Ducati Monster 1200s Review

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We've spent a few weeks riding and living with the Ducati Monster 1200S, here's what we think.

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  • @timothymills733
    @timothymills7335 жыл бұрын

    This is the benchmark for how bike reviews should be done.

  • @jeffreybuck6937

    @jeffreybuck6937

    5 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't have said it better myself!!! Phenomenal bike review!

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks guys!

  • @BenfromBrilliantSide

    @BenfromBrilliantSide

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed! I love how down to earth and authentic it was. Keep it up!

  • @johnjerizlopezignacio3891

    @johnjerizlopezignacio3891

    4 жыл бұрын

    Indeed.

  • @Errol.C-nz

    @Errol.C-nz

    11 ай бұрын

    @@BikeWorldTVshow would love a real comparo of the 1200s/r vs the nimble S4r monster V Monster road & track ! 👌NZ

  • @TechBlogSuomi
    @TechBlogSuomi5 жыл бұрын

    One of the best reviews I've ever seen. Honest and no bullshit numbers etc.

  • @rickdelmonte1682
    @rickdelmonte16825 жыл бұрын

    The review is spot on. I’m a new rider, bought this bike after 6 months on a Honda 250. Under 7,000 rpm’s in ‘touring’ this is a comfortable, docile bike with excellent fueling. You definitely adapt to it: the tall gearing, the grumbly engine, the heat, the quirky gearbox. Once you get to know each other the quirks go away and you just bond with it. It will take me several years to fully grow into this bike. Thanks for the great review.

  • @jayrock497

    @jayrock497

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rick del Monte I’m somewhat in the same position you were , wen u just started riding. Been riding now for about 9 months now and looking to purchase this or a left over 19 super duke r...glad to hear it’s easy to ride. How are you liking it this far..?

  • @rickdelmonte1682

    @rickdelmonte1682

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jayrock497 it’s been a great bike, no problems. I don’t know If I will ever full throttle this thing on the road, one past 6,000 rpm it is brutal. I love that you can just have a relaxing cruise on this thing and enjoy the engine rumbling along, but twist the throttle and it becomes a manic sports bike. It is one of those bikes that I have to stare at when I pull the cover off: it’s just a beautiful bike. You will really appreciate the Ohlins suspensión and Brembo brakes, they are outstanding.

  • @karmapilots
    @karmapilots5 жыл бұрын

    I love the brutal honesty and the "it's-just-a-bike-review" attitude towards the way things are explained.

  • @hasaanking5447
    @hasaanking54473 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for helping me create such vivid scenes of day to day life with this beauty. So well done!

  • @atastefortheroad4475
    @atastefortheroad44755 жыл бұрын

    Having owned my 1200s for two years - having moved up from a Gen 1 Ducati of many years - your comments are spot on. Once broken in a bit after new and warmed up for a ride - as you mention - the bike is a very enjoyable machine. My only addition as an owner is to have the Ohlin suspenders set up properly for your weight - as this pays significant dividends. As I'm on the lighter side, I took the further step of having softer Ohlin springs installed for my weight. Ducati's are factory set for a rider at 185/190 lbs. I'd encourage anyone who is even thinking about one to take a 1200/821 out for a test ride.

  • @richardcollins586

    @richardcollins586

    4 жыл бұрын

    A Taste for the Road im on my first big bike and first Ducati, been riding my 797 for a couple of years now, wouldn’t mind testing out a 821 or 1200s.

  • @atastefortheroad4475

    @atastefortheroad4475

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@richardcollins586 Very nice to hear you've got a 797. In some ways, the 821 is superior - power to weight is very good for the street, you get to use more gears, slightly better sound, lower price - but the 1200s has the better suspension and, of course, more power. I would test ride both the 821 and 1200s and see what you think.

  • @adnanchaudhari8636
    @adnanchaudhari86365 жыл бұрын

    The best review of a motorcycle I have ever watched. For all the other motorcycle review companies learn from this fellow. I've been watching Ducati reviews for the past 3 years. In 11 minutes and 27 seconds i learned more about the Monster than i have in the 3 years. Well done and you most definitely deserve a raise! Thank you!

  • @fzlsalim
    @fzlsalim5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely appreciate the honesty! Great video! Thank you!

