The Monster 1200 S surprised me!

The Monster 1200 S surprised me! | Ducati Demo Day

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7 жыл бұрын

Went out to another Ducati Demo Day and got some Monster action. Previously rode the 797 and had a good time. The 1200 on the other hand was another animal.

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@123JumpingJacks 6 жыл бұрын

Genuine enthusiasm. Love it

@gaz_mapp 6 жыл бұрын

One of the funnest reviews I’ve seen, you had me laughing all the way through.

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Gary 😎👌

@MegaManDrum 6 жыл бұрын

Fun video! I want this ride too and your enthusiasm makes it so hard to not need it! Thanks!

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I had a lot of fun making it!

@Yellowmon-sz2zf 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. It was very entertaining and informative.Being a V Twin enthusiast myself, I really enjoyed this video. Keep up the good work.

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Gotta keep the V Twin in the family. ;)

@ronaldtroiano1248 6 жыл бұрын

@adnanchaudhari8636 6 жыл бұрын

Dude your commentary is really entertaining - don't ever change. The review was great and i just subscribed.

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I try to keep it simple and fun. Sometime I fall down rabbit holes talking about other stuff, but that's just me enjoying the experience :).

@jamesnickel4748 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent review! Great 1200! Safe riding!

@eudaem0n 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review man. I'm about to get a 2018 standard 1200 and this video helped with that decision

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Sure thing! I enjoyed the heck out of the 1200

@jamesmonroe8859 5 жыл бұрын

Thinking about coming down out of my Multistrada that I bought for trips and going to one of these for funner short burst rides and trailer it to mountains. You really wet my whistle Brandon. Nice review.

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

Preciate that. I did my duty 😎

@billjackson8296 6 жыл бұрын

Saw 20 min, tought that is waaay to long. But daaamn didn't even fast forward once, such awesome and entertaining commenting the whole ride :) Came here for the Ducati Monster, and ended up subscribing to you. Keep it up!

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Lol! See! Long videos can keep your attention too! 😉

@starrider1900 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you forgiving a Riders review not a review of somebody that's never been on a Ducati before and proceeded to tell us how awful it is after 15 or 20 minutes of riding it thank you

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

I try not to be bias, but I love Ducati. I love all bikes. If I don't like it, it won't be because of the name.

@Gtrjerry73 2 ай бұрын

" i don't know what the hell this thing is " great review lol

@johngarrity6942 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, well done man 👍🏍🏍👍

@ronhamilton515 6 жыл бұрын

I'm new and enjoy your reviews. Keep up the good work!!

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ron! Whatever I get my hands on gets the treatment!

@antonbjerketorp2764 6 жыл бұрын

I applaud your engine impression👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@eekhead1 6 жыл бұрын

I own this bike, only put 4k on it this year, but maaaannnn is the torque great. Downshifter feels notchy to me but that may be by design. Can’t wait to add some accessories over the winter: slip on, steering damper, and ECU flash. Awesome channel!

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I liked the Quickshifter better on the Street Triple RS. I would still take it as it is, though! Those mods are gonna really set that Monster off!

@lingenfelterzeeohhsix8154 6 жыл бұрын

New to your channel and love it man! Awesome review! I've owned a bunch of ducatis and other superbikes, JuST bought a 2017 Yamaha FZ10 (Yamaha new naked R1 with the cross plane crank 998 cc ) love it! Have u test rode the new FZ10? What'd u think if and and if not, when u going to demo one? They're insane! I'm subscribing my friend!

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

First off, thanks, thanks, and more thanks! Lol. Second, congrats on your purchase! and yes, I test rode one this past Saturday. I haven't done the editing yet, but will get it uploaded soon! I think my expressions were great at describing how I felt, lol.

@anthonypou4685 4 жыл бұрын

Most entertaining review by far!

@BrandonBicasso 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Anthony!

@veronicaalvarado587 4 жыл бұрын

Loved the video bro, thanks for sharing. Got your self a new sub.👌👌

@BrandonBicasso 4 жыл бұрын

Ayeee, welcome!!

@Supernova12034 3 жыл бұрын

Hey brandon, trying to decide between Mt 10 or monster 1200, thoughts?

@Zack.Y 5 жыл бұрын

Nice bike man ...i love iT ❤️❤️❤️ I Wanna buy one in a few months. 15 years ago i had two bikes...Kawasaki z1000 and after that a gsxr 750 k7 Its been 12 years now that i dont have a bike anymore. Do you think its managable (and safe) to ride such a monster after 12 years of not riding a bike ? 821 is also An little option but honestly i love the 1200 more. Grtzzz

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

Sure, I'd take a safety course as a refresher. The beauty of newer bikes is the ability to change the mode to reduce the throttle response and power. This one has that ability. I say go for it after a safety course.

