DUCATI MONSTER 1100 HIGHLIGHTS
Body style : Sports Naked Bike
Model year : 2009
Manufacture country : Italy
Displacement(cc) : 1078
Engine type : Longitudinal Twin
Horsepower(bhp) : 95
VEHICLE REVIEW
2009 Ducati Monster 1100
Designed for those who want to make the ultimate expression, the 1100 stands as the new standard of excellence at the head of the Monster family. This masterpiece of style and performance is powered by the legendary and charismatic 1100cc Desmodromic L-Twin engine, famous the world over for its torque and breathtaking acceleration. Conceived and built to redefine the naked concept, the Monster 1100 boasts typical Italian design while ensuring exciting performance in true Monster style.
Minimum weight, outstanding runing
Designed for those who want to make the ultimate expression, the 1100 stands as the new standard of excellence at the head of the Monster family. This masterpiece of style and performance is powered by the legendary and charismatic 1100cc Desmodromic L-Twin engine, famous the world over for its torque and breathtaking acceleration. Conceived and built to redefine the naked concept, the Monster 1100 boasts typical Italian design while ensuring exciting performance in true Monster style.
Minimum weight, outstanding runing
The Monster 1100 is the lightest bike in its class: The 1100 S weighs in at 168kg (369lb) and the 1100 at just 169kg (373lb)!
The exceptional handling, combined with legendary torque from the Ducati Desmo engine, results in a pure, adrenalin-filled ride. Extremely lightweight 5-spoke Marchesini wheels help reduce unsprung weight, while the beautifully shaped single-sided swingarm gives the Monster a ‘tough’ look while ensuring higher rigidity,reduced weight and enhanced road holding.Increased ground clearance enables maximum lean angles when you explore the sports side of the Monster 1100 to the full.The 43mm Showa forks and Sachs rear suspension unit are adjustable to suit your riding style and provide that perfect ‘feel’. The short Trellis frame, developed in conjunction with Ducati Corse, uses the same tube diameter and thickness as the 1098 R, while the rear sub frame is derived from Desmosedici RR technology. The fantastic Brembo braking system features a radial master cylinder feeding radially mounted four-piston calipers on twin 320mm discs, an incredible set-up that guarantees optimum braking.
Power Unit, hyper thrust
Power Unit, hyper thrust
The Monster 1100 power unit is the legendary air-cooled, Desmodromic 1100cc engine with 95hp of unmistakable Ducati character. With an incredibly flexible power delivery, this engine ensures fantastic acceleration just when you need it, even on the most challenging of routes. The impressive 75,9lb-ft of torque, typical of the Ducati L-Twin Dual Spark engines, will excite with every twist of the throttle.
In search of the perfect curve
The 43mm Showa forks and Sachs rear suspension unit are adjustable to suit your riding style and provide that perfect ‘feel’. The short Trellis frame, developed in conjunction with Ducati Corse, uses the same tube diameter and thickness as the 1098 R, while the rear subframe is derived from Desmosedici RR technology. The fantastic Brembo braking system features a radial master cylinder feeding radially mounted four-piston calipers on twin 320mm discs, an incredible set-up that guarantees optimum braking.
The arrival
The arrival
The arrival of the new Monster 1100 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.
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 new Monster 1100, which comes factory-personalised with removable single seat covers and neat micro-bikini fairings, are powered by the charismatic two-valve 1100cc Desmodromic twin-cylinder engine delivering 95hp at 7500rpm and an impressive torque of 10.5kgm (79.5lb-ft) at 6000rpm.
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.
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 new Monster 1100, which comes factory-personalised with removable single seat covers and neat micro-bikini fairings, are powered by the charismatic two-valve 1100cc Desmodromic twin-cylinder engine delivering 95hp at 7500rpm and an impressive torque of 10.5kgm (79.5lb-ft) at 6000rpm.
OVERVIEW SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE
Desmodromic charisma
The Monster 1100 power unit is the legendary air-cooled, Desmodromic 1100cc engine with 95hp of unmistakable Ducati character. With an incredibly flexible power delivery, this engine ensures fantastic acceleration just when you need it, even on the most challenging of routes. The impressive 75,9lb-ft of torque, typical of the Ducati L-Twin Dual Spark engines, will excite with every twist of the throttle.