  • @Back2TheBike
    @Back2TheBike3 жыл бұрын

    I run the 1200R, after trading my BMW 1200RT a year ago following a major heart episode. Needed something lighter (difference was -85KG, my body weight). The last 12 months, despite Covid lockdowns, has been brilliant. The R is a doddle to ride, very forgiving, with more handling, braking, accelleration, suspension and cornering capability than you'll ever need. I've never taken it above 6000 RPM, don't need to. Comfortable for a 200 mile plus day ride too. Overtaking is a breeze, much safer than the RT - just imagine it and go. All this at 50mpg, and you can pick up a three year old model with Termi's for under £10K. The only downside is its mirrors which you need to swap for bar ends to get a decent view. Why pay £20K for a Streetfighter, twice the price, when you can't access its power unless you're on a track?

  • @ianallison1747
    @ianallison17475 жыл бұрын

    This review finally made my mind up to buy a 1200 Ducati after 12 months of pondering. Straight talking thanks

  • @RoamingWithRobert

    @RoamingWithRobert

    4 жыл бұрын

    so,..??? did you get it? what do you think?

  • @JelloThatsMellow

    @JelloThatsMellow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Still waiting on an answer..

  • @grayjohn1906

    @grayjohn1906

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JelloThatsMellow maybe a bit more pondering?🤔

  • @Back2TheBike
    @Back2TheBike5 жыл бұрын

    I run my own channel and wanted to congratulate you that this format is how a real world bike review should be done. Informative and practical and answers the real questions. Thank you.

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @FLYRIGHTER
    @FLYRIGHTER5 жыл бұрын

    Great insight, thank you. Makes me miss my Diavel. It had the same character when it was cold. I felt like we got along better once we both woke up, like you said.

  • @disekjoumoer
    @disekjoumoer5 жыл бұрын

    Damn great review, John. You are simply up there with the very best reviewers. Period. The Ducati isn't my kind of bike, but I do love the noise it makes.

  • @robertpascuzzo153
    @robertpascuzzo1535 жыл бұрын

    I have a 1200s 3 months and I love it around town or open road great bike. It's my first Ducati and was a little afraid about spending that sort or money but after 2 hours on it I forgot about the money and fell in love

  • @Basstl3r
    @Basstl3r5 жыл бұрын

    Great review! I own one of these since 2018 and have ridden 20k (tours and trackdays). No major issues except air in the rear brake. IMHO best allrounder in Ducati’s lineup. Still missing a bit of my Evo’s character - but the 1200s is even easier to ride and more accessible to Ducati novices.

  • @RUBBERNMETAL
    @RUBBERNMETAL3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review and an awesome bike I think I’ve repeated this video 5 times. The monster 1200s is definitely one of my dream bikes. Right now riding an air cooled 795 which is awesome too.

  • @SpoolinVR
    @SpoolinVR5 жыл бұрын

    Great review! Another good point not brought up are the brakes. Oh my god they are good. I have previously owned a 2004 S4R and a 2012 796. They do not compare to my new 2019 1200 25th Anniversario. Loads of power with a sportier yet more comfortable feel. My old Monsters use to really show their flaws when they were pushed to the limit. The new 1200 is so stable and confidence inspiring. *Patiently waiting for more Desmosedici content.

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, we're waiting for parts for the Desmo, won't be long though.

  • @exothermal.sprocket
    @exothermal.sprocket4 жыл бұрын

    Top review, thanks for all the practical and well articulated details. Refreshing in motorsports, among the typically shallow and subjective generic jaw-jacking.

  • @elibush8243
    @elibush82433 жыл бұрын

    Excellent review! Love the way this is done.

  • @mikegill8357
    @mikegill83575 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2016 edition and absolutely love it! Really looking forward to the V4 street fighter as well.

  • @TheWhiteWindDK
    @TheWhiteWindDK5 жыл бұрын

    Have had my M1200S for over two years now and it's been my absolute favorite bike that I've owned so far. Glad to hear my opinion is shared with the reviewer that this machine is exciting yet can be civil. It's also true that you feel cool any time you're riding this bike. Also, as stated in the review, if you're considering one of these get it in the grey. The number of compliments that I've gotten on the color is insane. It also stands out against the usual red that you see just about every Ducati owner with.

  • @kwak1k

    @kwak1k

    5 жыл бұрын

    How many miles have you put on it?

