Progressive with preload and rebound Öhlins adjustable
monoshock
148mm / 5.8in wheel travel.
Front Brakes
2 x 320mm discs 4 piston radial caliper
Rear Brakes
Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre
180/55 ZR17
Seat Height
810 mm / 31.9in
Dry-Weight
168 Kg / 370 lbs
Fuel Capacity
15 Litres / 3.8 gal
When designing the ultimate naked motorcycle, Ducati
gave their biggest available Monster everything they could, including their 95
hp, two-valve 1100cc L-Twin engine.
The legendary Desmodromic motor is wrapped in a compact frame that's designed to
comfortably retain all the torque and deliver smooth acceleration. The 1100
model is the only one in the Monster family that utilizes Ducati's iconic
single-sided swingarm.
The Monster 1100 is updaged with a new sub-frame ready to accept passenger-friendl
grab-rails sold from Ducati Performance, and an S version is available, which
includes Öhlins forks. Both the standard and S version are available with ABS.
Monster 1100: Desmodromic Charisma
The Monster 1100 power unit is the legendary 1100cc, air-cooled, Dual Spark
L-Twin engine whose 95hp gives it that unmistakable Ducati sound.
Developed for an incredibly flexible power delivery, the 1100 Desmodromic engine
provides the rider with enough torque to exit the most challenging of corners in
pure sports style.
The impressive 10.5kgm (75.9lb-ft) of torque, typical of the Ducati L-Twin
engines, excites with every twist of the throttle.
The two-valve engine on the Monster 1100 features lightweight crankcases
produced using the same innovative Vacural technology that Ducati first
introduced on the Superbike 848 and achieves significant weight saving while
ensuring consistent wall thickness and increased strength.
The 1100 engine boasts a 98mm bore and a 71.5mm stroke, delivering 95hp at
7500rpm and an impressive torque of 10.5kgm (79.5lb-ft) at 6000 rpm.
To underline the sports character of the bike, the new Monster 1100 is fitted
with Ducati's very own dry clutch, which offers a variety of customization
options with the Ducati Performance accessories.
The Monster 1100 has a specially designed exhaust system featuring an
electronically controlled exhaust valve that enables the use of silencers
similar to those of the 696.
The system has one lambda probe dedicated to each cylinder, enabling precise
fuelling for a smoother power delivery while complying with current emission
regulations.
Monster 1100: Chassis / Suspension
The Trellis frame, developed in conjunction with Ducati Corse uses the same tube
diameter and thickness as the 1198 SP. The brand new lightweight aluminum
sub-frame maintains visual continuity with the aluminum footrest hangers and
swingarm, and now accepts the passenger-friendly grab-rail kit available from
Ducati Performance.
The kit further enhances passenger ride comfort without compromising the
Monster's stylish lines.
The 43mm fully adjustable Showa forks and Sachs rising-rate rear suspension
unit, with adjustable spring pre-load and return damping, offer sufficient
personalization to suit all riding styles and provide that perfect ‘feel.'
The steeply angled rear unit compresses in a movement non-linear to the rear
swingarm radius, which achieves progressive characteristics, enables easy access
to the spring pre-load and rebound damping adjuster, and eliminates the weight
of any rocker-arm mechanism.
At just 169kg (373lb), the Monster 1100 is the lightest bike in its class. The
exceptional handling, combined with 10.5kgm (75.9lb-ft) of torque from the
Ducati Desmo engine, results in a pure, adrenalin-filled ride.
With a 40mm higher ride-height than the 696, the increased ground clearance of
the Monster 1100 enables impressive lean angles, to fully reveal the sports side
of this naked bike.
The extremely lightweight aluminum alloy Y-shaped, 5-spoke wheels reduce
unsprung weight and improve agility and are fitted with a 120/70ZR tire at the
front and a 180/55ZR at the rear, both Pirelli Diablo Rosso.
The result is lightweight, precise steering that is extremely responsive at all
speeds while giving the vehicle exceptional stability. The sports character of
the bike is further accentuated by aluminum-tapered handlebars.
