes lovely bikes - still quite fancy one but it's tight between this and a Street Triple RS in Yellow!