  • @bigdaddy741098

    @bigdaddy741098

    5 жыл бұрын

    I die a little inside every time I see a Ducati that isn't red lmao. I saw a blue Ferrari once, and I was like......WHYYYY??? lol. But I've never really known them to be anything but red. I got my 93 900SS when I was 20, I was aware of Ducati, loved the sound but not how pre 90s models looked, until I saw a 916 in a magazine, but I wasn't aware of any other new models, the article didn't mention anything else and no internet back then lol. But when I pulled into my dealership (about 2 days after I saw the article, I couldn't help myself lol, I was already in love with that sexy red machine, was actually there just to look...drool lol, I new I could never afford one ) I pulled up next to a near new 900SS and man I was hooked. I walked in, drooled over a brand new 916 they had taking centre stage..... walked up to a salesperson, pointed at my soon to be 900SS and said something like, I'd like to take a look at my new bike please...... I couldn't even test ride it because I didn't have my full license yet lol, the next day I got to ride it home tho and OMG. The noise, the feeling, the stance of the bike and riding position, the look of that body under me, all red and shiny lol, I didn't want to turn it off.....and I'd literally only gone across the road to the servo to get fuel lmao. After that every moment I spent with my beast (it was never a him or a her, I just called it my beast, a female beast is not sexy, and damn that bike was sexy to me, and there was no way I wanted a sexy male beast between my legs lol, but these days we have a term I could use.....my Non-Binary Beast lmao) was just pure fun and excitement, even when it wasn't lol, it was a bit temperamental. Anyway, at the time they were so rare I think it was around 6 months before I saw another one ( ducati ) on the road, I new the SL came out in yellow from magazines but never even saw one in the showroom, so to me they are just Red. So I don't care how many of them there are now, to me, they forever have been....and forever will be..... RED. BUT....... Because it is now 20 years after selling my baby ( I am finally looking to get another one, finally going to fill the massive hole left in my soul when I sold my beast ) you would think I wouldn't be all that fussy, especially with a very low budget, but I found a 1098, the sexiest of them all imo, and my absolute dream bike since it came out, it's 2007 model, 20k kms which is very low compared to most other bikes on the internet in my price range, and for only $8k.....bargain.....definitely worth a look.....NOPE.....It's Yellow. Just my bloody luck, the only yellow Ducati in my search results and it just so happens to be my dream bike, AND, the only 1098 in my price range. But......It's not RED .....so the search continues lol. And red's not even my favourite colour, I've never bought another thing that is red as far as I can recall, black is my favourite colour, but black Ducatis, it just isn't right man lol......omg this post is long and boring lmao TL:DR..... I like red Ducatis lol...... oh and there is way too many lols lol

  • @TheWhiteWindDK

    @TheWhiteWindDK

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@kwak1k 7,500 trouble free miles so far.

  • @kevinmorgan9583
    @kevinmorgan95834 жыл бұрын

    Lived with my Monster 1200 for a year and loved it. Yes there was the odd thing that needed fixing. Can't wait to get my next one. I want to try the S. Great review.

  • @JeffreyWuherebedragons
    @JeffreyWuherebedragons5 жыл бұрын

    I love my 1200S, and the Termi exhaust without baffles sounds beastly. I got the dampener and makes the bike a dream to steer. I just love this bike!

  • @JpOcDenver

    @JpOcDenver

    5 жыл бұрын

    Damper

  • @MrBurchy
    @MrBurchy4 жыл бұрын

    Good honest review. Enjoying your channel, thanks.

  • @AAKhanivore
    @AAKhanivore5 жыл бұрын

    Great review. I have a 1200r and you've nailed what it's like to live with one. It's truly a do it all bike. I've just done a 2000 mile tour to the picos mountains on mine - it was perfect.

  • @AAKhanivore

    @AAKhanivore

    5 жыл бұрын

    Termi's with the baffles out - sound like thunder, sound like how this bike SHOULD sound.

  • @jamiecox2506
    @jamiecox25065 жыл бұрын

    Really nice review, man. I test-rode one of these from that shop in Vauxhall and it was a total hooligan! Not sure if I'd want it as my only bike but it was heaps of fun to ride.

