2017 Ducati Monster 1200 S Review | MC Commute

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7 жыл бұрын

Senior Editor Zack Courts is always arriving to office after his commute with a bunch of opinions about the bike he’s riding. Too much this, not enough that, and occasionally has some decent insights. We thought some of it might help consumers or entertain enthusiasts, so we strapped a camera and microphone to the side of his helmet and told him to turn it on when he leaves his house. A lot of him talking in his helmet is complaining about drivers, yelling at red lights, and wondering why billboards aren’t more expensive. But sometimes he actually talks about the bike, and those are the parts we keep. Got a bike you would like to see discussed? Let us know and we’ll send him home on that one next.
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It's no secret we're always trying to get our staff to work a little harder. Especially the ones that always seem to have too much to say. "Write it down!" the boss yells, exasperated. Senior Editor Zack Courts is a classic case, always arriving to office after his commute with a bunch of opinions about the bike he's riding. Too much this, not enough that, and occasionally has some decent insights that we thought might help consumers or entertain enthusiasts. So we strapped a camera and microphone to the side of his helmet and told him to turn it on from time to time.
This time, he switched on the camera after a day of riding Ducati's 2017 Monster 1200 S in the south of France (see Zack's First Ride review here), just as he was descending into Monaco. Ride along as he discusses the Monster's 2017 updates, from electronics, to suspension, to the updated 1,198cc V-twin. Got a different bike you would like to see discussed? Let us know and we'll send him home on that one next, when he returns to typical commuting duties.
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@ClutchFirst
@ClutchFirst 7 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful city. Lost with a Ducati...sounds like a win win situation.
@Chris-vq5vr
@Chris-vq5vr 5 жыл бұрын
Serious? Endless traffic jams is beautiful?
@matteo.bassini5819
@matteo.bassini5819 7 жыл бұрын
The bus driver was nice about it because he understood that of course a ducati would break down on the side of the road and the rider is smiling and happy because he expected it :P
@moneeb343
@moneeb343 7 жыл бұрын
Man, Zack and Ari, a long long time ago I stumbled upon your channel and grew into whatever passion that it is that allowed me to purchase my very first bike, a 1976 Honda CB750, and I thank you for it. I plan on painting it and getting rid of the rust, but my biggest goal is just to learn and enjoy the ride and explore my states windy mountain roads. Once again thank you, and Motorcyclist Magazine, give Zack and Ari my best wishes, and please never stop uploading, you guys are fantastic!
@snekheadfishing
@snekheadfishing 7 жыл бұрын
honestly, mc commute is the most practical review series around. im pretty sure most of us barely or never go for track days and are probably riding our bikes in/around the city streets. Love these videos, keep it up.
@upsidedowndog1256
@upsidedowndog1256 7 жыл бұрын
A Monster in Monaco and lost? As long as the company credit card holds out I'd stay that way a while!
@nexorabolis
@nexorabolis 7 жыл бұрын
Wow, getting lost in Monte Carlo on a Ducati Monster 1200..... I mean.... that's kind of the dream isn't it? lol. You're livin the dream Zach!
@orgami100
@orgami100 7 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Sporrong ...worst was the destination ending, that terrible looking hotel..
@exothermal.sprocket
@exothermal.sprocket 7 жыл бұрын
What was a Rolls doing driving up to that dump? haha
@alan36753
@alan36753 5 жыл бұрын
Personally I'd rather be lost trying to find the coast from Ronda southern Spain on this bike
@sullybiker6520
@sullybiker6520 7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this. One of my favourites so far.
@r1freak1
@r1freak1 7 жыл бұрын
one of your best commutes so far, heck....probably the best !!!
@PragmaticTornado
@PragmaticTornado 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah don't think I've ever seen a motovlog from Monaco before. Beautiful city. Loved seeing that grand prix corner by the casino(s). Very fascinating.
@DarR1299
@DarR1299 7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved this down-to-earth ride review video. Well done. Great scenery also.
@markbogan7869
@markbogan7869 7 жыл бұрын
Great vid, really great shots of the town, thumbs up!!!
@AllegedlySpiffy
@AllegedlySpiffy 5 жыл бұрын
I love this video. I honestly watch it every few months to remind myself of my vision: have a Monster in Europe and ride in Monaco, Spain, Italy, & France.
