The Ducati Monster 1200 motorcycle specifications include a 1198.4 cc (73.13 cu in) engine, power of 135 hp (98.5 kW) @ 8,750 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 209 kg (460.8 lb).
Key specifications
The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Ducati Monster 1200 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Ducati models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Ducati database average.
About 29% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 71st percentile across Ducati models.
About 37% higher than the Ducati database average. Around the 94th percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 62nd percentile across Ducati models.
Very close to the Ducati database average. Around the 30th percentile across Ducati models.
About 19% smaller than the Ducati database average. Around the 17th percentile across Ducati models.
Ducati database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Ducati specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
135 hp — more powerful than about 71% of Ducati models with power data.
1,198 cc — larger displacement than about 94% of Ducati models.
209 kg — heavier than about 62% of Ducati models, or lighter than about 38%.
785 mm — taller than about 30% of Ducati models.
13.5 L — larger than about 17% of Ducati fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Ducati average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Ducati models where that dimension is available.
1,511
1,474
Close to average.
785
808
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-ZR17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.646 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 645.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 112.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.56:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1198.4 cc (73.13 cu in) |
| Power | 135 hp (98.5 kW) @ 8,750 rpm |
| Torque | 118.0 Nm (12.0 kgf-m or 87.0 ft.lbs) @ 7,250 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. 53mm throttle bodies with full Ride by Wire |
| Fuel control | Desmodromic valve control |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Light action, wet, multiplate clutch with hydraulic control. Self-servo action on drive, slipper action on over-run. |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steel Trellis frame attached to the cylinders head |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 43mm fully adjustable usd forks |
| Rear suspension | Progressive linkage with fully adjustable monoshock. Aluminium single-sided swingarm |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Rake | 24.3° |
| Trail | 93 mm (3.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Radially mounted. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Wheels | 10-spoke in light alloy |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 209 kg (460.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 182 kg (401.2 lb) |
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,511 mm (59.5 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.50 L (3.57 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Emission details | Euro 3 |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.7418 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Instruments | Colour TFT display |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Red |
|---|---|
| Exhaust system | Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and two lambda probes. Twin aluminium mufflers |
| Factory warranty | 2 years unlimited mileage |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Ducati models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Ducati information before relying on them. Visit the official Ducati website.