The answer to any Ducati “is it worth it question” is always NO. The answer to any Ducati “do you want it question” is always YES.

Standard Monster for me… at this price: Streetfighter is within reach… I’m with you on the Duke… Monster is great looking…

Great breakdown. Really like the SP aesthetics. Still love my 2022 monster + tho.

No Marchesini forged wheels? I would’ve liked to have seen the bike shipped with the standard exhausted and upgraded wheels instead since most would probably elect to equip a full racing exhaust on their own. This Monster SP leaves me thinking that the Hypermotard SP would remain my choice when considering the two platforms. Plus, the livery on the Hypermotard SP in unbeatable.

In Australia, the monster sp is only around $1000 cheaper than the street fighter V2, it would be interesting to see a video comparing the two

Great video! I love it but that’s pretty expensive and for just a bit more money you can get the Streetfighter V2 which has a lot more HP.

I’d pick the 937 simply because I fit on one with a 30” inseam. The KTM is the better deal on paper, but doesn’t work in the field for shorter riders (similar to the street triple). I’ve owned a street triple and recently sat on an 890 and new 937. The 937 fits really nice - and perhaps better with the lower oem seat. I plan to buy a used 21+ and put Ohlins cartridges and shock on it after I ride it for a bit.

For me personally I would go for the standard bike. I guess the SP is more suitable for the track rider. I'm seriously considering a standard one.

really enjoyed the editing flairs in this video!

I really like this new SP, but the price is hard to swallow. Especially when you can get a 890 duke r (its coming an 990 duke r next year also) for way cheaper with 10hp more, same brakes and the WP suspension is almost as good as the ohlins

I've got a new 890r and it's everything i'd ever want for a road bike, but that monster to me looks beautiful..I'd have to have a little ride though, if it was an even better bike than the duke then it's worth it..but I doubt it somehow

Unless you’re a professional a motorcycle is an emotional purchase. Man and machine need to click. I don’t mock anyones bike purchase I just ask, do you love it? If they do it’s the bike for them. I love my scrambler. I will upgrade to the super sport or monster at some point but the scramble is my pride and joy

I had a monster 1200s for 3 years. That had ohlins and i fitted termi exhaust which decatted it and had it remapped. I was a bit worried about non adjustable suspension when i ordered the monster 937. I got the monster + and have to say its a great bike. The suspension is perfect for me at 11 stone and instead of opting for a £1500 termi slip on, i went for the SC Project dual carbon option and have to say IMO its the better exhaust and cost £800. The bike is really light so the power to weight isn't too far off the old 1200s and the handling is superb. Alot of bike for much less than the 1200s.

Your humor really shined in this video. I actually LOLed a couple of times - thanks for what you do man.

I'm with you on the 890. Love the motor. Love the sound. Styling is just okay.

Adding Ohlins is a game changer. They actually feel softer and more comfortable at low speed but give more feedback and stiffness on the track. All the rest is personally pointless. I wished that they did the same as Aprilia used to on the RSV1000 and swapped the wheels for lighter magnesium ones. That was just as big of an improvement in handling as the suspension.

Could get an S1000R for the price, and they're really well finished and lovely to ride...

I'd love a video now on why you'd even consider thr monster or monster sp over the streetfighter aside from money

I like the rear tail design - hope they use this for the next upgrade to the Supersport.

The Termignioni exhaust is heavier than the original exhaust. Thats why we get this weight issue.

KTM 890 Duke R any day of the week unless the Ducati was priced the same unless my main focus was HP, which would point back to the KTM. I like the way the 890 looks but yes, the Monster looks better IMO.

Why is there still no cruise control ?