@danielgreen5803
@danielgreen5803 7 жыл бұрын
I loved it how he got scared watching the scooters filter aggressively like that, that's how they do it all over the world, only in America you can see motorcycles stand in traffic like a car That's why you dont see scooters in America, it has no real advantage over a car in the dense city taffic
@slomorenga
@slomorenga 4 жыл бұрын
Same in Germany. German car drivers would shoot down everything passing them. That’s why guns are illegal here ;)
@bikewolf7455
@bikewolf7455 4 жыл бұрын
@@slomorenga because people are really pesky about it here. "if i have to wait in traffic, he (motorcyclist) has to wait too because that would be unfair". funny that they never complain about having AC and motorcyclists dont have it. im filtering only in heavy traffic when everyone is standing still for maximum safety and im really surprised about the rareness of road rage im encountering, considering in my city there is so much hate against motorcyclists. especially if they are loud. beeing a motorcyclist here is like beeing black in america 100 years ago
@VT4
@VT4 4 жыл бұрын
He’s from Cali lmao, he’s used to lane splitting
@GIGABACHI
@GIGABACHI 7 жыл бұрын
This was better than usual....especially the lost part, sorry for you but i felt like a passenger having late lunch on the back seat. 😁😂👍 Good job, dude ! 👍
@russelllaureto8132
@russelllaureto8132 6 жыл бұрын
Hey Zach what's going on man I was originally kind of predisposed to MC garage with Ari, but I have to admit you're a little motovlog review videos have really grown on me. You both impart a lot of good information while being entertaining, and that's really what it's all about. Deuces brother
@rafaelchapine7252
@rafaelchapine7252 7 жыл бұрын
thanks guys for your videos I like then very much and I can't wait to buy my first motorcycle : )
@urbanfireblade
@urbanfireblade 7 жыл бұрын
How does nothing faze you lol, and add to that, u still gave a full commentary!!! Amazing!! Loved watching this review, Ducati... just give him one!!!!
@bsmukler
@bsmukler 7 жыл бұрын
Great video, although it is an odd feeling looking out over the handlebars and not being in control of the bike! (I know all your MC Commute videos are like that, but it is intensified in the city--just like your Brooklyn video). It's maddening to get lost at the time it happens, and hilarious looking back on it. I once drove around and around the old city in Florence (where it is only for pedestrians and delivery vehicles), looking for the car rental drop. Finally, a nice police woman laughingly pointed me in the right direction. Thanks for all your great videos. They really do give the viewer a sense of what the bikes are about.
@Dogknob1
@Dogknob1 7 жыл бұрын
Haha that police man was shouting at you as bikes aren't allowed in casino square, I know this as I got caught riding through it 😕 and you need to practice your filtering bar that I'm loving this series of commute reviews. Cheers Duncan
@Dogknob1
@Dogknob1 7 жыл бұрын
Zack Courts yeah when us bikers aren't eating babies apparently we'r out to rob the wealthy coming out the casino 😕 hence ban
@fnq-8890
@fnq-8890 7 жыл бұрын
Great review with everything a punter would want to know about this bike, good riding & filming in a very schmicky location, only thing missing was Cary Grant sipping a coffee at one of those highbrow cafes.
@exothermal.sprocket
@exothermal.sprocket 7 жыл бұрын
What a flavorful place that is! Nice ride through a busy city.
@flatland4x4
@flatland4x4 7 жыл бұрын
great review as always.
@roysmith2152
@roysmith2152 7 жыл бұрын
That was fun! Thanks for the ride!
@Siper2
@Siper2 7 жыл бұрын
Great video, Zack! Though not the same area exactly, I spent two weeks in Rome in Dec-Jan 2010-2011, this offered some nice flashbacks. Crazy traffic, right? I wasn't stressed about traffic for months, after coming back to the States. Things here are pretty docile by comparison, usually. :-D
@DarR1299
@DarR1299 4 ай бұрын
I own a 16 M1200R and test rode the 2017 on a ride day that following year. I agree with everything you said. I did miss the Marchesini's , Damper and bikini fairing. Great job as a Monte Carlo tour guide also. 😁
@cantekelioglu3478
@cantekelioglu3478 7 жыл бұрын
Lol you guys got the best job in the world! Great video thanks.
@duke7888
@duke7888 7 жыл бұрын
Lucky You! Great video, thanks.
@EverythingisFire
@EverythingisFire 7 жыл бұрын
The place & bike look amazing.
@AGoogleUser-sj3rh
@AGoogleUser-sj3rh 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Zack, at the end you got better! In South Europe we don't split the lane, we cross the line...