  • @BSBBandFitness
    @BSBBandFitness5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely awesome video man. Makes me want a monster again. I started riding in 2017. 27 years old. I have had experience on fast dirt bikes as a kid and wanted to take it to the streets. I got my permit and bought a 2016 monster S. I ended up going to fast and laying it down in the grass 7 days after I got it. Rode it home and the damages ended up being totaled. Frame damage off a rock. I immediately I got a monster 1200 R. Loved it. Learned from my mistakes and kept it til March of this year. I got an MT09 now and an older Yamaha vstar 1300 for the gf. That MT09 is amazing. Cheaper and still a beast. But something about the monster and this video makes me wish I never would have ruined the S. Inexperience. But I’ve learned. And I will always forever love the Ducati brand and the liter bike monster specifically. I’ll probably get another eventually

  • @Regstunts
    @Regstunts3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic review!! No BS, just Impressions from a seasoned rider. It's 2021 and I just bought a 2018 in grey that sat at the dealer for three years! Can't wait to pick it up.

  • @davedisanto9241

    @davedisanto9241

    2 жыл бұрын

    ha I just did the same! Brand new 2018 in grey, at a discount. Can't hardly wait til the Spring. this video is gonna have thousands of more views just because of me...

  • @earnold0807
    @earnold08074 жыл бұрын

    I just ordered the 1200 S this past Thursday, July 23, 2020 - great review, very insightful

  • @charlieryan1736
    @charlieryan17365 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for making this honest review video 👍🏻

  • @MagicTalkingTaco
    @MagicTalkingTaco3 жыл бұрын

    One of the best reviews of any bike I've seen.

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @specialcircs
    @specialcircs5 жыл бұрын

    Lovely, natural review, thanks!

  • @patrickhd34
    @patrickhd345 жыл бұрын

    Just to add...you need to give it time. It takes time to get the hang of the bike. At first I thought I had made a mistake buying it. Three months in I was getting up at 4am to go for blasts before work, as in London to Brighton, London to Cambridge, for a coffee, that sort of thing. So an hour-long test ride might leave you feeling what's the fuss about.

  • @atastefortheroad4475

    @atastefortheroad4475

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ducati's do need a bit of time to break-in and for a rider to get in sync, but the rewards are significant.

  • @cecilwilson5442
    @cecilwilson54424 жыл бұрын

    Great and thanks for the ducati monster 1200 review it was really good and very I'm formative good job

  • @eekhead1
    @eekhead15 жыл бұрын

    I've had this bike, in this color, since 2017. I'm never letting it go. The V4 Streetfighter is coming out, and I'll have that and this Monster. With the QS--just make sure you're firm with your shifts. The gearbox is pretty stout, and a light tap will get you BETWEEN gears. Also, the steering radius lock thingy is just a bolt against the frame. I'm looking for maybe a rubber stopper for that. Do get this beast above 6k rpm, it loves it.

  • @gregm1460
    @gregm1460 Жыл бұрын

    Great review. I've had my 2016 1200S for 3 years now and I love it. It's really tame to ride, but if you wanna open it up it'll go like hell! It's comfortable, awesome suspension and incredible brakes. Easily the best bike I've owned. Oh and then there's the sound, sublime doesn't do it justice..(I have an Akrapovic slip on with the restrictor removed)..can't see myself ever selling it!

  • @colindeans5972
    @colindeans59725 жыл бұрын

    Top class review, thanks.

  • @patrickhd34
    @patrickhd345 жыл бұрын

    Previously owned a 2017 Monster 1200 (standard). Funny the comment about it being grumpy when cold...I thought it was just me not being on the ball. It definitely benefits from a short warm-up, once the engine gets to 40 degrees it all seems fine. I had a quickshifter put on mine, never felt great, you always had to give it a bootful, but more importantly the throttle needs to be open a fair amount, you need to be going for it, then it is butter smooth. Gripes, engine in town in the summer...chestnuts roasting on an open fire. Tyres were Rosso 3s, just brilliant, as good as everyone says. Finish, quality and reliability - the best, better than my GSA. I traded it for a 2019 Hypermotard SP, another truly brilliant bike. So if you want a cossetted and loved Monster 1200 with extra candy it is sitting at Ducati Aylesbury, 6,705 miles on the clock. My only other point is....I would go for the 1200S next time. BTW, for taller riders..I am 6.1, always felt comfortable for my legs and rear. And yes if you hold a gear you will be surprised by what happens past 5-6k.

  • @andrewedmond7738
    @andrewedmond77384 жыл бұрын

    Great review brother. I may go Italian soon. Wanting to replace my GSX1400 for a machine that will keep the smile on my dial. Thanks again mate.

  • @SpirosGlykas
    @SpirosGlykas5 жыл бұрын

    Great review as always!

