Ducati Monster 1200
Die Ducati Monster 1200 wurde 2014 als bedeutende Weiterentwicklung der Monster-Baureihe vorgestellt. Sie ersetzte die Monster 1100 EVO durch einen leistungsstärkeren Testastretta-11°-Doppelzylindermotor und moderne Elektronik. Sie war ein großer Fortschritt für die Monster-Serie und bot zum ersten Mal auf einer nackten Monster Ducati Traction Control, ABS und Fahrmodi. Es folgten die Varianten 1200 S und R und machten es zum Flaggschiff unter den Naked-Bikes von Ducati, bis es schließlich etwa 2021 zugunsten der Monster 937 ausgemustert wurde.
145 hp
Leistung
124 Nm
Drehmoment
211 kg
Gewicht
240 km/h
Höchstgeschwindigkeit
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Treibstoff
Nackt
Körper
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Was Käufer wissen sollten
Desmodromic Valve Service
The Testastretta 11° engine requires desmodromic valve adjustments every 18,000 miles — a specialized service that can cost $600–$1,200 at a dealer. Always verify this maintenance is up to date before buying used.
Steep Depreciation Curve
Ducati Monsters typically lose 20–30% of their value within the first two years, making a 2–3 year old used example a strong value buy. Resale stabilizes considerably after that initial drop.
Watch the Clutch Slave
The hydraulic clutch slave cylinder is a known weak point on early Monster 1200 models and can develop leaks over time. It's an inexpensive fix but inspect for any fluid seepage around the unit before purchasing.
Generationen und Spezifikationen nach Jahr
Einführung des 1198-cm3-Testastretta-11°-Motors, Gitterrahmen aus Stahlrohr, 135 PS, aggressives Naked Styling.
Überarbeitete Ergonomie, aktualisiertes Elektronikpaket, Kurven-ABS, Traktionskontrolle, kleinere kosmetische Verbesserungen und Verbesserungen der Federung.
Bewertung von gebrauchten Käufern
"Flawed, expensive, and completely impossible to resist buying."
$8,500-$14,000 usedThe Monster 1200 is a genuinely brilliant motorcycle that'll absolutely ruin you for anything sensible. That 1198cc L-twin punches hard from idle, pulls like a freight train mid-range, and sounds absolutely filthy through the Termignoni cans that most previous owners have already fitted. Handling is sharp without being nervous — this is a proper motorcycle that rewards commitment rather than punishing it. Here's the thing nobody tells you upfront: Ducati servicing costs are real. Budget £400-600 for desmo valve clearance checks every 18,000 miles, and they cannot be skipped. Check service history religiously. Pre-2016 bikes ran dry clutches that chatter and drag in traffic — annoying but fixable. Wet clutch models from 2016 onward are dramatically nicer to live with daily. Electronics package on S models is genuinely excellent, not gimmicky.
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