@pistolpete6321
@pistolpete6321 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@briandschon6943
@briandschon6943 6 жыл бұрын
I love that bike!
@adrenalinamotosgames
@adrenalinamotosgames 6 жыл бұрын
Nice video man. What can you say about the rear suspension of this Monster compared with the Speed Triple R in a more sport use. Both look amazing, but the SP3 have link and the Monster don't. This channel is amazing, thank you.
@earache06
@earache06 7 жыл бұрын
great tour of Monaco (and the Ducati)! Yamaha VMax next??
@Porsche996driver
@Porsche996driver 7 жыл бұрын
Nice Zack! Did you ever see European Vacation? "Look kids - Big Ben!" x10 lol
@mrmenan6450
@mrmenan6450 7 жыл бұрын
loved the bike as well scenery
@scottkarana
@scottkarana 7 жыл бұрын
Despite it being "properly dark now", those shots are still beautifully visible and well-exposed... What sort of camera are you using? I want one :)
@BadBandar59
@BadBandar59 7 жыл бұрын
Monaco is cool. Nice vid Zack!
@DrBiker
@DrBiker 7 жыл бұрын
yeah the color looks pretty dope.
@ComandanteJ
@ComandanteJ 7 жыл бұрын
I was getting nervous watching you behind a car, LOL. Filter, man! Here it is legal. Or gray-area-nobody-really-cares-legal, anyway.
@vivek1393
@vivek1393 7 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing.
@4ndr3w70
@4ndr3w70 6 жыл бұрын
Don't forget that he is reviewing/talking about the bike while he's riding :)
@Birky_41
@Birky_41 7 жыл бұрын
seems funny watching a bike launch when I've done a few car launches at the same place. I watched you ride past the hotel we stay at and the Irish bar that's about the only cheap place there!
@CubanRider
@CubanRider 7 жыл бұрын
3:45, flashbacks from Grand Turismo.
@ahmadi4853
@ahmadi4853 7 жыл бұрын
Nice bike, love the details on the new monsters, but the Steering looks small ?
@fivespeed3026
@fivespeed3026 7 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to the Ducati Supersport review.
@jhernz86
@jhernz86 7 жыл бұрын
I enjoy these MC Commutes. Has anybody ever mentioned that you sound like Mordecai from the Regular Show ?
@sambeatty2312
@sambeatty2312 6 жыл бұрын
i wish i could be riding right now, getting lost in Minneapolis is always kinda fun.
@Arthurzeiro
@Arthurzeiro 6 жыл бұрын
Awwww he didn't turn right at portier to go through the tunnel.
@rboutin
@rboutin 7 жыл бұрын
Zack, love your MC Commute series. How does the 1200s compare to the 1200R? Worth the extra cash?
@DearMajesty
@DearMajesty 7 жыл бұрын
I'm curious about the new Hyosung GD250R! Would be great to see a comparison between that and the new little Katana 250!
@E39M5SPEED
@E39M5SPEED 7 жыл бұрын
What microphone and camera do you use?
@eekhead1
@eekhead1 7 жыл бұрын
How's the rear brake feel, and does it have noticeable stopping power when going slow/through corners?
@slatteea
@slatteea 7 жыл бұрын
You gotta do an MC Commute on a 2017 Grom through a city. See how it compares to the big bikes.
@ewwmin3m
@ewwmin3m 7 жыл бұрын
yeahh!!! european lane splitting
@juanelias-tovar4433
@juanelias-tovar4433 7 жыл бұрын
Can you guys do one on the Ducati hypermotard 939 SP. Would be Epic!
@SalemCBR1
@SalemCBR1 7 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great place to be.
@ignaciovillanuevapaniagua6997
@ignaciovillanuevapaniagua6997 6 жыл бұрын
Does the hidrolic clutch make a difference? Compared to the tuono's clutch for example?
@mrselvannathan5823
@mrselvannathan5823 6 жыл бұрын
Ducati monster 1200, really beast ,havocs.
@Fab24hdumans
@Fab24hdumans 7 жыл бұрын
I am very happy with my 1200s larger tank... can someone guide me on what brand is his jacket, thank you guys
@danevo1405
@danevo1405 7 жыл бұрын
Love the monster what jacket u wearing
@behemothokun
@behemothokun 7 жыл бұрын
saw the 1000PS Video about the 1200S today. . . they had a sick lineup of Monster's there. (30-ish)
@Emmikfoto
@Emmikfoto 7 жыл бұрын
Volkswagen make some great fucking cars though.
