For all the Monster fans out there...

**DMNTD:Me** · 29th September 2008, 19:28

MONSTER 1100: ABSOLUTE MONSTER

The arrival of the new 1100 and 1100 S now increases the size of the Monster family, a family that redefines the naked motorcycle and stakes its claim as the new icon of Italian excellence.

The ‘less-is-more’ philosophy behind all Monsters underlines Ducati’s never-ending pursuit of genuinely compact, high performance motorcycles, but these new models have succeeded in being even more ‘pared down’ than their predecessors. The Monster 1100 weighs 169kg (168kg for the S version), making it by far the lightest bike in its category.
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The new Monster 1100 design perfectly balances sports performance, riding pleasure and stunning looks. With its new single-sided aluminium swingarm, high level of componentry, race-oriented chassis and 15 years of evolution, the Monster 1100 now takes its place at the head of the Monster family.

The Monster 1100 S is a pure concentrate of lightness, power, design and exclusivity. The ‘S’ features fully adjustable 43mm titanium nitride coated Öhlins forks and progressive Öhlins rear shock absorber with adjustable pre-load and return damping. Carbon fibre cam belt covers, silencer guards and front fender reduce weight by a further 1kg (2.2lb). The distinctive racing gold coloured 5-spoke wheels of the Monster 1100 S give it an elegant style and the same sporting look as historical Ducati racing models.

Both versions of the new Monster 1100, already come factory-personalised with removable single seat covers and neat micro-bikini fairings, are powered by the charismatic two-valve 1100cc Desmodromic twin-cylinder engine that boasts a 98mm bore and a 71.5mm stroke, delivering 95hp at 7500rpm and an impressive torque of 10.5kgm (79.5lb-ft) at 6000rpm.
The first public appearance for the Monster 1100 will be at the International Motorcycle Show in Cologne (INTERMOT – Hall 8) starting form the 8th October. First arrival in Australasian markets will be December ’08 – January ’09 with RRP to be announced closer to arrival.

Colour schemes
Model Body Frame Wheels
1100 Red Red Silver
1100 Silver Red Silver
1100 Gloss Black Matte Black Silver
1100 S Red Red Racing Gold
1100 S Pearl White Matte Black Racing Gold

**Bonez** · 29th September 2008, 19:31

repost!!!!

**henry** · 29th September 2008, 19:33

What, the brochure or the clever bit about the midgets?

**Sparky Bills** · 29th September 2008, 19:37

Yip, I posted a thread last week about it

**Bonez** · 29th September 2008, 19:37

Originally Posted by henry

What, the brochure or the clever bit about the midgets?

The New Ducati Monster bit

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=82704

**henry** · 29th September 2008, 19:43

Yeah OK, we've known about the bike for ages but fuck me, what shite photoshop job! Of all people you'd think the italians would know about perspective. Or is that the Greeks?

**RantyDave** · 29th September 2008, 19:45

It is an appallingly bad piece of photoshopping, make no mistake.

Dave

**Jerry74** · 29th September 2008, 19:53

Nice bike though

**Zoolander** · 8th October 2008, 14:41

Still prefer the previous model though, it had a more classic shape. Maybe I need to see it in the flesh. When you getting one in Martin?

**Scouse** · 8th October 2008, 15:00

But but but its only got an air cooled engine what I want to know is when are they bringing out the S4RS replacement, you know the one with the 1098 motor.

**Zoolander** · 8th October 2008, 15:08

Originally Posted by Scouse

But but but its only got an air cooled engine what I want to know is when are they bringing out the S4RS replacement, you know the one with the 1098 motor.

S4RS still looks mighty fine to me! Do we need a 1098 engine in a naked bike?