Thank you for the information. I was looking for these details

Riding the 2022 Monster Plus in the city and the Rockies for the season I would not chase the exhaust for the cost, and after riding the 20mm higher seat I actually took it off because the seat surface is significantly narrower and harder, same power and dry weight (weird?), BUT at speed under hard braking - the Monster Plus brakes are solid but seem to fade so I would like the upgraded Brembo kit and about the suspension…the stock fork is comfortable on the road but stiffen up the adjustable rear spring a couple notches and you immediately feel how much better the Monster can be - only fair warning, stiffening the rear will go straight to your spine on high speed bumps on the freeway and create an immediate sense of imbalance to the front, aka the front will feel too soft (not to mention the fork dives under harsh braking). Bottom line, the Monster Plus can survive with the standard Brembo brakes but the forks need to go. Back to the original question, is the SP worth it??? How much is that fork upgrade and damper going to cost me?

My first and second choice in this genre has always been the MV Brutale 800RR, then the Triumph Street Triple RS. I have always liked the Monster but of the 3 it was shy on the goods, suspension mostly. This SP model comes in at a lesser price than the MV, with better suspension and brakes, it just may take the crown. I just bought a 22 Street Triple RS, so for now I'm good. If I wasn't such a Euro snob, I would certainly give the Yamaha MT 09 SP a closer look, but ... I am a Euro snob. The KTM is certainly a good bike, but Motorcycle Art it's not.

I bought the 23 monster + and I wouldn't pay the price difference for these slim upgrades. The brakes on my bike are absolutely phenomenal. They have already saved me from Florida man. Everything else on my bike feels top of the line. Leaning, cornering, giving it the beans. It just feels so easy and so smooth. I was riding in the interstate and looked down and I was casually doing 115. Didn't even notice really. TL;DR the monster plus is such a great bike they're going to have issues improving on it without drastically charging it.

Last year I picked the 890R, although if this SP was out then, might’ve had to take that one instead.

In India, Street Triple RS actually costs less than the standard Ducati Monster.

THE BEST bike comparison video I haver EVER seen. Thank you.

I'm a Ducati fan all the way. but i have 2 cons about the new monster, I just like the look of my 2019 Monster821 stealth so much more then the new look. having a hard time getting past the new look for the monster. The second thing is for a upgrade in displacement, the over all power is not much different then the 821... why???

Brakes on SP are over kill, the bike weighs actually more with stylimas and Öhlins. Shocks on Monster do however need to be upgraded. This can be done for £1200.

As always a great informative video! Thanks a bunch mate.

The Monster has had its day. 👀 The Ducati V2 is where my money would be going... 👇

I was wondering about a comparison Between the Plus and the SP. I have been studying the specifications, but it’s nice to see the exact differences in equipment and appearance side by side. Still, I was expecting a head to head comparison in lap times and street riding. It stands to reason that the Olins suspension alone would enhance performance of the SP. Ditto the steering Damper and maybe the brakes. The Termi cans, so what? Here in the US the 937 Monster SP is an additional $2,600. This is a bargain as the Olins alone might cost this. I am an old guy (69yo next week). I am a lifelong motorcyclist, 56 years. Having said this, I don’t ride like I used to. I can still get down the road if you know what I mean, but I am more conservative especially when I ride alone. The Monster Plus will be fine for me as far as performance is concerned. There are factors of importance to older riders; weight and seat height. I am a smaller guy. I’ve been 5’-8” all my life, but at my last physical I measured 5’-6”. I’m shrinking!? THAT is a harsh reality! In addition, as you age you lose muscle mass. The seat height and wet weight (especially high up) is of prime importance to me now, yet I still want a performance motorcycle. The Monster 937 is a good choice for me, but I wish it had a fairing and hardbags. I use my motorcycle for transportation and touring. The average age of a motorcyclist in the US is 55yo. Lower, lighter motorcycles are good for seniors, women and novice riders as well. Motorcycle manufacturers take note.

Why ohlins aren't manufacturing budget friendly suspensions for 300 cc category bikes, just like brembo is manufacturing bybre brakes as budget friendly brakes ?

The SP needs another 10bhp and to be a £1000 cheaper before I would be interested. They should also make the electronic aids an option extra to keep the price down, as most riders who have that sort of spare money to buy one, have ridden bike with that sort of power for years without it.