  • @hectorallanrivera9334
    @hectorallanrivera93343 жыл бұрын

    Great review, thank you for the details as I’m seriously considering the 1200s. Would you recommend a an aftermarket cruise control/throttle lock for this bike as we tour periodically. Thanks again.

  • @akhileshmangipudi3145
    @akhileshmangipudi31455 жыл бұрын

    Lovely review, loved it

  • @Englishbikerdan
    @Englishbikerdan5 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant honest and real world review!

  • @ajsav8743
    @ajsav87434 жыл бұрын

    Bang on review..what a great bike!

  • @Foxhound89
    @Foxhound894 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great real world review. What would your pick be between the 1200S and an R9T as an everyday ride?

  • @DarR1299
    @DarR12994 жыл бұрын

    I've own a M1200R since late 2016. Had a Panigale 959 at the time. Bought the M1200R because of the sheer pull on your arms and that front wheel lifting every chance it gets just literally scared the bejeesus out of me until I got used to it. Then again, it still does. Loaded with an SC-P carbon exhaust with ecu flash. 15,000kms. Only issue was the warped front discs covered on warranty. Brake pads were switched to sintering EBC to prevent further occurrence caused by heavy braking. Replaced the Panigale with a Multistrada leaving the Monster for occasional track days. Bike is pure joy to ride.

  • @davidalbright9105
    @davidalbright91054 жыл бұрын

    Nice review and the one you had is exactly what I'm looking for. Last year I made the huge mistake of selling my 2009 696 which gave me zero issues over the 5 years I owned. I've regretted selling it ever since. Hopefully I can jump into this particular model and color later this summer or over the fall months.

  • @debenhamdave4314
    @debenhamdave43145 жыл бұрын

    Great review, I'm lucky enough to own a beautiful red 696+ with Termi cans, although a fraction of the horse power a fantastic ride, simple and oozing character, and cheap to buy.

  • @leokeller682
    @leokeller6824 жыл бұрын

    Great review. For an avid biker to recommend a bike is fantastic. This is how all reviews and comparisons should be.

  • @ragerider6283
    @ragerider62835 жыл бұрын

    Great review, really enjoyed it. Also really fancy one of these.....the bike I mean. ; )

  • @rickwaldner8078
    @rickwaldner80783 жыл бұрын

    I stepped into the 821 stealth with an Austin racing pipe on it and i love the bike ! the Monster is just an all around great bike and looks incredible. i turn heads everywhere i go, and the AR exhaust makes it sound like some mean street muscle !! im sure the 1200 would be wild to ride, but for me, I stepped up from a BMW 310GS so its quite the upgrade for me, first weekend i did a 707km ride in a day with 2 BMW S1000RR's and i had no problem keeping up in the passes and corners

  • @SydneySlowRider
    @SydneySlowRider5 жыл бұрын

    I love your reviews.

  • @chuckB617
    @chuckB6174 жыл бұрын

    Question, does the 1200 feel heavy compared to the smaller monsters. I have ridden a friends 696 around town and I loved it.. I'm looking for a monster now and I would like to go for the 1200s but I'm not sure if it will lose some of the fun factor because of being heavier. Any comments from someone who has ridden both would be appreciated.

  • @giftsondavid9102
    @giftsondavid9102Ай бұрын

    The exhaust indeed is huge. But I love the blast sound when I stop for a traffic signal by rolling down the throttle completely and gearing down without using the clutch to engine brake. It's Godly!

  • @kpharia8237
    @kpharia82374 жыл бұрын

    thanks 4 the honest review. great job!

  • @carlossilverio5193
    @carlossilverio51933 жыл бұрын

    I’m a newbie and the Monster is my dream bike. This review was awesome and honest. My question for old and new Monster riders is how has the maintenance been on your bikes? Are the desmo valve adjustment issue overblown? I’m considering 696, 1100 Evo or more modern 821.

  • @steveman1982
    @steveman19825 жыл бұрын

    6:23, wheelie followed by a rear wheel hop :D

  • 5 жыл бұрын

    It was a yellow bike. Grey one would not do that.

  • @tomek87rsk
    @tomek87rsk5 жыл бұрын

    I own 2014 Monster 821, waiting for the comparison if 1200 would be any upgrade in every day life👍 Is it worth to pay extra only for the road use?

