The new Monster represents all the essence of Ducati in the lightest, most compact, and essential form possible. The recipe is the original 1993 one: a sporty engine, but perfect for road use, combined with a Superbike-derived frame. 

The new Monster is the Naked sports bike suitable for everyone, from new riders gaining experience to the more experienced rider looking for an everyday companion. 

It is light, easy to handle, irresistible and fun and the press seem to agree. Read what they had to say in our press round up:

 ''For a bike thats percieved as the entry level Ducati, your still getting big bang for your bucks'' 

''Lighter, slimmer, and powered by Ducati’s new 890cc V-twin, the latest Monster aims to balance everyday usability with the sporting edge the name is known for''   

''it's lighter, easier to ride, more manageble than ever, but still a Ducati Monster'' 

 "Its an iconic bike, and you get to enjoy that with all the Ducati panache that still prevails in this latest generation"  

Boasting Ducati's light and mighty V2 engine and a suite of top-spec rider aids, the skies deprived Chad the conditions to push the envelope, but he dutifully braved the soggy gloves to report back on the latest machine in one of our all time favourite model lineages...  

  ''It's true to its roots. It feels like a Monster, it looks like a Monster. Ducati yet again have just pushed it on a notch further''  

 ''its lighter, sharper, and its loaded with technology''  

''That V2 engine is buttery smooth''