Ducati Monster 2021 review

BikeSocial's Michael Mann spent a week with the 2021 #Ducati #Monster but with a lack of numbers in its name or a trellis frame, does the new generation of the grunty naked live up to its name?

📖 CONTENTS
▶️ 00:00 Model history
▶️ 01:14 Intro montage
▶️ 01:54 In detail
▶️ 07:10 Engine start
▶️ 07:43 Riding montage
▶️ 08:00 Post-riding thoughts
▶️ 12:57 BikeSocial Membership advert
▶️ 13:17 Out takes

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[c.g.c]

The good thing is that Ducati is one of the few brands that designs and manifactures in italy as opposed to others who's entire manufacturing and assembly process is entirely overseas...

[robertschulz]

In my humble opinion, the Monster appears a bit incomplete without an engine spoiler.

[mattjackson]

I absolutely love this bike. Tremi system will be here in a few days. Belly pan ships on the 9th. Coming off a 97 SRAD750 and 05 K1. The power delivery is wonderful. The quickshifter felt un-natural at first, especially the down shift. The up shifts blow me away how crisp and fast it is. I’ve never felt so confident and comfortable in the corners, the electronic suite is amazing. What trellis fame ? Times change, get over it. The 821 and the 1200 barely have a trellis frame anyway and have been getting smaller over the years. The 890r is as equally ugly in my eyes. But isn’t that what the “Monster” is all about 😂

[andrewlucas]

Interesting that the bmw f900r never gets mentioned as competitor for theses bikes (monster, 890duke, street triple) ?

[johnnyblue]

They almost managed to make it look like an SV650...

[JRBoedeker]

What the heck does he whisper at 3:53 when he's talking about whether people are bothered by the lack of a trellis frame?

[That_Cajun_Guy]

As the owner of a Monster 797... I'm ready for the 950. Lots of people complaining about the styling, etc.. all people who wouldn't have purchased one anyway.

[domd]

Such a shame. Just a huge miss aesthetically. I was shocked when I heard that this also replaces the Monster 1200s. Funny that a Suzuki SV650 looks more like a Monster than this new Monster which looks more like a Yamaha lol.

[ricardorandall]

Your style of talking is better than that if at least the last five prime ministers. But I hope you retain your current job, as in my opinion you give by far the best reviews. And having recently lost a Monster 796, which I loved, to theft, I cannot wait to upgrade to this bike, the changes to which agree with me. Aa for high pegs, I had the higher comfort seat on my 796, and it make the comfort (seat-to-peg distance) perfect. Not saying it will do the same on this new model, but it will surely help.

[WilkoLV]

Great review, but it looks like the worst new mid sized bike I've seen since the KTM Duke 790. Looks similar to the Benelli 500 Leoncino, except they look better than this Monster does..
When you have to convince the audience it's sporty, by saying "It's sportier than it looks" you know it's a hard sell..

[chalkphil]

Clearly, it'll be great to ride, and has some quality components, but in terms of looks, it's like an electric commuter bike

[paulconnell]

Cool Mike, great review. Very tempting. I mostly ride around the city. How does it handle city speeds and traffic etc. Too much character? How was it on the twisties. Over summer I am out on some very amazing mountain and coastal roads in the Coromandel in New Zealand. Tight and can be uneven. Thanks

[Joric]

I'll have to see it in person I guess. From the footage it looks like a big step backwards aesthetically.

[nockianlifter]

Cant see the engine just a load of plastic. Looks like it’s designed by a car manufacturer.

[michaelloturco]

What the heck. The old headers wrapping up around the sides of the bike were so tough looking. This bike is so limp looking

[cassin]

How do you compare it to 890 Duke R and the new MT09? Take cost and reliability out of the equation. Just riding performance

[johnhoo]

Just bought one. It was between this and the Supersport 950 S. It was as you said, didn't LOOK special to me, until I rode a demo and it was frankly perfect for what I wanted. Lightweight, responsive, felt "alive", and perfect as a commuter with occasional weekend track/corner carving duty. Bought it with the Termignoni race exhaust too, because it sounded kinda weak thanks to Euro5.

[backpacker]

ohhh where has gone the red rail ?
😢😢😢
Weight is not an excuse - they could have included an aircraft grade Auminum rail painted red to make it light .

[LotusExige]

Are you wearing the Dainese airbag? Is there a review coming on that? I thought you had to wear it on the inside or does it not matter? Only asking as I looked at it but it doesn't have neck support but it looks fairly tidy in this video.

[ianchamberlain]

Nice review & a very nice presenting style Michael but I think I'll be keeping my 70 reg Monster 1200s for a while !