Ducati Monster 1200
Le Ducati Monster 1200 a été introduit en 2014 en tant qu'évolution significative de la gamme Monster, remplaçant le Monster 1100 EVO par un moteur bicylindre Testastretta 11° plus puissant et une électronique moderne. Cela a représenté une avancée majeure pour la série Monster, offrant pour la première fois le contrôle de traction Ducati, l'ABS et les modes de conduite sur une Monster nue. Les variantes 1200 S et R ont suivi, faisant de cette moto la plus emblématique de la gamme Ducati, jusqu'à son abandon progressif vers 2021 au profit de la Monster 937.
145 hp
Pouvoir
124 Nm
Torque
211 kg
Poids
240 km/h
Vitesse maximale
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
Carburant
Nue
Corps
Video Review
Ce que les acheteurs doivent savoir
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.
Générations et spécifications par année
Présentation du moteur Testastretta 11° de 1198 cm3, d'un cadre en treillis tubulaire en acier, de 135 ch, d'un style nu agressif.
Ergonomie révisée, ensemble électronique mis à jour, ABS dans les virages, contrôle de traction, améliorations mineures de l'esthétique et de la suspension.
Évaluation d'un acheteur d'occasion
"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.
Équipement et Accessoires Recommandés
Full Specifications
Rivals & Alternatives
Bikes that buyers cross-shop with the Ducati Monster 1200
Compare Ducati Monster 1200 Side-by-Side
compare_arrowsSpecs, power, weight & buyer verdict — head-to-head with the bikes most often cross-shopped.
Ducati Monster 1200 vs Ducati Monster 821
Specs · Power · Buyer verdict
Ducati Monster 1200 vs Kawasaki Z900
Specs · Power · Buyer verdict
Ducati Monster 1200 vs Ducati Monster 937
Specs · Power · Buyer verdict
Ducati Monster 1200 vs Suzuki Gsr750
Specs · Power · Buyer verdict
Ducati Monster 1200 vs Aprilia Shiver 900
Specs · Power · Buyer verdict