I bought the monster + , simply because the bike suits me better than my previous bike, witch was a mt09 2014 . Even after putting hyperpro , is the monster stock or plus way better on the rear than the mt09 . So for me the sp version wasn’t worth the extra price

Bigger problem with the Ktm is the blipper and quick shifter that are already on the bike are hidden behind a paywall. I had a 790 that had 4 different oil leaks and the rear brake light didn’t work on my ride home from the dealer. Never Ktm again!

Don’t know why they didn’t put the cams from the streetfighter as part of the upgrade for the extra costs.

Like the SP with the extras, however bought the + for the color. The red seat on SP just do Not do it for me.

You never mentioned the RE factory retro w spoked wheels than beer can alloys which comes in black and white w less info on speedo dial

It's a premium bike, the standard one is very very close to the 890r (which I have) these upgrades definitely take it to the next level over the KTM. have you ever tried ducati electronics? well it's the best of all, it's a little lighter and has a sportier attitude than the 890. ktm is fun-bike, Ducati is a little track-beast

Your paying for the brand name and imo the quality of the product

I'd pick the Ducati Monster over the KTM Duke for sure .... but for now, I ride a humble Honda CB1000R.

I just ordered the SP so - yes, hopefully worth it!

Question, why did Ducati drop the trellis frame design on the monster? Is it because of better performance with the new frame or is it to just make it more "modern" looking?

@MOTOBOB, would you rather buy the Monster SP or the MT09 SP?

Clearly the Monster SP !

The SP looks awesome and I would definitely take it over a KTM however at that price for another grand i would have a V2

Great explanation, decision made. Had been waivering a little but SP it is.

Still would rather have the 821 monster or 1200. At least it looks like a monster.

No matter how good the Monster SP is, it's still just a luxury upgrade, not like a good upgrade. It definitely is good and Ducati really gives the bike umph into it.

KTM 890R with spare money for some extra goodies. The MT-09 SP also looks like a much better buy... But the world is full of people who don't mind paying over the top price for a brand.

BOB! Can you review the Benelli Leoncino 800? I think it’s a budget rival to the FTR1200 and a great first bike!

Styling wise, I'm not a fan of either one, and I get the impression that if they thought they could get away with it the stylist would try and make the wheels as angular as the rest of the bike, the one ray of hope is that while you're riding them you're not really looking at them.

fyi both standard version suspensions are Kayaba

SP model with standard wheels? I don’t think so.

"fully adjustable Ohlins"? I only see 1 adjuster on the rear unit!!!

I checked 4 different Ducati forums, and only found one thread with minimal discussion of this new SP model. What gives? Just price?

Z900RS XS Monster+937?Which one is better all round and which one would you pick if you could only have 1?

does it still have the cheap breaky breaky cast aluminum exhaust/foot peg mounts?

Excellent report thanks for the info, definitely worth the Xtra bucks

I always get a kick out of these. Around the world I’m sure there are millions of people who need a bike for daily use doing what ever they need done. I just don’t happen to know a single one of them. In the world I come from all motorcycles are toys, negating any metric of any manner beyond “I liked it and wanted it”. End of story. Also…I must have been out of the Ducati model hype for a while….couldn’t you get one of these with a 155hp 1200 not too long ago?….

give us an overview on suzuki gsx-s gt+ model, thnx in a front.

Great reveiw , yes it's Ducati Monster all the way .If you buy a cheaper bike your going to spend $$$ on upgrades , right so just go for it .

Obviously a 2kg weight saving will do absolutely nothing, even for the best riders.... Delay breakfast if you want to and save a bunch of money.... This should not be called a Monster, rather a slightly grumpy teddy bear.... Let's hope for a proper Monster further down the line...

I'd pick the mt09 sp ,cos I have one🤗

No, but most people buy Ducatis because of the name and high price, not because they are worth it .

Yes but no cruise control... Rather choose a MV Augusta Dragster RR

probably no better than my ducati monster 1200r with termi slip on and upmap with 160 plus bhp......best monster ive ridden

Any chance of an XSR900 vs SP comparison??

Brilliant video!