Engine Type : L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled Displacement : 1078 cc
Engine Type : L-Twin cylinder, 2 valve per cylinder Desmodromic, air cooled Displacement : 1078 cc
Bore x Stroke : 98 x 71.5 mm
Compression Ratio : 10,7:1
Power : 69,8 kW - 95 hp @ 7.500 rpm
Torque : 10,5kgm - 75,9lb-ft @ 6.000 rpm
Stroke : 4
Fuel injection Siemens electronic fuel injection, 45mm throttle body
Fuel control : Desmodromic valve control
Exhaust 2 aluminum mufflers
Emissions Euro3
Starter : Electric
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox 6 speed
Gear Ratios 1st : 37/15
Gear Ratio 2nd : 30/17
Gear Ratio 3rd : 27/20
Gear Ratio 4th : 24/22
Gear Ratio 5th : 23/24
Gear Ratio 6th : 24/28
Primary drive Straight cut gears; Ratio 1.84:1
Final drive Chain;
Front sprocket 15
Rear sprocket 39
Transmission type : Clutch Dry multiplate with hydraulic control
FRAME & SUSPENSION
The Monster 1100 is the lightest bike in its class: The 1100 S weighs in at 168kg (370lbs) and the 1100 at just 169kg (373lbs)!The exceptional handling, combined with legendary torque from the Ducati Desmo engine, results in a pure, adrenalin-filled ride. Extremely lightweight 5-spoke Marchesini wheels help reduce unsprung weight, while the beautifully shaped single-sided swingarm gives the Monster a 'tough' look while ensuring higher rigidity, reduced weight and enhanced road holding. Increased ground clearance enables maximum lean angles when you explore the sports side of the Monster 1100 to the full.
The 43mm Showa forks and Sachs rear suspension unit are adjustable to suit your riding style and provide that perfect 'feel'. The short Trellis frame, developed in conjunction with Ducati Corse, uses the same tube diameter and thickness as the 1098 R, while the rear sub frame is derived from Desmosedici RR technology. The fantastic Brembo braking system features a radial master cylinder feeding radially mounted four-piston calipers on twin 320mm discs, an incredible set-up that guarantees optimum braking.
Frame type : Tubular steel trellis frame
Rake (fork angle) : 24.0°
Front suspension : Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down forks.
Front suspension travel : 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension : Progressive with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock
Rear suspension travel : 148 mm (5.8 inches)
The 43mm Showa forks and Sachs rear suspension unit are adjustable to suit your riding style and provide that perfect 'feel'. The short Trellis frame, developed in conjunction with Ducati Corse, uses the same tube diameter and thickness as the 1098 R, while the rear sub frame is derived from Desmosedici RR technology. The fantastic Brembo braking system features a radial master cylinder feeding radially mounted four-piston calipers on twin 320mm discs, an incredible set-up that guarantees optimum braking.
Frame type : Tubular steel trellis frame
Rake (fork angle) : 24.0°
Front suspension : Showa 43mm fully adjustable upside-down forks.
Front suspension travel : 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension : Progressive with preload and rebound Sachs adjustable monoshock
Rear suspension travel : 148 mm (5.8 inches)
VEHICLE DESIGN, To shootout in the air
The Ducati Monster 1100 design perfectly balances sports performance, riding pleasure and stunning looks.With frame technology derived from the Desmosedici and flexible power delivered from the legendary L-Twin engine, the Monster is able to perform both in the busiest of city streets and the most exhilirating of open roads. The Monster's essential design and unique sound sets it aside from all others.Single-sided swingarm - The beautifully shaped single-sided swingarm gives the Monster a 'tough' look while ensuring higher rigidity, reduced weight and enhanced road holding.
WHEELS
Extremely lightweight 5-spoke wheels help reduce unsprung weight and their captivating design give the Monster 1100 a more aggressive look.
Wheelbase : 1450mm / 57.1in
Front wheel Y-shaped : 5-spoke in light alloy 3.50 x17
Rear wheel Y-shaped : 5-spoke in light alloy 5.50x17
TIRES
Front tyre(Full spec) : 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyre(Full spec) : 180/55 ZR 17
BRAKES
Front brakes : Double disc, 4-piston radial caliper
Front brakes diameter : 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes : Single disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter : 245 mm (9.6 inches)
Front brakes diameter : 320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes : Single disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter : 245 mm (9.6 inches)
INSTRUMENTATION
The instrumentation is totally digital just like all Ducati's latest hypersport models, guaranteeing lightness, ease of use and a wealth of information that can be thumbed through using the left-hand handlebar switchgear.
FUEL CAPACITY
Fuel tank capacity(litres) : 15
Fuel capacity(reserve) : 3.5
Fuel capacity(gallon) : 3.8
Fuel capacity(reserve) : 0.9
EXHAUST
The exhaust system stands out for its re-routed downpipes that now give the underside of the Monster a cleaner appearance and terminate with twin, bold Ducati-style mufflers.
Exhaust system : 2 aluminum mufflers
AIR SCOOP
The highlighted air ducts in the tank improved flow to the airbox, offering a wide steering-lock thanks to their positioning.
COLOURS
Body colours (frame/wheels)
Red (Red / Silver)
Silver (Red / Silver)
Black (Black - Silver)
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