Ducati Monster BS6

Ducati Monster Latest Updates

1. 14 June 2024: The Ducati Monster 30 Anniversario has been listed on the official India website, indicating an imminent launch.
2. 17 May 2024: Ducati unveils the 4kg lighter Monster Senna as a tribute to the F1 Racing Icon.
3. 13 May 2024: Ducati introduces a new Iceberg White colour option of the Monster at a starting price of INR 13.05 Lakhs.

Ducati Monster BS6 Exterior Details

In the face of modern competition, Ducati has made significant changes to the Ducati Monster platform. An all-new frame replacing the traditional Trellis frame means that the new Monster is quite different to the outgoing Ducati Monster 821. The latest offering by Ducati now comes with an aluminium frame quite similar to the Panigale V4 and V2. It gets clean, aggressive lines and a chiselled tank. The bike retains the round headlight set-up, albeit in a completely new design. The new headlight is more oval and integrates a bright round DRL. The new Ducati Monster's new frame means it's much lighter than its predecessor, with a kerb weight of 188kgs wet.

Ducati Monster BS6 Engine & Transmission

The new Ducati Monster gets an all-new engine with its new platform. The bike gets the same 937cc Testastretta 11° L-twin engine that also powers the Ducati Supersport 950. The powerhouse engine puts out 109.4bhp at 9,250rpm and a peak torque of 93Nm at 6,500rpm. Transmission duties are given to a manual six-speed gearbox that gets a hydraulic clutch and a quick-shifter as standard.

Ducati Monster BS6 Handling

Thanks to its new frame and design, the latest Ducati Monster is nimbler compared to the outgoing version. The bike also gets updated suspension components, meaning it no longer feels cumbersome like older variants of the Monster. The bike gets a non-adjustable 43mm upside-down front forks and a pre-load adjustable rear mono-shock for suspension duties. For braking power, dual 320mm front discs, coupled with radially mounted Brembo M4.32 4-piston callipers. These are mated to grippy Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tyres.  

Ducati Monster BS6 Features

The new Ducati Monster gets a fair number of features and rider aids. The list includes two power levels and three completely customisable riding modes. Safety features in the bike include eight levels of traction control, three levels of cornering ABS, wheelie control, launch control and a bi-directional quick shifter as standard, shown to the rider through a 4.3 inch, full-colour TFT display. A second variant of the bike known as the Monster Plus gets a rear seat cowl and a fly screen among other accessories.

Ducati Monster BS6 Price & Variants 

The 2021 Ducati Monster gets two variants, a standard variant priced at ₹10.99 lakhs (Ex-Showroom) and a Monster Plus variant priced at ₹11.24 lakhs (Ex-Showroom). The bike gets six colour schemes between the two variants, Ducati Red, Aviator Grey, Dark Stealth and Monster Plus editions of the same schemes - Plus - Ducati Red, Plus - Aviator Grey and Plus - Dark Stealth. For the 2021 Ducati Monster's on-road price and other details, be sure to check out autoX's price section.