@hockeymann88 4 жыл бұрын

13:02. Can I get a witness brother? You speak the truth! Lol

@kjbgvdslgefj 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video! Subbed!

@BrandonBicasso 4 жыл бұрын

Ayeee, welcome!

@brandonthompson5004 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe a weird question but what kind of gloves are those? Lol been riding a for a few months and putting off buying gear for long enough...

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

Highway 21 Trigger gloves. Held up nicely in a low side a few months ago. Still broke 3 fingers, though, lol.

@RONGSXR796 6 жыл бұрын

Very well said!

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@kevinwillems5477 6 жыл бұрын

Love the video! What gloves are you wearing here ?

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Kevin Willems Highway 21 Trigger Gloves

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Also, thanks 😀

@lingenfelterzeeohhsix8154 6 жыл бұрын

You kept referring to the S1000 are you a Double R owner OR the single R naked option? I almost bought a single R before getting my 2017 Yamaha FZ10 . Came down to the s1000R , sueprduke 1290r , Tuono 1100 factory and the monster 1200. Went FZ10 becasue it combines the inlne 1000 and sound of a v4 with the cross plane crank 998 , and being brand new the hype was big but man I'm tellin ya a naked r1 was no joke, retuned for low and midrange power (as well at top end) it freaking screams! It's my favorite bike, it's a superbike that's comfortable, upright, cruise control with insane power, torque , sound and character with the cross plane crank 998. I'd love to see you do a review of the fz10, call a Yamaha dealer and tell them ur a motovlogger doing a review and they'll hook you up. I'd love to watch a professional review from u on it. Hook me up?

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

By S1000 I refer to the Suzuki Gsx-S1000. Maybe one day I'll get a S1000R ;). But yeah, the FZ10 is a monster and the cruise control for me is a big plus even on a super naked. Normally, I travel outside of my area to get to certain roads and having cruise control makes that ride easier. And professional review? Lol, not by a long shot, but I appreciate the compliment! Every video I learn something that I could've done better so I look to make each one better.

@jhunt8502 7 жыл бұрын

Have to say your review was delicious...lol

@BrandonBicasso 7 жыл бұрын

Lmao, I tried to make it that way as much as possible!

@ryanh5712 6 жыл бұрын

If I didn't care about the looks. The v4 is cool and wish I waited... but if I waited I'd wait for the H-2

@kevinwillems5477 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’m looking to buy my first motorcycle. Do you think this is a managable bike for a 35year old beginner? I don’t have a big need for speed, I just love the bike the way it looks and sounds, ducati’s always been a dream. I was thinking about a 821 at first but then changed my mind, as I was told the 1200 rides smoother and I will probably want to go bigger soon after...I’m obviously going to test ride it once I got my license end of this month. But just wanna hear your thoughts on that... thanks

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Kevin Willems I'd get the basics down first. Maybe take a safety course and get the M endorsement on my license. If I remember correctly, the 1200S does have power modes so you could turn the power down until you're used to the bike. Great bike, but not a beginner bike without the basics.

@stanLugs 5 жыл бұрын

I started on a Monster 1200 as an older rider with only a Motorcycle Safety Foundation class under my belt.

@mikefry6765 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin Willems if you start your riding career on a 1200 Monster you will never learn to ride properly it will always be the master of you, start on something more manageable and really learn to ride it once you have some experience then move up to a bigger bike otherwise you will always be intimidated by it

@aluisious 5 жыл бұрын

No dude the 1200S is not a good first bike. You haven't ridden, your mind is not up to speed with what will happen when you twist the throttle. Guaranteed you will put this into a ditch or worse when 1 second of throttle twist gives you more than you can process. Even the 821 is fast...the idea you'll need "bigger" is bogus. If you really want a Ducati, start with a Scrambler or a 797, or the 821 if you must. They're all plenty fast but the 1200s will bite you.

@swb7161 5 жыл бұрын

First bike age 31 1200 s I drive steady but it’s a bike I will grow with.

