2021 Ducati Monster Review – First Ride

The bike that ate Bologna, Season 27 Episode 1

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[JDelta]

Whenever I'm really interested in the bike, I watch the video and then head over and read the more in depth review on your site. Thanks for doing both.

[CraigSmith]

If you want more check out the article before watching this says at the end of the video. LOL

[That_Cajun_Guy]

The people who have complained wouldn't have bought one regardless. I've owned a Monster in the past and THIS one is making me want another.

[GIGABACHI]

"I tested that one too, that's how old I am !
😂👌👍

[tylertbirch]

“If you don’t like it I’ll try harder next time” hahahaha priceless

[Slippryfloorz]

You guys make some great-quality reviews. Love your content. Looking to get my hands on a new monster and I appreciate the insights you gave me!

[theflightclub]

Removing trellis frame from the Monster and using monocoque design just to keep up with the rest of the lineup. Plus that Japanese looking tank. I am sure the designers were under a lot of pressure. I believe they are moving to a new direction which be clearer in the next version of the Monster. This current version is just filling up the gap.

[AchievingAccuracy]

Certainly “borrowed” (read copied) some aesthetics from the MV Agusta Brutale..

[GaryJohnWalker]

Looks good imo. The 'old' monster started out as a cut down sports with the trellis, but became retro because it got old. And nice to have a ducati 'just a bike' rather than having to pick a scrambler that are just too much like ornaments.

No way there'll be a 1200 or v4 - fast naked duties taken over by the streetfighter. Which doesn't have a trellis either ...

[patricksandeberg]

I love the bike! Looks, sound and electronics! But as you said! The MT-09 SP is cheaper and u get cruise control!
Great review John!

[Bow-to-the-absurd]

It's lost its iconic looks
Now it's competing with the Japanese on the same level but at extra cost

[masongoss]

I don’t understand why the Supersport 950 keeps the trellis frame, but the Monster got the “performance upgrades”?

[SuperMacy]

Great review! I’m sure this bike is far better than my 2009 1100 but I’ll take sexy over substance this time.. I think VW took the Italian style away and replaced it with German specs. It’s all in what you like.

[midhungopan]

This is the first time i feel Ducati trying to copy some cues from another brands, those front end looks like MV agusta & tank looks like like japanese

[timothymills]

As an owner of multiple Ducatis for the last twenty five years, this bike is a major disappointment. What Ducati seems to not understand is that the Monster never competed with other manufacturers bikes; it was not cross shopped, now it will need to, and I think it will lose. And John states Ducati says that a Monster was always a Superbike with it's bodywork removed; that is not true; the first Monster did use the 888 frame, but that stopped after a few years when it got the ST frame, plus is was powered by the SS engine; so not a naked superbike at all. That lack of historic knowledge says all I need to know about Ducati America these days.

[AMomcilo]

To me this is not a good looking bike, must be getting old. The old Monster looked and sounded better.

[AcmeRocket]

The very last thing I would ever want on a motorcycle is cruise control. I had it on my S1000rr, I used it once the first day as a novelty, then never again.

[borkarms]

Very Nice.Appreciate your passion & enthusiasm 👏😀🙌👌👍 at your age.

[dainjahrus]

This looks great, took a warming up to it as someone with the older design S2R monster... but I would say the older design of the 696/797/1100 looked a bit too bulky and trying too hard and the 821/1200 which looked okay and i was considering the 1200 as my next (ended up not getting it). It never fit me properly and had a bit too much refinement with uninspiring styling... this one is actually has added back some aggression but doesn't look like its trying too hard in the styling, its a fine line that they nailed for me.

"the original monster was beastly, this one isn't", yeah... thats kind of my biggest concern, hopefully this bike has that character i would miss.

[jetrex]

Like the bit on Lombard Street up and down-- Love SA;-)Paul Belfast N Ireland.