Lol.. almost same thumbnail as me 😂😂

Slippery slope the whole 'for just 1500 more, you get...' perhaps that's why I ride a pretty standard (but great imho) mt09 - amazingly versatile and capable, massive smiles and great value. Would I like a monster sp, definitely, can I justify it to myself - nope!

I'd pick the Monster...again. I told myself I would never buy a Ducati because they're unreliable and overpriced. Then I'm up for getting my 2nd motorcycle and I'm looking at the Z900, Striple RS, 890 Duke, and MT-09. I saw that the Monster 821 is in the same price range and performance range as those so I figured I may as well add it to the running. I do some more research on it, turns out Ducati isn't unreliable anymore and it's right behind the big 4 japanese in reliability so that squashed my concerns. It costs more than the Z900 but comes with better brakes and tires, and it's in stock in colors I like(this was early 2021 so all the Z900s available were in the ugly silver and blue color scheme). It cost the same as the 890 Duke but was way, way more comfortable, I just did not feel comfortable on the seat of the 890. I test rode the Striple RS and I was dead set on buying it because it's an absolutely flawless bike and better than the Monster, but when I test rode the Monster, it was a shitload of fun the moment I turned it on and just sat on it in the parking lot, and even more fun when I got to riding it. It also helped that this was during the height of COVID so Ducati was offering 0% apr for 3 years on it and I got it under MSRP, and I make sure to tell everyone about the killer deal I got on it. Only things that suck about Ducati Monster ownership are that the battery is in the swingarm, they don't have a modern payment system you have to deal with snail mail and calling in to make monthly payments, you have to take it to a service center to get the oil service light reset when you have to change the oil(the oil change itself is very easy), and these run hot so riding under 25mph is miserable.

Why would you buy this over streetfighter v2?

Great video!

I'd choose the MT09SP

I've seen new base model Tuonos for $14k

Its like the z900 rs do you want the basic or the se if it makes you feel good and you can afford it who gives a flying #### the sp is certainly a lovely looking bike against the hideous (imo) ktm.Great vid as always

Ducati SP. simple. Thanks Bob! 👍😎🇦🇺

Well done mr Bob! The steardamper probably weighs something. And maybe the tyres are heavier? Yep, I'd go with the 890 too!

Great review I will buy Yamaha MT09SP now 🙂

Some more power would seal the deal actually. Simmple chip-tuning would suffice from the factory and voila

~$16,000 for a monster isn’t worth it in my book

The DUCati would be my choice. It not only looks better, its a ducati.....

That price is tough to swallow. For a couple hundred bucks more, you could just get the MT10SP which wont have as good braking but it has nicer Ohlins electronic suspension and a boatload more power.

Thanks for this video! I assumed they’d give us the race Term exhaust, but the slip on… meh. Hopefully we can upgrade to race in states that allow it.

SP .. I see the upgrades as being well worth it .. jmo

Very cool superbike

14K no way for monster Basic monster with other choice cheaper exhaust like arrow and upgrade suspension somewhere else would be my choice if i want monster. Anyway i have KTM 890 R with techpack and cruise control and I don't think is bad looking at all 😉 best looking middle class.

Standart Monster or Streetfighter V2. SP version doesnt worth the extra money spent comparing to standart version.

I like the 890r better than Ducati in terms of looks, well overall as well but KTM does not bring it to India.

I like monster 821..

Yes thank You Almighty God I will buy one for myself

With that price you are in hyper naked territory. S1000R for a start. If you shop around you can get the mighty Aprilia Tuono 1100 v4 [standard model] which is an incredible bike for the money. Once again Ducati over price their product.

It's a bike ducati made from their spare parts bin. And yamaha sold the suspension to ducati.

The only new Monster I’d consider. I think the paint job hides the ugly tank style well. Of course I’d buy a SF V2 at this money

For that money I would buy the Monster 1200R, more power, and even more important, it actually looks like a monster instead of this chinese copy

Typical Ducati PR bullshit. Same dry weight, 2 kgs less wet🤦‍♂️The KTM will always look typical KTM, but at least it has a trellis frame. Well done MB!