@nicholashall5831 4 жыл бұрын

Best review on KZfaq

@nicholashall5831 4 жыл бұрын

Danggggg

@BrandonBicasso 4 жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@jedi1793 10 ай бұрын

Great Brandon

@BrandonBicasso 10 ай бұрын

🤟🏾😎

@grandpasmountain 4 жыл бұрын

Great reactions, Brandon! I owned a Monster S2R and have never recovered. Riding Indian now.... But, I need a Monster! Btw.... one of these days, I gotta ride out and meet up. In East TN. You oughta plan a ride!

@BrandonBicasso 4 жыл бұрын

I could make something like that happen

@grandpasmountain 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you could!

@meatdiggy1 Жыл бұрын

What year is this bike?

@BrandonBicasso Жыл бұрын

2017

@crack3dgaming600 5 жыл бұрын

Is that thing electric 😂 maybe I’m just a sucker for loud bikes

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, I'd have to add an exhaust too.

@GLFTV 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought one today woo!

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

You got a nice ride there. What color 👀👀

@GLFTV 5 жыл бұрын

Brandon Bicasso thank you liquid concrete grey :)

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

@@GLFTV Great choice!!! ❤

@tommoss5824 4 жыл бұрын

You’re 3 months in by now; how’s the 1200S holding up?! I have my eyes on the same liquid concrete 2018 1200S; might pull the trigger next week!

@elvencelebran4075 5 жыл бұрын

I understand the feelings... Sh*t I'm so zealous...

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

It's a great bike. ❤

@dudeofchicken 6 жыл бұрын

Brutalful

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Fa show 😎👌

@AllegedlySpiffy 5 жыл бұрын

The 1200s has clutchless down AND upshifting?

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

I don't remember if it was clutch less downshifting but if I recall I did on this ride.

@Snoopmasta 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it has. You need to go off the throttle so the adviser was wrong about that. Stay on the gas on upshifts but go off the throttle on downshifts and she will gladly do it for you. :) Hope to ride the 1200 "non S2 the day after tomorrow and maybe buy it. The quickshifter is an option and can be refitted - I'll order that refit right away. ;)

@jean-frederickjacques6780 2 жыл бұрын

That circus bear @ 4 minutes shoulda stayed home.

@BrandonBicasso 2 жыл бұрын

Was tryna be respectful 🥺

@8marky8mark8 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous bike but has rear brake issues. There should be a recall on it however they don't seem to bother with it. To those who'll say you don't need a rear brake in an emergency situation think again. I actually backed away from buying a used one a year ago for that reason alone.

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

The XDiavel had some rear brake issues but was covered under warranty. Odd that there isn't a recall on the Monster. 🤔

@8marky8mark8 5 жыл бұрын

@@BrandonBicasso With that much power you'd think braking would be exceptional. That's the only thing that prevented me from getting it. Thinking of CB1000R or the XSR900 now (both of which have working brakes).

@saddle8bag 6 жыл бұрын

Damn that intake sound is intoxicating.

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

I really liked the Monster. Enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

@saddle8bag 6 жыл бұрын

There's one at nearly every dealer near me. I don't think that battleship gray business played too well with the Ducatisi. Not really a huge fan myself. Now if it was Duc yellow like that new 821, there'd already be one parked in the garage. I've watched some other reviews. Most of those guys run it in too high a gear and it doesn't sound like much. In the rev range you were riding, it was a bloody symphony. Well done sir! It was much bassier than the 900 engines in the Panigale and Supersport too.

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely can not do a proper test ride if I'm not in the correct rev range ; ). That's where all of the fun happens!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

The XDiavel makes me feel good too when you hit the rev range under a load. Sounds amazing. Oh, the Bonneville Bobber does as well. They remind me of each other.

@saddle8bag 6 жыл бұрын

I have a Thruxton, so I'm familiar with the Triumph parallel twin's lovely song. ;) I've actually owned a couple Ducs many years back. That Monster makes me want to go back. I'm holding out for info on the 1100 Scrambler. The Sport model is calling me...

@winteronmymind3016 6 жыл бұрын

Is this too high for a 5’7 person

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

You'd be pushing it but the bike does sit an inch lower than a standard Scout.

@winteronmymind3016 6 жыл бұрын

Brandon Bicasso Oh I see thank you for your reply. I don’t know anything about motorcycle but is very interested. How about the panigale? I don’t really have chance to go in to a store

@aluisious 5 жыл бұрын

I think he likes it.

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

I really did 👌😎

@aluisious 5 жыл бұрын

I just got off my Multistrada after riding 360 miles down through Big Sur and back. 1200 twins are the best.