  • @davidnewman9634
    @davidnewman96345 жыл бұрын

    Nice review. I really hope that when Ducati updates this bike (it has been around for a while now) they put the 1200cc Superquadro engine from the old Panigale into it (which they really aren't doing anything with now). Again, good review.

  • @fonso003
    @fonso0035 жыл бұрын

    I have the 2019 LCG monster 1200s. I love this bike. I don’t know how to explain “easy to ride” but this bike definitely is easy to ride.

  • @cr4fun825
    @cr4fun8254 жыл бұрын

    Thats a really nice review! - I've got a monster 1200s in liquid concrete grey - love the name of the color, one guy in bologna first had to have the idea, so Ducati :) I rode it for around 20'000k's. It's a lovley bike, it has character for shure :) The power is insane for public roads, almost incompatible with the law. Because the monster wants to be ridden. I love my monster. The really big negative point is the gearbox.. i had some really bad empty gears... it can be even really dangerous sometimes, if you flying to the next corner, kicking down the gears and find yourself inbetween the gears, while expecting the motorbrake :( And the placement of the steering-dampner looks like they forgot about it, because it has wheelie control. And in the last second they thought; what's about the guys and lady's who want to ride the monster like a real monster without wheeliecontrol. If you plan on riding it whitout the wheelie control get the upgrade! Also i was really unhappy with the pirelli that is mounted originally.. it's a good tire, if the temparture is stable and the roads are dry and clean. But its really twichy when the road conditions are changing all the time.. dirt, wet spots, like in spring in switzerland.. i changed to the m7 rr, which handles road imperfections and changing temperture's way better and inspires additional confidence even on the worst roads of sardenia... the metzeler is the perfect partner for the monster in my opinion. cheers from Switzerland ride on

  • @thezackfrancis
    @thezackfrancis4 жыл бұрын

    I know I’m late to the game on this video but I’m looking at buying my first Ducati so I’ve been watching all the reviews I can. I’m interested to see people’s opinions on the 821 vs the 1200. I’ve heard the 821 is a great all rounder. I mostly ride to work, do 200 mile day rides, and weekend trips. No idea which to buy. Obviously gonna go ride both before I make the decision. Thanks!

  • @simonboyes8004
    @simonboyes80045 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic review

  • @dukedaz8920
    @dukedaz89205 жыл бұрын

    Great review had a monster 1200r amazing bike miss it like mad 😏👍

  • @prabhugautham
    @prabhugautham5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review.

  • @johnf80
    @johnf805 жыл бұрын

    I have a owned a red 2017 Monster 1200 for 2 years now and I love it to bits. It's quite enjoyable to drive, awesome power, quick acceleration, and handles great. I use it for urban riding, but on Sport mode. It has a number of safety devices, such as traction control and cornering ABS. What can I say, what can I say...? Only drawback I see is it doesn't look as good as Panigale or XDiavel S. It doesn't have a clean look like those bikes. Don't get me wrong, it still looks good!

  • @diamondd1234
    @diamondd12345 жыл бұрын

    Hey there. Great video. Do you know which brand mini windscreen that was. I have a 2018 1200s and would like to get one. Thanks!

  • @MrUltimateRS

    @MrUltimateRS

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's the official Ducati one. You can get it from your local Ducati dealer. I've got it on mine, looks nice but makes almost no difference to airflow.

  • @phreenom
    @phreenom Жыл бұрын

    I just stumbled on to a 2019 Monster 1200s in the "Liquid Concrete Gray" today at the local bike shop. They made me a deal and I rode off on it. Wasn't even planning to buy anything, and the Monster wasn't even on my radar. It's got the Termignoni pipes on it, and a bunch of tasteful style mods. Looks amazing, sounds mean and raw, and holy balls does it fly! After only a short ride I'm pretty sure I'm going to enjoy owning it... Especially once I get it dialed in and gain familiarity.

  • @Perleques
    @Perleques5 жыл бұрын

    This is how a proper review should be done! thank you 👍 however I would like you opinion how it compares with the competition!

  • @ivohage
    @ivohage4 жыл бұрын

    Have you ridden the 1290R? If you have: How would you say it compares to this in comfort? As in seating position and wind? (How did you like the comfort on long stretches?)

  • @igniteflow
    @igniteflow4 жыл бұрын

    Great review! Great bike

  • @rzu7120
    @rzu71205 жыл бұрын

    How does the riding experience compare to a KTM Super Duke?

