The Ducati Monster, Now with Titanium

A dedicated Ducatista has rebuilt his Ducati Monster S4RS with a bespoke titanium frame that knocks pounds off the weight whilst adding an equal amount of trick and acting as a rolling showcase for his business venture.

Will My Ducati Monster be Okay on a Track Day?

If you frequent some Ducati forums you will inevitably run into questions from folks who clearly either believe or at least suspect that you must have a Ducati 1198SP, if not an R, to partake in a Track Day. Umm, no as this Ducati Monster S4RS rider ably demonstrates.

I’m Sorry Ducati but the 1100EVO is Not the Ultimate Monster

Ducati is claiming that their new for 2011 Ducati Monster 1100EVO is the Ultimate Monster but how do I put this……they’re wrong.

The Ducati Diavel Already Exists!

While Ducastisti all over the world debate the merits or otherwise of Ducati producing a power cruiser which is claimed to be named the Diavel, in Germany clever and capable minds have already produced something similar in concept. Diavel meet the DucChopper!

Review: Ducati Monster S4Rs – Redux

From time to time I bring back older, popular posts that some of our more recent readers may never have seen. To be honest it happens mostly when I’m away, like right now! The Ducati Monster S4Rs review was the first ever post on the site back in January 2009. It was my first Ducati [...]

How it Cost $25,000 to Crash my Ducati

Earlier this year on March 30th, I crashed my Ducati Monster S4Rs during a trackday, fracturing my left scapula in the process and keeping me off motorcycles for the best part of 4 months. What does it cost to repair the person, motorcycle and gear I wondered. I kept a record so we can wonder [...]

Wallpaper Wednesday: Ducati Monster S4Rs

Welcome to Wallpaper Wednesday. Every week I will post up something beautiful from the world of Ducati that you just might like to have grace your desktop. This week we have the Ducati Monster S4Rs.

Review: Pirelli Diablo Rosso Tires

Today, ducatinewstoday reviews the Pirelli Diablo Rosso the latest street tire from Pirelli by testing them in the North Georgia mountains and on the race track. Are they any good and should you consider them for your Ducati? Read on to find out!

Review: US Desmo Track Day

A lot of people never quite get around to the track day thing. Whether it is the cost, the uncertainty of the experience or plain inertia, riding a motorcycle on a closed circuit is a joy left to the minority of motorcycle riders. Even though I am an ex-road racer (the older I get, the [...]

Modding the Monster: Part III – Taking it to the Track

This is part 3 of a 3 part series looking at improving the performance of my Ducati Monster S4Rs by focussing on changes to the intake / exhaust system and suspension setup. Part I covered the work performed on the bike, which was done by the DUCSHOP (you can find a review here). Part II [...]