The video's I mention at the end are actually still being edited, make sure you are subscribed. They are coming!

I've had my monster+ for 2 years now. I agree with you about the engine temp issue but have not suffered any of your other issues. My indicators self cancel before I have time to manually do it most times. Finish is superb. Fuel gauge counts down fairly accurately though I fuel mine mostly on mileage as have had issues with other bikes fuel gauges. Wind is always gonna be an issue on a naked bike. I replaced the useless mirrors with bar end mirrors and they work fine. I have never seen corrosion on the brake discs but do clean the bike after most days out on it. And have rarely used the bike in the wet. Changing settings requires throttle to be at idle so I rarely do that on the move but its easy to do at red lights etc. I had the 1200s monster before and was worried about only having 111 bhp as opposed to 150 bhp on the 1200 but the power to weight is about right. I replaced the exhaust with an SC Projects twin carbon slip on and it sounds really good. All in all very happy with the bike.

Happy owner of a 2 years old monster 937, i couldn't agree more with everything you said Love your work 🤘

That’s some really great camera work for someone with 400 subscribers man! U earned a follow

I got the last of the S4R 998 monster. No issues at all. Best Ducati I’ve ever owned. Must have been built on a Wednesday. 🍻🇦🇺

Real genuine facts✅✅✅

Point 2: Only in city traffic over aprox 25 degrees. Point 3: Definitely!

I couldn't believe you complained about wind on a naked bike. You forgot number six: It only has two wheels.

I also own a 937 plus and agree ith your comments- in addition I would say that the fueling is very snatchy and bumpy at low RPM and the hydraulic clutch lacks the feel I am used to with a cable clutch- the combination of these factors makes the bike unhappy to ride around the city.

Subbed! Like your camera work!!!

I think it’s an absolute shame that Ducati hasn’t put out a “big boy” Monster to replace the 1200. They could easily/at least give us a Monster with the 155hp Superquadro 955cc from the Panigale V2… of course I’d rather see them put the 1260cc from the Diavel tho (and it can NEVER be a V4). Either way, they need to bring us a big boy Monster with 150ish+ hp and a single sided swingarm. Until then I’ll be eyeing the Monster 1200 S as my next bike. It’ll be my third Ducati.

Succinct and logical train of thought. I admire the styling of the Italian brands having owned a Guzzi V7 at one time but Ducati and Aprillia appear to be more for cult followers like HD. Thank you for a well presented review.

Rusty brake rotors are normal with cast iron discs. Even moisture in the air will create minor rust in a few hours, but that's just a characteristic of the material. Enjoy your Ducati.

Owning a Ducati - there are things that are the nature of the beast and you expect them. But none of the issues mentioned are really of any concern. That being said - a better fuel gauge would be great so you don’t get stranded. The pluses of the bike make the complaints quite insignificant.

I’ve also had several midweight bikes with no windscreen like the Monster 937. I think it’s my favorite bike though because its power to weight ratio is excellent. What do you think of the bike overall?

Ahh yesss, I do love to barbeque my legs at every stoplight I’m sitting at😂😂😂. That was sarcasm.

Ride an older/legit air cooled Monster in 108'F summer heat in stop and go traffic and then complain about engine heat.

At first I didn't want to watch the video, but these are all things I can live with. Buying a Ducati has never been a rational decision.😂 Have fun and ride safe ✌️

Funny... the first sentence made me wonder whether you were from the US. In the second sentence I knew you were Dutch. Difficult to height your accent when you have to think about what you wanna say... Very nice bike! I would love to own a Ducati Monster but dare not because of the maintenance costs...

I bought my Monster brand new in april and I have ridden it for 16.000 km's since. Had no technical issues yet, no rust, havent needed to change my chain set, although that will have to be done pretty soon. It gets hot in stop-and-go traffic but it's not something that gets in my way. The fuel indicator is indeed faulty when it's low on fuel, which gave me some anxiety while traveling through Norway when making great distances. It's only my second motorcycle I have owned but it has been nothing but fun each and every ride.

bro, thanks for the great video, important insights. Today I passed my riding exam with Kawasaki N6 -- completely different lazy animal. Want to buy Monster ;)

Thanks for the video bro. I'm looking at buying a bike and was thinking of an mt09/ninja but was thinking for the price i might as well look at a monster. It was the first ever bike I saw that made me want to ride. Now, I just need to sell my dad's harley....

Sell it and get a low mileage 1200R with Termis. Twice the bike, half the price.

All these issues are sorted with Triumph Trident 660...wind protection too

Great observation. Thanks

Mine has 7000 kms now and the worst thing ever is the heat. It bothers me a little.

I got this bike with only 5000 miles on it and I’ve had nothing but issues. Bike kept mysteriously dying while riding so I changed the entire charging system stator and voltage regulator and a brand new battery and still giving me issues. There are no loose wires I tore the bike apart and tested the old stator and regulator and they tested fine. Nothing but electrical problems I’ve had. The stock primary header all the welds blew out couldn’t handle a simple muffler delete I’m assuming

No mention of servicing costs, that my only real apprehension of Ducati ownership.

I think it starts off by not being a 996 😭

Dont ya hate .... things i hate.... videos

You're not gonna mention the mirrors? I'm 6'2 and i have to crouch down to see anything in the mirrors every time. Also complaining about wind protection on a naked bike, come one :D

Hmmmn, weighing up this or the 24 MT09 sp :P

Doesn’t look like a ducati

I would talk you more seriously if you were wearing a Ducati shirt. Wearing a Yamaha shirt, well to say the least, looks like you are very biased.

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Go back to the top brands like Yamaha Kawasaki Honda Suzuki, Ducati is trash

That's because it's an accurate to the way your driving fuel consumption etc.. at that current speed you'd have 10km sounds pretty accurate to me.. you should understand the function before you knock it

The truth is that we have bought a racing bike/engine with an expensive badge, plastics, and lights to make it street legal and let's not forget the Ducati tax!.... however who said that the feeling we get when you put a leg over on a vibrating Bolognesa will be smooth? She will try to rip your arms off and roast your testicles! If I want to have a smooth ride I take my geisha 636 who does as she's told 😅