  • @barbieandbellaadventuresby9134
    @barbieandbellaadventuresby91345 жыл бұрын

    John, any updates on the Desmo?

  • @Supernova12034
    @Supernova120344 жыл бұрын

    So it sounds like there is lots of torque...but its all higher up in the rev range?

  • @ducati-redsideoflife9197
    @ducati-redsideoflife91974 жыл бұрын

    Great review. I have an s4rs. my question is... would you go from an s4rs ton the monster 1200s?

  • @conorlander3804

    @conorlander3804

    4 жыл бұрын

    100%, I've gone Monster 620 to 999 to 1100 evo to 1200s... The 1200s for me is more usable, Comfortable and wipes the socks off the 1100 evo I had.

  • @Renzsu
    @Renzsu5 жыл бұрын

    Same engine as the 1200 Multistrada’s?

  • @ctm5617
    @ctm56173 жыл бұрын

    I have a 2016 1200 S (without that stupid quick shifter) and it’s been the BEST bike I’ve ever owned. It doesn’t make me miss my sports bikes at all. It has so much torque. The suspension is amazing. Plus, my back doesn’t hurt after a long ride because it’s a comfy ride position. Simply amazing. I have 3k miles on mine and I’ve only done 2 services on it. Break in and then just an annual one. Break in service was free. Annual service was $500. Not bad, at all!

  • @Cuzzazbuzz
    @Cuzzazbuzz4 жыл бұрын

    Superb review as ever!

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @ulfeh
    @ulfeh2 жыл бұрын

    Got my M1200S -19 two weeks ago,,,,,,,can't wait for spring :) 6C outside now......

  • @Sondre3910
    @Sondre39104 жыл бұрын

    How do you think this bike would be for a taller rider like myself at 190cm / 6.2 inches?

  • @Jessethetoaster
    @Jessethetoaster5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review

  • @BikeWorldTVshow

    @BikeWorldTVshow

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • 5 жыл бұрын

    Honesty... I like that. Crack on with it mate.

  • @Kodreanu23
    @Kodreanu235 жыл бұрын

    Another great review from John Hogan. The only thing I kept wondering is the ergonomics for "taller" people (e.g. 6 foot) and if you do have big feet, coud you rest your foot without touching exhaust pipe.

  • @StevePierson-Turbo6Detail

    @StevePierson-Turbo6Detail

    5 жыл бұрын

    5' 11" here. With the balls of my feet on the pegs, my heel would rest on the exhaust guard. This was a deal breaker because I knew I'd feel it while riding and it would probably annoy me.

  • @Kodreanu23

    @Kodreanu23

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@StevePierson-Turbo6Detail That's the only thing I keep wondering about. Why Ducati hasn't fixed this already?

  • @Emnon185

    @Emnon185

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm 6' 1" and on my monster 1200s -14 my heel will touch, not really that annoying and you get used to it. On the 2018 and 19 models i have test driven this was no longer a issue for me atleast

  • @tomek87rsk

    @tomek87rsk

    5 жыл бұрын

    I am 6ft 6 riding Monster 821 which is the same size and it is ok👍

  • @MrBlack2max

    @MrBlack2max

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Guy`s I`m on my 11 Ducati since 2012. and on my 3 Monster 1200s. Done lots of miles, love them for all. I`m 180 cm, just bought a original 2.5 cm higher seat. so don`t let the space in the leg department get in your way of buying one of theese. Its a cracking bike....

  • @briansteele2723
    @briansteele27233 жыл бұрын

    How hot does it run in town? My scrambler 800 is like a pizza oven in summer

  • @daystate123
    @daystate1235 жыл бұрын

    Thought you were going to bin it when you were on ranmore

  • @bigstanslegacy2019
    @bigstanslegacy20195 жыл бұрын

    Perfect review.

  • @user-sw2lv3zp6o

    @user-sw2lv3zp6o

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree.

  • @MichaelFrancis222
    @MichaelFrancis2225 жыл бұрын

    Good stuff, thank you

  • @DmytroKarataiev
    @DmytroKarataiev5 жыл бұрын

    Please do more follow-up reviews like that! I have a 2019 1200s and can add that passenger comfort is ok for a bigger second number but it's not perfect for longer rides. I get ~100 miles range in the city, significantly more on the highway. Excellent bike overall but the seating position is too aggressive for a naked bike in my opinion.