Monster 1100: Legendary Single-Sided Swingarm
The beautifully shaped single-sided swingarm gives the Monster a ‘pure sports'
look while ensuring higher rigidity, reduced weight and enhanced road holding.
The swingarm is in chill-cast aluminum and achieves the best mechanical
characteristics while reducing final weight for improved handling.
Monster 1100: Precise Stopping
The power of the Monster 1100 can rely upon a best-in-category braking system
that provides excellent, precise and controllable braking performance.
The impressive Brembo system features radial pumps with adjustable levers
feeding four-piston radial calipers which grip twin 320mm discs. The rear brake
uses a 2- piston caliper operating on a 245mm disc. An optional ABS system is
also available to add extra confidence in all conditions.
The ABS developed by Ducati and offered as an option on the entire Monster
family is the most sophisticated version available in motorcycling.
Designed to reduce the risk of wheel-lock under heavy braking or when braking in
low grip conditions, the system reads wheel speed data from phonic wheel sensors
to detect potential wheel lock.
If the wheel speed differential falls below a specific safety limit, the control
unit immediately reduces the brake system pressure to the appropriate caliper to
avoid wheel lock.
The pressure reduction on each individual braking circuit is activated by
electronically controlled valves, which then close as the wheel speed
differential moves away from a locking scenario.
Monster 1100: Essential Instrumentation
Looking clean and minimalist in true Monster style, the brightly illuminated
display provides all essential data by default, and even more by scrolling with
the left-hand switchgear.
Data includes speed, revs, time, scheduled maintenance, oil temperature and
battery voltage, while warning lights illuminate for oil pressure, fuel reserve,
turn indicators, high beam and neutral selection.
In addition, the instruments present a reserve fuel trip, immobilizer status and
automatic light-off function after 60 seconds with the key on as well as a
memory to store lap times recorded by using the high-beam flash button as a
stopwatch.
The display also doubles as a control panel for the activation of the Ducati
Data Analyzer (DDA) system, which is available as an accessory from Ducati
Performance.
All Monsters are built ‘system-ready' for the data acquisition kit, which
consists of a special DDA software and memory key that slots into USB style plug
under the seat. The same plug also doubles as the connection for a handy
‘battery maintainer' available as an accessory from Ducati Performance.
Ducati Monster 1100 S: The Best You Can Get
The Monster 1100 S is a pure concentrate of lightness, power, design and
exclusivity. The ‘S' features fully adjustable 43mm titanium nitride-coated
Öhlins forks and a rising rate linkage Öhlins rear shock absorber with
adjustable pre-load and return damping.
The ‘S' model incorporates the same Brembo braking system as the standard model
1100 and also offers an optional version equipped with a confidence-inspiring
ABS system.
Front brake disc carriers in aluminum help reduce rotating mass, while cam belt
covers, silencer guards and front fender in carbon fiber reduce weight by 1kg
(2.2lb).
The distinctive racing gold colored 5-spoke wheels of the Monster 1100 S give it
an elegant style and the same sporting look as historic Ducati racing models,
while the Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa tires provide the very best performance.
Monster 1100: Dream Personalization
Making the Monster a one-off with Ducati's complete range of accessories is
easier than ever. Whether creating a whole new look, improving performance
further or simply styling the Monster, the accessory collection is intended to
make the Monster experience even more rewarding.
Both versions of the Monster 1100 already come factory-personalized with
removable single seat covers and neat micro-bikini fairings.
From there, interchangeable tank covers offer an easy way to personalize the
Monster, while carbon fiber and titanium exhausts enhance the performance and
sound of the Desmo engine.
Performance-hungry owners can choose carbon fiber components to make the Monster
even lighter or the Ducati Data Analyzer (DDA) to analyze the performance data
of the Monster and rider.
Alternatively, the extra comfortable touring seats and soft side luggage for
seat and tank are perfect for longer, more relaxed rides.
2010 Ducati Monster 1100 Colors:
* Red with red Trellis frame
* Silver with red Trellis frame
* Black with matte black frame
All three colors are set against elegant looking silver wheels. The 1100 can be
further personalized from a choice of ten additional color schemes available
within the innovative Monster Art program.
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