Posted by Andrew on April 7, 2011

Category: New bikes

Ducati North America unveiled the 2012 Monster 1100 Evo naked bike to the U.S. market. the 1100 Evo proudly rolls out with a new exhaust system, comfortenhanced ergonomics, Marzocchi front suspension and refined tail-end in addition to the new Ducati Safety Pack (DSP) of ABS brake system and new 4-level Ducati Traction Control (DTC). The Monster 1100 Evo also breaks new ground by being the first ever Monster equipped with DTC.

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Ducati’s application of the “EVO” treatment now runs deep throughout the Ducati range and its introduction to the ever-improving Monster family was inevitable. It completes a stylish family of lifestyle motorcycles with high attention to user-friendly and safety-conscious detail, while ensuring the Monster’s cult status as a design icon of hand-built, naked motorcycles remains as authentic as ever. The new Monster will hit dealer showrooms beginning of summer. MSRP is $11,995.

Key features of the bike:

  • The engine is the Desmodue Evolunzione engine delivering 100bhp
  • Marzocchi front suspension
  • Brembo-Bosch ABS
  • 4-level Ducati Traction Control
  • Dry weight of 169kg (373lb)
  • New exhaust system design follows a completely revised 2-1-2 routing
  • Tubular steel Trellis frame with aluminium rear sub-frame

2012 Ducati Monster 1100 Evo Specifications and Photos

via Ducati

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