  • @chr11sf

    @chr11sf

    5 жыл бұрын

    Multistrada is for folk who like to sit bolt upright. Nakeds, in my opinion, should have some lean to help with wind blast and front end control. Ducati did a great job.

  • @noaddiction3194
    @noaddiction31945 жыл бұрын

    How does it compare to the superduke?

  • @deviantrider9309
    @deviantrider93095 жыл бұрын

    Hi john would you say the 2013 1100 evo is the best monster ever made for the average working guy who want's to add something special to his garage without breaking the bank ? or having to stretch to the new one as i don't do credit would appreciate your thoughts

  • @johnhogan8177

    @johnhogan8177

    5 жыл бұрын

    Deviant Rider I don’t think you’d be far off. I’d say the best Monster you can find right at the top of your budget is the best one ever.

  • @ThisOldGuy3
    @ThisOldGuy3 Жыл бұрын

    I took one short ride on my buddies 2019 Monster 1200 and instantly had to have one. I was luckily enough to find a barely used 2019 Monster 1200 25 Anniversario edition with only 506 miles on her, she is both calm subtle and brutally aggressive all dependent on rider input. Just waiting to put an Akrapovic rear can on her to make sound the way she was designed to sound. Cheers mate 🤘😎🏍🎸

  • @I_am_Thursday
    @I_am_Thursday4 жыл бұрын

    Hi John, Great review. I've bought the 1200 but inherited some PR4's on it and not a fan. You liked the Pirelli's on it or would you swap out for another brand? I have no intention of going on track but I do ride all year.

  • @johnhogan8177

    @johnhogan8177

    4 жыл бұрын

    will M I agree on the PR4, it’s a shame you can’t find a set of PR3. A much better tyre in my opinion. I think the Metzeler Roadtec 01 would be worth a look. Great in the wet, stable at speed and built to last more than five minutes.

  • @I_am_Thursday

    @I_am_Thursday

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate.

  • @motorcycleMoff
    @motorcycleMoff5 жыл бұрын

    I have this exact bike in the grey with termis on it. sounds beautiful. I use mine everyday and i ride all year round. I'm just coming up for 7500 miles. Bike handle wet days almost as good as dry. I have to agree with pretty much everything in this review, Especially the part about the bike doesn't quite like to be woken up too early in the morning and also bit about the quickshifter. I've found with the quick shifter is that you have to be very deliberate with with you changes otherwise you will get a jerky gear change or even false neutral. Some people might blame the bike but i would put it more down to rider error. Once you have it works it then it is buttery smooth especially along fast back roads at higher revs. Great review. Cheers.

  • @volatilegraphix
    @volatilegraphix5 жыл бұрын

    That was really a grwat review. Thanks.

  • @Murphy4747
    @Murphy47475 жыл бұрын

    Question as I'm extremely new to Ducati I didn't even know they were air cooled, is it only the smaller monsters that are air cooled or the 1200 as well??

  • @texanbill6032

    @texanbill6032

    5 жыл бұрын

    In the Monster line, only the 797 is air cooled. Ducati used to be known for air cooled twins, but now only a few are air cooled. Emissions and power output have necessitated liquid cooling.

  • @Murphy4747

    @Murphy4747

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@texanbill6032 ahhh thank you very good information

  • @MercuryCircuit
    @MercuryCircuit11 ай бұрын

    Great info. Appreciate your review.

  • @zoom9897
    @zoom98975 жыл бұрын

    great feedback

  • @waunch76
    @waunch765 жыл бұрын

    Any chance of you doing a review of the CB1000?

  • @SydneySlowRider

    @SydneySlowRider

    5 жыл бұрын

    He did one a few months back

  • @seanashenden
    @seanashenden5 жыл бұрын

    i am starting to feel like i have a man crush every time i leave a comment on here now !! but i can not state enough how fucking good there’s reviews are !! i have a monster 796 and love it , just because i felt it was as sexy to look at as the 1200 but not as scary. well done john you should be as proud as punch about how you and bike world go about your work . 👍👍❤️🏍🌎

  • @johnhogan8177

    @johnhogan8177

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sean Ashenden cheers.

  • @fletch0014
    @fletch00144 жыл бұрын

    I have the baby monster, 797 and to be honest I love it. I would like a little more leg room and more power. But the brakes, suspension, sound are great. I am trying to think of a reason not to buy another one. This time the 1200s, and to be honest I am struggling with finding something I like as much.

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