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Ducati tested the water with the new Monster 696 in 2008 with New looks....New Engine....New Chassis......but somehow retaining the same soul this model was recieved well worldwide and in the UK, demand far outstripped supply.

For 2009 the new Ducati Monster 1100 and 1100S have been released. Only days after its release the Monster 1100 is recieving excellent reports from those journalists fortunate enough to have ridden this all new Ducati machine.

As with the M696, this is far from a simple cosmetic makeover. Ducati follow one path of development; everything stems from their racing experiences (except for artistic flair perhaps - that we think has to come from within). The development of the Ducati Monster 1100 is no exception to the rule.

The Ducati Monster 1100 is some 40 mm higher in seat height than the Ducati 696, however with a replacement seat this difference can be brought down to a mere 20mm.

What's been changed........

• Brakes - The Ducati Monster 1100 now has radially mounted brembo calipers and radial master cylinder
• Steering angle has been made steeper to ensure faster "turn in" when demanded.
• Single sided rear swing arm
• Desmosedici style frame that has been combined with a cast alloy subframe to produce this all new chassis.
• An all new stylish digital dashboard.
• Increased fuel tank capacity.
• Using the dual spark 1100 aircooled engine derived from the Hypermotard this is the most powerfull aircooled monster to date. Weight has been saved in the engine department with the new vacuum cast crank and outer cases.
• Improved rideability - especially at low revs thanks to a new ECU .
• Improved night vision with a triple parabola headlamp and bright LED tail light.
• Weight has been reduced substantially which married with the geometry changes mentioned above make the Ducati Monster 1100 a most flickable machine

These are only the major changes to the Ducati Monster 1100....................................

All in all this has produced a new generation Ducati Monster that is the lightest bike in its class at a mere 169kg

Both Ducati Monster models are offered standard with a thatcham approved immobiliser.

Model differences :- Ducati Monster 1100 vs Ducati Monster 1100S
Feature	Monster 1100S	Monster 1100
Front Suspension	Ohlins 43mm Adjustable forks with TiN slider coating	Showa 43mm fully adjustable forks
Rear Suspension	Preload and rebound adjustment Ohlins Monoshock	Preload and rebound adjustable Sachs monoshock
Carbon Fibre	Silencer cover, cam belt covers and front mudguard	None
Front Brake	Aluminium disc carriers	Steel disc carriers
Wheels	Racing gold Y-shaped 5-spoke in lightweight alloy	Silver Y-shaped 5-spoke in lightweight alloy