@Emmikfoto
@Emmikfoto 7 жыл бұрын
And what brand would be better?
@Youtube_Globetrotter
@Youtube_Globetrotter 6 жыл бұрын
I'm torn between this and the BMW S1000R to buy next year I'll be 40 then. I have to ride the Aprilia Touno and The MT10 as well.
@bocajuniors55
@bocajuniors55 7 жыл бұрын
I'm debating between a Duc 1200S or a Yamah XSR900. Yeah I know very different but these are my top picks right now. Ducati much more expensive but how much better of a bike will I get? My moto technician/mechanic friends tell me to stay away from Ducati though due to all kinds of random reliability issues they say on a weekly basis. Thoughts guys?
@kashmiri911
@kashmiri911 4 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old video but can someone confirm if the 2017 monster 1200 R also has a quick shifter
@eklingsinghrathore
@eklingsinghrathore 7 жыл бұрын
Have a monstrous good night 😊
@AkaAndyKnuckles
@AkaAndyKnuckles 7 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see how you adapt your riding style to a new country. In the US you are incredibly slick, overseas I see you are a little more defensive. I am a riding instructor, so I find it funny to look at such things. One question: You seem to put the bike in neutral when stopped. Do you do that just about always? Keep up the good work.
@jitterball
@jitterball 5 жыл бұрын
Monster 1200's clutch is pretty heavy, if you are not used to it (which he isn't), after some 10 seconds your palm begins to hurt really bad!
@toddkamusic1165
@toddkamusic1165 7 жыл бұрын
i was hoping the review would be a bit more like the 2016 Monster 1200 R demonstrating the torque (low speed power wheelies) and braking (bit of slide) by exploring the bike a tiny bit more aggressively and how many of us would ride when commuting or on the daily..
@CanzZz
@CanzZz 6 жыл бұрын
which camera is that? its not a gopro according to the low light performance
@UltimatePwnageNL
@UltimatePwnageNL 6 жыл бұрын
For a better sense of speed, many vloggers put a dark filter on it so that the shutter times are longer, which causes minor motion blur. I think it's that.
@matteo.bassini5819
@matteo.bassini5819 7 жыл бұрын
You missed the biggest opportunity to make a GTA 5 pun out of that "MC Lost" joke...
@mrdarkeyes0
@mrdarkeyes0 7 жыл бұрын
Can you guys somehow review the new CB650F/CBR650F?
@GreenMntMoto
@GreenMntMoto 5 жыл бұрын
With a USA bike license can i ride in Europe or is there some license bs?
@mikemiller7788
@mikemiller7788 4 жыл бұрын
How bad is the heat compared to an 899 Panigale?
@Tomos13
@Tomos13 7 жыл бұрын
Is that a Renault Twizzy that I keep seeing parked with the bikes as well as on the left side on the last shot???
@AkaAndyKnuckles
@AkaAndyKnuckles 7 жыл бұрын
Tomos13 Yes.
@guit156
@guit156 7 жыл бұрын
Monaco. Wow. With all due respect, it looks like you were going around in circles. That said, we got as much info about the city's layout as the bike, and it's all good.
@camp5164
@camp5164 7 жыл бұрын
You've managed to make the commute on a Monster Ducati dull and painful to watch. Let Zack ride man!
@tngchinghwa
@tngchinghwa 7 жыл бұрын
damn, monaco is a damn pretty city
@adityabharadwaj1992
@adityabharadwaj1992 7 жыл бұрын
+Jack you must come to India do a MC commute on an Indian motorcycle. You will find it real fun riding in India.
@PapaWheelie1
@PapaWheelie1 7 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea - bike would be biggest bus in town?
@allamericandude15
@allamericandude15 7 жыл бұрын
Being lost in Monte Carlo probably doesn't suck as much as some other places.
@progpogs
@progpogs 6 жыл бұрын
What jacket is that?
@fergar0206
@fergar0206 5 жыл бұрын
So disappointed when he turned away from the tunnel :(
@jameswright528
@jameswright528 7 жыл бұрын
13:55 Is that the flash of a speeding ticket??
@lmdtm24v
@lmdtm24v 7 жыл бұрын
MC commute euro style ;) over here you can split lanes!
@vaerenbergh
@vaerenbergh 7 жыл бұрын
so how weirded out was ducati at the end Zack? BTW scooters is a city thing not a europe thing
@Dowent
@Dowent 7 жыл бұрын
Well, it is more like "italy and spain" thing, greece to, I guess...
