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The Ultimate Monster
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Less is Monster
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. Every single component has been redesigned and redeveloped so now more than ever, form follows function. With any details detracting from the Monster concept being eliminated, ‘less-is-more’ also means ‘less-is-Monster’. Less weight plus more torque equals fun-filled riding.
Empowering Controls
Instrumentation
APTC Clutch
The Monster 1100EVO features a new APTC wet clutch which ensures quiet operation and long life. In addition, the progressive self-servo mechanism reduces the lever effort at the handlebar and makes the Monster even more practical in traffic. The Monster 1100EVO APTC wet clutch works with a race-like ‘slipper’ system which reduces the destabilizing effect of the rear-end under aggressive down-shifting, and compared with other wet clutch used so far by Ducati, features an additional cush-drive damper mechanism which smoothes the repeated transition from drive to over-run during stop-start traffic.
EVO Exhaust
The Monster 1100EVO features a completely revised 2-1-2 exhaust system with two aggressive low level, vertically stacked silencers placed on the right side, which give off the full sound of the Twin-cylinder Ducati engine. The new exhaust system, equipped with two Lambda probes and an electronically controlled valve, is a crucial component in achieving the excellent torque and engine power, and a fundamental style element used by the Ducati designers to emphasize the superior performance of the new Monster 1100EVO.
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Lightweight Construction
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 1100EVO goes further. The weight saving solutions used by the Desmodue Evoluzione engine construction, such as the alternator cover made in magnesium and the flywheel lightened of the Ducati 848EVO, in combination with a lighter exhaust, reduce to 169kg the total dry weight (-2kg compared to the Monster 1100).
New 10-Spoke Wheels
The Monster 1100EVO is equipped with lightweight aluminum alloy wheels with a new 10-spoke design. The new wheels reduce unsprung weight and contribute to increased agility and superior performance. The front wheel (3,50 x 17) is equipped with a 120/70ZR tire, the rear (5,50 x 17) with a 180/55ZR tire. The result is light steering, excellent response at all speeds, giving the Monster exceptional stability.
Suspension
The 43mm upside down fully adjustable Marzocchi forks offer sufficient adjustability to suit all riding styles and provide that perfect ‘feel’. The Sachs rising-rate rear suspension unit offers adjustable spring pre-load and return damping.
Using the proven ‘cantilever’ system, the steeply angled rear unit compresses in a non-linear movement to the rear swingarm radius, achieving a progressive action. This system enables easy access to the spring pre-load and rebound damping adjuster, while eliminating the weight of a rocker-arm mechanism.
The suspension set-up developed by the Ducati testers is the perfect balance of handling and driving pleasure for all conditions.
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The new Monster 1100EVO evokes increased performance with a rear-end restyled to be more dynamic and sharp; queues like low level vertically stacked
silencers, new 10 spoke rims with a design carried over from Streetfighter and 1198 stress the evolved sports look of the new Monster. The sport-oriented separated passenger pegs and the dynamic design of even small things like the license plate holder contribute to the Monsters minimalistic profile. A wonderful touch of sportiness, evocative of the racing environment, is the Ducati Corse Stripe which proudly signs the fender, the fuel tank and the single seat cover. Call or come in and check all the reasons the M1100 Monster 1100EVO is the best big bore Monster ever!


