$17,195
San Diego, California
Category
-
Engine
1200 150hp cc
Posted Over 1 Month
Ride our demo! Overall, the changes for the 2017 Ducati Monster 1200 aren't huge. The most notable is appearance. The fuel tank and tailsection have been completely re-shaped with much sharper lines, which makes the bike look like it's cut its water weight and has gone from bloated-buff to ripped-buff. The tail has been shortened by 0.8 inches and the tank narrowed by 0.26 inches, helping that leaner look. Mechanically, the 58.5-inch wheelbase is a full inch shorter than that of the previous bike, thanks primarily to a new single-sided swingarm. Wheelbase and steering geometry changes combined should lead to improved agility and lighter steering. The 1200 gets a new, Monster 1200 R-inspired exhaust, and new passenger pegs and peg mounts, which stay much more out of the way of the rider's feet. There's also a new, rounder headlight (in which the S gets fancy daytime running lights) and Ducati has brought back the ski-buckle clamp on the tank. The engine, too, has received some minor updates. The oval throttle bodies are larger, running a "round equivalent" area of 56mm (vs. the previous 1200's 53mm ones) and an increased compression ratio of 13.0:1 (up from 12.5:1). The Monster 1200 produces a claimed 150 horsepower at 9,250 rpm and 93.1 pound-feet of torque at 7,750 rpm—5 more than the outgoing 1200 S. Finally, the 2017 Monster 1200 has gotten more and improved gadgetry, with a full-color TFT display, and IMU that feeds the new cornering ABS and Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) systems. The 1200 S comes with Ducati Quick Shift standard, clutchless up or down. Financing (see our online credit application), credit cards, trade ins and consignments welcome. Or have a bike to sell? We pay top $$$$. GP Motorcycles - Ducati of San Diego - San Diego's ALL European Motorcycle Dealership, Ducati, Aprilia, MV Agusta, Husqvarna, Moto Guzzi, KTM, Norton, 3617 India Street Ste. B, San Diego, CA 92103, 877-351-7060,