@paulfrankelphd
@paulfrankelphd 6 жыл бұрын
I think a little scooter or Grom is the way to go in Monaco traffic.
@207Richy
@207Richy 7 жыл бұрын
Yeah we roasting all that green, so it dissolves quicker otherwise there's just too much. That's how we do.
@michaelrol4693
@michaelrol4693 6 жыл бұрын
Those scooters are way faster, you should get one of those.
@bmwroads960
@bmwroads960 7 жыл бұрын
I love the Ducati bikes but is it true that they are alway in the shop? Any of you Ducati guys have a opinion I have alway wanted a monster.
@jasongadbois2219
@jasongadbois2219 7 жыл бұрын
roger jensen I have a 2015 Monster 821 and I have never had any issues, absolutely love it!
@boldstar69
@boldstar69 7 жыл бұрын
True for older models, some models often have issues with cooling especially if the bike is in tropical conditions.
@tancakar8987
@tancakar8987 7 жыл бұрын
who would have want a GREY ducati , its almost looks like they put the primer and forget to put the paint ?
@comradealexie
@comradealexie 7 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what jacket he's wearing?
@comradealexie
@comradealexie 7 жыл бұрын
I haven't heard of iXS before, have you had it long? Is the set you use on the usual commutes iXS too?
@kuhndj67
@kuhndj67 7 жыл бұрын
I guess if I'd been in the vicinity of the Monaco GP track I'd have had to ride it too... but with so much insanely good riding in Europe I find that I spend almost zero time near large cities on the rare occasion I get over there and have time to rent a bike. Other than the touristing... that ride looked like zero fun.
@surly60
@surly60 7 жыл бұрын
Of Zack your money, call it, Speed triple or Monster?
@surly60
@surly60 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Zack. Ill stick with my 016 Versy 650. Ive only got 12k usd but in NZ I can get a new 015 KTM 1050 Adv, which is a bargain in my mind. Keep up the commutes they are a real highlight.
@PapaWheelie1
@PapaWheelie1 7 жыл бұрын
Funny how a brand new Ducati gets no second looks and how scooters dust you - reminds me of feeling ripped and taking my shirt off on south beach
@SunnyJaySabuero
@SunnyJaySabuero 7 жыл бұрын
right bike wrong place lol
@Medes06
@Medes06 7 жыл бұрын
You can go through cars in Monaco. If you wait behind a car at a stop or red light people will look at you weird.
@mickeypopa
@mickeypopa 6 жыл бұрын
You can go through cars in Monaco like a hot knife through butter. 😂 P.S. I believe the word "between" is the one you're looking for. Going through cars would not be a pretty sight. 😂
@mej6519
@mej6519 7 жыл бұрын
"rush hour in monte carlo", lane spilt/filter that monster through man.
@INNOVVDashCam
@INNOVVDashCam 6 жыл бұрын
Riding on a crowded street really not an easy thing.
@AlbertVicol
@AlbertVicol 7 жыл бұрын
This or the Ktm 1290 super duke? having hard time to decide :(
@tuyenhoang5546
@tuyenhoang5546 7 жыл бұрын
TVB super duke is a beast but i feel like it's a little too much. Monster is lighter and easier
@sergioandre8759
@sergioandre8759 7 жыл бұрын
How can you be lost in Mónaco?!
@nickhanscome
@nickhanscome 7 жыл бұрын
I am 15 and I want motorcycle if my dad gave me $2000 for fast quick bike would this he a good first bike? I have ridden on dirt which is basically the same thing and I am responsible and mature for my age. Also thinking of getting a turbo Hayabusa
@TheRealUnconnected
@TheRealUnconnected 6 жыл бұрын
4/10 troll
@expatbiker6598
@expatbiker6598 4 жыл бұрын
Everybody living in that city is either a millionaire or a nanny.
@Captndarty
@Captndarty 7 жыл бұрын
That place looks like a death trap. No thanks
@SuperYertleTurtle
@SuperYertleTurtle 7 жыл бұрын
I've been there and didn't really like it. and I was on foot. And they had not so many cunstruction sights back then. Looks ugly right now....
@silverwinghonda
@silverwinghonda 7 жыл бұрын
By lost I assumed the bike got stolen, geez.
@frankstocker5475
@frankstocker5475 7 жыл бұрын
Monaco, Alcatraz for the rich.
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