@padrescout 6 жыл бұрын

I love the Monster 1200 S but I could never own one. I consider them kind of "that crazy friend you have, who is really fun, but you only hang out with him occasionally because you just know he's going to get you arrested" like damn they're fun, but the things feel like a caged animal - it just wants to go. Great to ride ever so often but not what I would want to ride every single day. Really cool machines, though.

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this Monster was SO much fun. I will say that the Street Triple RS was more smooth in some instances but I'd probably go the Ducati route if I had to pick.

@aluisious 5 жыл бұрын

I could ride this bike but I already have the Multistrada 1200S. Doesn't really make sense to have both...until I win the lottery.

@MrBlah3144 5 жыл бұрын

Love the ducati, but big 1 motorsports in Birmingham is trash. Went to Atlanta to buy the panigale corsa because these guys were bums.

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

Dang.. I feel you. If one doesn't treat you right, there's always another.

@failedit6022 6 жыл бұрын

9:25 tf🤣🤣

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

That's my impression and I'm sticking to it 😂😂😂

@failedit6022 6 жыл бұрын

Lol I love it

@Patrick-HD 5 жыл бұрын

they dont Call Ducati engine V-twins... its L-Twin

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is a L-Twin. The community and Ducati collectively refer to it as a V-Twin as well.

@justindemings4179 6 жыл бұрын

I got a huffy tougher than that.

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Meet me at the drag stripe, bro. Lmao

@williamwareham2263 6 жыл бұрын

I own two Ducati's (748 and Monster 620) and time to rethink how to trade them in to purchase a Super Sport s or a MONSTER 1200 s?? Such a difficult choice...

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

+William Wareham Trade 1 in and sell the other on Craigslist or Cycle Trader, maybe?

@kaitang1700 5 жыл бұрын

Harley riders usually look the part. Most Ducati riders wear too baggy a jacket or pants. And are usually color blind to matching your bike with your clothes.

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, what 😂😂😂

@bfarm44 4 жыл бұрын

At least cover them ugly ass coolant lines in something braided. Seriously Ducati you build a beautiful bike the leave a bunch of ugly ass rubber hoses exposed and hanging out like that

@AE-hi9uj 5 ай бұрын

Man!!!! You're going 41 mph and your screeming "Woooooohhhhooooo!!!" SMH

@BrandonBicasso 5 ай бұрын

So, my reference of fun isn't valid. Got it.

@AE-hi9uj 5 ай бұрын

@BrandonBicasso lol. Just teasing you. Good video.

@BrandonBicasso 5 ай бұрын

I took it the wrong way. Hard up for positivity on the Internet.

@JacobM-zl5nq 5 жыл бұрын

If I own that I'll engine swap put a s1000rr Motor on it

@ruvimtrofimovich 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats, thats the dumbest thing posted on the internet

@BrandonBicasso 5 жыл бұрын

🤷

@waynebaker764 6 жыл бұрын

Try riding with two hands. Also try taking the bike through some curves. Anyone can go quick in a straight line. Come down to Australia and ride where we ride. You will be hanging on white knuckle tight. Gripping with every muscle in your body, even your but cheeks, trying to keep up. No time to talk and wave your hands around like your waving to you mother. Focus on the road and the next curve 100%. That's what it's about. 🏍🏍

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Wayne Baker Dude, this is a demo event. What on earth do you expect?

@waynebaker764 6 жыл бұрын

Brandon Bicasso dude, expect you to put the bike through its paces. The bike designed to hit a curvy, twisty road hard.

@BrandonBicasso 6 жыл бұрын

Wayne Baker It's.. A demo event... with.. safety instructors. The title says Demo Day 😂😂😂

@SuperMan-hr3ob 6 жыл бұрын

"Come to Australia and ride where we ride." As an Australian myself, Wayne please just stfu. We aren't the only country with twisty roads. This dude is riding a demo day, demonstrating what he likes about the bike duh! That's why he's got hands waving instead of "White knuckle" riding...Seriously, you sound like you just got your learner's permit and ride your cousin's Ninja 250 every other weekend. Dumbass.

@waynebaker764 6 жыл бұрын

Super Man ? What kind of comic book hero wanna be calls himself superman? Easy to be a smart arse name caller hiding behind a name of some non existing character. But what kind of man thinks he is superman? I am entitled to give my opinion on feedback. And my opinion is "show what the bike can do". And "don't just talk about it", may as well gone over all the features in the show room. Nothing wrong with my opinion. You sound like a globalist, they want to "stop freedom of speech". S.u.p.e.r...m.a.n...ha..🌵