Introducing The All-New 2016 Ducati Monster 1200 R
As a
grandchild of the original 1992 Ducati
M900, the new 2016 Ducati Monster 1200 R is a raw power bike
designed for competitive track riding and peak performance.
"The designer wanted to communicate the top performance of the
Monster 1200 R with a sport, compact and light design," said
Ducati. Their intent with the latest Monster was to create a
multi-passenger bike while still retaining "the image of an
individualistic model, almost single-seat."
Displaying a classic round front headlight familiar to other bikes
in the Monster series, the latest "R" features a "naked" design
which was intended for a "less is more" minimalist feel. The
entirety of the bike's design took minimalism into consideration -
and to a whole new level. From tip to tail, the Monster 1200 R
seems to scream power and simplicity.
The 1200 R rides upon a large back tire (a [mageProductLink
sku="329-8711053" title=""]Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP 200/55
ZR-17[/mageProductLink]), but because of its angle and distance to
the bike's tail, the ride won't appear overly large or awkwardly
shaped from behind.
Major Upgrades For Monster 1200 R
Since
the 1200 S, Ducati has outdone itself with some major
modifications.
Besides an upgraded engine and compression ratio, the new Monster
1200 R has a much improved braking system. The 1200 R totes the
best brakes Brembo has to offer - in the form of two twin radially
mounted M50 Monobloc calipers gripping 330mm disks on the front
wheel - and 245 millimeter, 2-piston caliper's on the rear.
The 1200 R was designed "for all those who make sports performance
their lifestyle and wish to turn each ride into an
adrenaline-packed experience without forgoing the essential,
practical appeal of a naked model," according to a statement
released from Ducati.
2016 Ducati Monster 1200 R Specs
All
specifications for the 2016 Ducati Monster 1200 R as provided via
Ducati.
- Dimensions - The dual-seat sits comfortably at
a height of 830 millimeters (32.7 inches). Wheelbase is 1,509
millimeters (59.4 inches), and a rake of 24.3 degrees. Dry, the
Monster weighs 180 kilograms (396.8 pounds) - but with the 17.5
liter (4.6 gallon) tank completely full, lubricants, coolants and a
batter brings the weight up to 207 kilograms (456.3 pounds).
- Chassis - The 1200 R's track-ready frame is
built using Tubular steel Trellis attached to a cylinder head.
Front suspension is fully adjustable (Öhlins 48 mm usd fork). This
design makes the 1200 R more of a contemporary super-bike than any
before it.
- Engine - Liquid-cooled, 1198.4cc Desmodromic
Testastretta 11 degree DS, complete with L-Twin cylinders (4 valves
per cylinder), a Synerject-Continental electronic fuel injection
system and a 13.0:1 compression ratio. The bike peaks at 158
horsepower and 97 pound-feet of torque.
- Exhaust - The exhaust system is a twin
aluminum muffler, lightweight 2-1-2 system with a catalytic
converter and two lambda probes.
- Transmission - Six speed gearbox full of
straight cut gears at a ratio of 1.84:1.
- Safety - the Monster 1200 R comes packed with
standard safety features, including a 9MP multi-calibration
anti-lock braking system, Ducati-brand traction control with
"sensitivity levels," and the Ducati Safety Pack.
Additionally, Ducati provides a seat cover, riding and power nodes,
ride-by-wire throttle, and a 24-month unlimited mileage warranty
for new bikes. The 1200 R will be commercially available in 2016,
and initially available in Ducati Red with a matching color frame
and Thrilling Black with a Dark Chrome frame. Graphic logos will be
displayed on the fuel tank, passenger seat cover, mini-fairing and
front mudguard.
While there has been no word yet from Ducati as to the total cost
of the 1200 R, the BMW S 1000 R
- one of the Ducati 1200 R's direct competitors - will go for
around $13,500.
Ducati Monster 1200 R Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJX1kUsFmqY
